Charlie Munger's Reading List
Vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and longtime Buffett partner. Author of Poor Charlie's Almanack; renowned for prolific book recommendations.
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Compiled from Munger's annual Berkshire and Daily Journal speeches and Poor Charlie's Almanack.
Source: fs.blog
Robert B Cialdini · 1984 · Buy on Amazon
"I gave a Berkshire share to Cialdini as a thank-you for writing it."
Richard Dawkins · 1976 · Buy on Amazon
"Dawkins' marvelous books — words from these books are entering the English language."
Jared Diamond · 1997 · Buy on Amazon
"Its exploration of long-term societal development and the forces shaping human civilization fits Charlie Munger's interest in understanding fundamental principles across diverse fields. This aligns with his multidisciplinary approach to problem-solving and decision-making."
Ron Chernow · 1998 · Buy on Amazon
"This biography of an industrial titan fits Charlie Munger's interest in studying the lives of successful, disciplined individuals and the history of American capitalism. It aligns with his emphasis on learning from the past to inform business and life decisions."
Benjamin Franklin · 1791 · Buy on Amazon
"Franklin's pursuit of self-improvement and practical wisdom aligns with Charlie Munger's emphasis on lifelong learning and rational decision-making. It's an expected read for someone exploring the virtues of thrift and industriousness."
Walter Isaacson · 2007 · Buy on Amazon
"I've read just about every Einstein biography and this is the best."
Herbert A. Simon · 1991 · Buy on Amazon
"This autobiography by a Nobel laureate in economics and cognitive psychology fits Charlie Munger's interest in multidisciplinary thinking and decision-making frameworks. It aligns with his emphasis on understanding human judgment and complex systems."
Roger Fisher · 1981 · Buy on Amazon
"Its focus on principled negotiation and win-win outcomes aligns with Charlie Munger's emphasis on rational decision-making and long-term, equitable partnerships in business. This approach to problem-solving fits his broader interest in effective mental models."
Nancy Forbes · 2014 · Buy on Amazon
"It's just the best book of its kind I have ever read."
John Gribbin · 2004 · Buy on Amazon
"Exploring how complex systems arise from simple rules, this pick fits Charlie Munger's interest in mental models and understanding the underlying principles governing business and life. It aligns with his emphasis on identifying fundamental truths amidst apparent chaos."
Favorite books (2023)
Favorite books recommended by Charlie Munger, as compiled by radicalreads.com. Source article: https://radicalreads.com/charlie-munger-favorite-books/.
Source: radicalreads.com
Nancy Forbes &Basil Mahon · Buy on Amazon
Frank Partnoy · Buy on Amazon
John Gribbin & Mary Gribbin · Buy on Amazon
"The best work of science exposition and history that I’ve read in many years!"
Arthur Herman · Buy on Amazon
Herbert A. Simon · Buy on Amazon
David Nasaw · Buy on Amazon
Jared Diamond · Buy on Amazon
Robert B. Cialdini · Buy on Amazon
Richard Dawkins · Buy on Amazon
Ron Chernow · Buy on Amazon
Roger Fisher &William Ury · Buy on Amazon