Book Recommendations
29 of the Most Gifted and Highly Recommended Books
It started with a simple question: What book (or books) have you given away to people the most and why? The email was sent to an interesting subset of people I’ve interacted with over the past year — CEOs, entrepreneurs, best-selling …
The 16 Best Books of 2016
Rewarding reads on love, life, knowledge, history, the future, and tools for thinking. Out of all the books I read this year, here is a list of what I found most worth reading in 2016.
- The Psychology of Man’s Possible Evolution
Fiction that Influences and Inspires
Reading nonfiction is a fantastic way to expand your mind and give you an edge in this world. It’s especially useful when we have a specific idea or concept that we’d like to learn more about. However, it’s important not to over-look …
Book Recommendations by the Legendary Washington Post CEO Don Graham
“My goal in reading a book is to entertain myself and perhaps to learn. You won’t read much unless what you read is enjoyable for you.” — Don Graham
A Year of Books: 23 Book Recommendations from Mark Zuckerberg
In 2015, Mark Zuckerberg did something slightly unusual for a CEO of a major technology company: He started a book club! In that year, Zuckerberg ended up recommending and discussing 23 books with the group — about one every two …
What Books Would You Recommend Someone Read to Improve their General Knowledge of the World?
Inspired by a reader’s question to me, I thought I’d ask our followers on Facebook and Twitter for an answer to the question: What books would you recommend someone read to improve their general knowledge of the world? I must …
Spring 2016 Reading List — More Curated Recommendations For a Curious Mind
We hear a lot from people who want to read more. That’s a great sentiment. But it won’t actually happen until you decide what you’re going to do less of. We all get 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. It’s up to you …
The Best Non-Fiction Books of 2015: The Year of the Biography
One of my favorite sources of reading material is Tyler Cowen. He’s consistently finding exceptional things that I’ve never heard of. His 2015 non-fiction list is no exception.
The 2015 Farnam Street Members Book List
Today’s book list is based on recommendations by Farnam Street Members on Slack over the last few months.
Reads for the Curious Mind
Out of the 44 books I read from January to June, here are the 7 that resonated with me the most.
Books Everyone Should Read on Psychology and Behavioral Economics
Earlier this year, a prominent friend of mine was tasked with coming up with a list of behavioral economics book recommendations for the military leaders of a G7 country and I was on the limited email list asking for input.
Rory Sutherland Offers 4 Interesting Reads
I asked Rory Sutherland (Vice Chairman: Ogilvy & Mather) what books stood out for him last year.
The Seven Books Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read This Summer
Bill Gates is out with his annual summer reading list and, while longer than last year’s, it’s a great place to kick off your summer reading.
Stephen King Shares His (Long) Reading List
At any question and answer session, a reader inevitably asks Stephen King what he reads.
The Books That Influenced Edward O. Wilson
Too often life gets in the way of reading and thinking.
Best Books for Investors: A Short Shelf
I’ve already outlined 12 books the sophisticated investor should read.
The Surprising Books That Billionaires, Chess Prodigies, Performance Coaches, and Bestselling Authors Recommend
One question Tim Ferriss, the author of The Four Hour Workweek, asks people on his podcast is “What book have you gifted most often to others, and why?”
Elon Musk Recommends 12 Books that Changed his Life
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX, is often praised for his brilliance, bold vision, and problem-solving approach.
Peter Thiel Recommends 7 Reads
Eccentric billionaire Peter Thiel’s book Zero To One should be required reading for Farnam Street readers.
What Book has the Most Page-for-Page Wisdom?
Here is what happened when I asked twenty-seven thousand people “What is page for page the book with the most wisdom you’ve ever read?”
12 Books Every Investor Should Read
If you’re looking for something to read that will improve your ability as an investor, I’d recommend any of the books below.
The Six Books Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read This Summer
Bill Gates is out with his annual summer reading list and, while shorter than last year’s, it’s nonetheless full of interesting reads.
Charlie Munger: Book Recommendations That will Make you Smarter
In my whole life, I have known no wise people (over a broad subject matter area) who didn’t read all the time—none.
5 Life Changing Books
Reading is important. It is a way to fill in the gaps left by formal education and a meaningful way to better ourselves.