I just graduated college, but before starting a programming job in the fall I'll be blissfully without electricity for a few months. I'd like to read some books to make me a better programmer while I have the time.
Books that require a computer to do exercises would probably be a wash. I will have paper and pencil.
What can I read that makes me think in new ways about programming, or will give me practical tools to work with in the future.
If you survive the 3 months in the woods, then you will have ample time to revise your programming skills later in your long live.
Programming is also about knowing your priorities...