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Business | Bartleby<br>What to read to understand your next employer<br>From Kafka’s “The Trial” to Orwell’s “1984”<br>Share
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Jun 4th 2026|4 min read
Welcome to Ungoliant! As part of your onboarding process, we encourage you to read a few books before you actually start work. That will give you the best chance of understanding our unique culture.
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