Getting Things Done by David Allen is exactly the kind of book I hate to get caught reading. It is a productivity book. Having it on your desk is an admission that you don't consider yourself to be productive enough. It also suggests to your coworkers that you think reading books about productivity is a good way to become productive... as opposed to just doing your work already.*
It's also one of the most helpful books about organizing your workday and yes, productivity, that I've ever read. It's description of the average modern workday is exceedingly familiar, and it's argument that we have never been trained to work in our present environments just seems right. And if you google the title, or even just GTD, you'll see that the book has what is often described as a "cult following," particularly among tech workers.
If you are feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, you should get it, and read it. It will help. End of commercial.
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