Warren Buffett's Reading List

CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, called the 'Oracle of Omaha.' Recommends books in his annual shareholder letters.

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Buffett's Shareholder-Letter Book Recommendations

Aggregated from Buffett's annual letters and public interviews where he names a specific book.

Source: www.berkshirehathaway.com

The Intelligent Investor

Benjamin Graham · 1949 · Buy on Amazon

"By far the best book on investing ever written."

Security Analysis

Benjamin Graham · 1934 · Buy on Amazon

"Its foundational principles of value investing and thorough business analysis align with Warren Buffett's long-standing investment philosophy and the teachings of his mentor, Benjamin Graham."

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits

Philip A. Fisher · 1958 · Buy on Amazon

"Fisher's focus on qualitative factors and growth potential in companies aligns with Warren Buffett's long-term investment philosophy and deep dives into business fundamentals. It's an expected read for someone exploring enduring value."

Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

John Brooks · 1969 · Buy on Amazon

"[Bill Gates] asked me for my favorite book — I sent him my personal copy of Business Adventures."

Where Are the Customers' Yachts? or A Good Hard Look at Wall Street

Fred Schwed Jr. · 1940 · Buy on Amazon

"The funniest book ever written about investing; it lightly delivers many truly important messages on the subject."

Shoe Dog

Phil Knight · 2016 · Buy on Amazon

"The best book I read last year. Phil is a very wise, intelligent and competitive fellow who is also a gifted storyteller."

Poor Charlie's Almanack: The Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger

Peter Kaufman · 2005 · Buy on Amazon

"This collection of Munger's insights is an expected read for someone exploring Berkshire Hathaway's investment philosophy, given Munger's long-standing partnership with Buffett. It aligns with Buffett's interest in practical wisdom and rational decision-making."

Favorite books (2019)

Favorite books recommended by Warren Buffett, as compiled by radicalreads.com. Source article: https://radicalreads.com/warren-buffett-favorite-books/.

Source: radicalreads.com

The Intelligent Investor

Benjamin Graham · Buy on Amazon

"To invest successfully over a lifetime does not require a stratospheric IQ, unusual business insights, or inside information. What’s needed is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions and the ability to keep emotions from corroding that framework. This book precisely and clearly prescribes the proper framework. You must provide the emotional discipline."

Security Analysis

Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd · Buy on Amazon

"A road map for investing that I have now been following for 57 years."

Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits

Philip Fisher · Buy on Amazon

"I am an eager reader of whatever Phil has to say."

Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises

Tim Geithner · Buy on Amazon

Jack: Straight from the Gut

Jack Welch · Buy on Amazon

The Outsiders

William Thorndike Jr. · Buy on Amazon