25 years ago, Internet searching was dominated by some familiar and not-so-familiar names: Yahoo!, Ask Jeeves, Lycos.

And then came Google.

It’s astonishing to reflect on how profoundly Google has reshaped our world. From revolutionizing the way we search for information to developing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and self-driving cars, Google has been at the forefront of innovation for a quarter-century. To look back at its history, and forward at its potential future, what better way to learn about the company by diving into books that explore the history, culture, and future of technology?

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a business buff, or just someone curious about the digital age, these five books will help you better understand Google’s incredible journey and the broader world of tech it helped to create.