As you might imagine from such a prolific reader, Buffett has been happy to dish out book recommendations in the many interviews he’s had over the years. I’ve condensed all of Warren Buffett book recommendations into one list that will point you in the direction of some great books on business. With suggestions that deal with all aspects of business, from the technical aspects of investing to the life stories of famous business leaders, there’s plenty on Buffett’s list to sink your entrepreneurial teeth into.
Business Essentials
The Clash of the Cultures by John Bogle The Little Book of Common Sense Investing by John Bogle Business Adventures by John Brooks Dream Big by Cristiane Correa Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits by Philip Fisher The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises by Tim Geithner The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham Security Analysis by Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Peter Kaufman Essays in Persuasion by John Maynard Keynes Take On The Street by Arthur Levitt The Most Important Thing Illuminated by Howard Marks The Outsiders by William Thorndike Jr.
Bonus Books
Here are a few Warren Buffett book recommendations that fall slightly outside of the pure business model, delving into memoir, anecdotes, history and politics. Nuclear Terrorism by Graham Allison Firefighting: The Financial Crisis and its Lessons by Ben S. Benanke, Timothy F. Geithner and Henry M. Paulson Limping on Water by Phil Beuth and KC Schulberg First A Dream by Jim Clayton and Bill Retherford “Where Are The Customers’ Yachts?” by Fred Schwed Jack: Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch The Making of The President by Theodore White
Buffett’s Books
Buffett doesn’t just read – he’s also written several essays and letters, which have been collated into books. The Essays of Warren Buffett, edited by Lawrence A. Cunningham Warren Buffett’s Ground Rules, edited by Jeremy C. Miller
Beyond Buffett: Other Business Books to Read
While Buffett has recommended a large number of books over the years, the majority of them are written by white men. This is perhaps unsurprising, as white men still command a huge amount of privilege in the business world (and the world in general). However, there are many great business books written by women and people of colour that are essential reading for prospective entrepreneurs. Here are a few recommendations: The One Week Budget by Tiffany Aliche The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women by Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood and Rhonda Joy McLean Secrets of Successful Sales by Alison Edgar The Multi-Hyphen Method by Emma Gannon Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success by Steve Harvey Beta by Rebecca Holman The Wealth Choice by Dennis Kimbro The Working Woman’s Handbook by Phoebe Lovatt Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey If you’re still hungry for book recommendations from business leaders, check out the reading habits of another famous entrepreneur with A Full List of Bill Gates’ Book Recommendations. And if you’re really keen to dive deep into the world of business, and find the best bookish resources, make sure to sign up to our tailored book recommendation service TBR, where one of our bibliologists can pair you with your perfect business-related reads. Whether you’re looking for ways to start investing, or want to learn about the lives of CEOs, the TBR bibliologists will find the right titles for you.
