1. The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life – Alice Schroeder

Year: 2008

Genre: Biography / Investing

A deeply detailed biography of Warren Buffett, offering an inside look at his philosophy, quirks, and legendary investment journey.

2. Poor Charlie’s Almanack – Peter D. Kaufman (Editor)

Year: 2005

Genre: Biography / Investing / Wisdom

A curated collection of Charlie Munger’s speeches, insights, and mental models—full of wit, wisdom, and rationality.

3. Damn Right! Behind the Scenes with Berkshire Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger – Janet Lowe

Year: 2000

Genre: Biography / Business

Chronicles the lesser-known but fascinating life of Munger, complementing Buffett’s story with a distinct worldview.

4. Working Together: Why Great Partnerships Succeed – Michael Eisner and Aaron Cohen

Year: 2010

Genre: Business Leadership

Examines successful business partnerships—including Walt Disney & Roy, Buffett & Munger—and what made them work.

5. Am I Being Too Subtle? – Sam Zell

Year: 2017

Genre: Autobiography / Business

A memoir from a real estate maverick and entrepreneur, full of sharp insights, risk-taking, and colorful storytelling.

6. Models of My Life – Herbert A. Simon

Year: 1991

Genre: Autobiography / Decision Science

Nobel laureate Simon reflects on his diverse career spanning psychology, computer science, and economics.

7. The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success – William Thorndike

Year: 2012

Genre: Business Strategy / Leadership

Profiles eight low-profile CEOs who generated exceptional long-term returns through disciplined capital allocation.

8. Lee Kuan Yew: The Grand Master’s Insights on China, the United States, and the World – Graham Allison, Robert D. Blackwill, and Ali Wyne

Year: 2013

Genre: Political Biography / Strategy

Captures the legendary Singapore leader’s strategic thinking on geopolitics, economic development, and governance.

9. The Education of a Value Investor – Guy Spier

Year: 2014

Genre: Memoir / Investing

A personal story of transformation—from a Wall Street striver to a Buffett-inspired, values-driven investor.

10. Dean LeBaron’s Treasury of Investment Wisdom – Dean LeBaron and Romesh Vaitilingam

Year: 2002

Genre: Interviews / Investment Wisdom

A curated collection of lessons and perspectives from 30 influential investors around the world.

11. Of Permanent Value: The Story of Warren Buffett – Andrew Kilpatrick

Year: 1994

Genre: Biography / Business

A comprehensive, encyclopedic biography on Buffett, packed with anecdotes and lesser-known facts about the Oracle of Omaha.

12. The Warren Buffett Way – Robert G. Hagstrom

Year: 1994

Genre: Biography / Investing

Highlights Buffett’s investment decisions, his business selection criteria, and the thinking behind Berkshire Hathaway.