Tim Cook: "Best business book of the century."

Warren Buffett: “The best book I read last year. Phil is a gifted storyteller.”

Alexis Ohanian: "Shoe Dog by Phil Knight is a great one -- had no idea Nike had such a long history."

One of 10 biographies Jason Calacanis recommends reading.

Bill Gurley: "I don't know of any book that captures the entrepreneurial spirit as much as this one does. PK explains exactly why we grind."

Austen Allred: "Loved [Shoe Dog]"

Tobi Lutke's book recommendation for business leaders.

Anthony Pompliano: "One of the best books I read in 2017"

Brian Armstrong mentioned reading Shoe Dog on his blog.

Bill Gates: "An honest tale of what it takes to succeed in business

Phil Knight opens up in a way few CEOs do in his candid memoir about creating the Nike shoe empire."

Warren Buffett: "This book is something of a publishing miracle—never advertised, yet year after year selling many thousands of copies from its Internet site."

Shane Parrish: "Because I have an MBA a lot of people inevitably ask me if they should pursue one.

If it’s knowledge and not credentials you’re after, save your money and read [this book]"

Daniel Ek: "I've been enjoying Charlie Munger's speeches online for years; this is the ultimate collection of the best of them"

Marc Andreessen: "Tremendous"

Naval Ravikant recommended Poor Charlie's Almanack on Twitter.

Patrick Collison included this book on his list of recommended books.

Ryan Petersen: "[One of] the best books for business people."

Tim Ferriss mentioned reading Poor Charlie's Almanack on Twitter.

Warren Buffett: "An outstanding book about CEOs who excelled at capital allocation.”

Charlie Munger: “A book that details the extraordinary success of CEOs who took a radically different approach to corporate management.”

Michael Mauboussin: "It is [a classic], and should be at the top of the reading list for CEOs and investors."

Patrick O'Shaughnessy: "The Outsiders contains great lessons for investors because it highlights the importance of capital allocation."

Brian Armstrong: "Stories about eight CEOs and how they mastered capital allocation."

Sam Hinkie mentioned 'The Outsiders' in an interview with The Ringer.

Warren Buffett: "I read the first edition of this book early in 1950, when I was nineteen.

I thought then that it was by far the best book about investing ever written. I still think it is."

One of the books Bill Ackman asked his newly-hired analyst to read before joining Pershing Square.

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Ryan Petersen: "[One of the books in my] business book canon"

Warren Buffett: “I think this is one of the best books I've ever read.”

Satya Nadella: "It's such a valuable contribution to a topic that couldn't be more important to society today.

I've always learned so much from the stories [Melinda has] shared – and am encouraged that more people will benefit from your insights."

Bill Gates: "I would say this even if I weren’t married to the author: The Moment of Lift is a terrific read."

Brian Chesky: "The Third Wave is an indispensable book for understanding the history of the Internet and preparing for what's next.
Entrepreneurs looking to build truly transformational businesses should listen closely to Steve Case's insightful advice."

Warren Buffett: “I've been waiting to read Steve's story and I wasn't disappointed. His business career is straight out of Horatio Alger and carries important lessons for all entrepreneurs.”

Sheryl Sandberg: “In the Third Wave, Steve Case has drafted a compelling roadmap for the future – one that can help us make sense of the technological changes reshaping our economy and the world. A fascinating read.”

Naval Ravikant: "Steve Case is doing the behind the scenes work to support entrepreneurship in America."

Warren Buffett: "They laid out a roadmap for investing that I have now been following for 57 years. There's been no reason to look for another."

One of Bill Gurley's recommended books for learning the basics of investing.

One of the books Bill Ackman asked his newly-hired analyst to read before joining Pershing Square.

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Chamath Palihapitiya: "Americana is amazing"

Marc Andreessen: "Most interesting telling of the story of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower"

Charlie Munger included 'Americana' as a Berkshire Hathaway book selection in 2023.

Warren Buffett included 'Americana' as a Berkshire Hathaway book selection in 2023.

Warren Buffett: "When I see memos from Howard Marks in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read.

I always learn something, and that goes double for his book."

Patrick O'Shaughnessy: "Howard Marks rivals Warren Buffett when it comes to quality shareholder letters.

This book is the best of those letters and ideas weaved together into a brilliant narrative. One of my favorite books on value/distressed investing."

One of Bill Gurley's recommended books for learning the basics of investing.

Warren Buffett: "I’ve always had Paul Volcker up on a special place, special pedestal in terms of Federal Reserve chairmen over the years.

We’ve had a lot of very good Fed chairmen, but Paul Volcker, I had him at the top of the list”

Ray Dalio: "Paul Volcker is an American hero who has seen more and done more to shape the world economy than anyone else over the last 50 years. His memoir _Keeping at It _is a must read."

Michael Bloomberg: "The book highlights Paul’s extraordinary career and personal integrity, as well as his belief in the need for better governance – and I couldn’t agree more."

Warren Buffett recommended Business Adventures to Bill Gates when he first met him in 1991, as his favorite business book.

Bill Gates: "Business Adventures is old, hard to find, and the best business book ever."

Warren Buffett: "Sensational... Tim’s book will forever be the definitive work on what causes financial panics and what must be done to stem them when they occur.”

Bill Gates: "A front row view of the financial crisis"

Warren Buffett: "Charlie and I read Jack Welch's terrific book, Jack, Straight from the Gut (get a copy!)"

Included on Jamie Dimon's list of favorite books he sent to JP Morgan summer interns in 2010.

Mike Novogratz: "Read this book. And know that Defi is coming after the Wall Street."

Warren Buffett: "The funniest book ever written about investing, it lightly delivers many truly important messages on the subject."

Warren Buffett: "When I see memos from Howard Marks in my mail, they're the first thing I open and read.

I always learn something, and that goes double for his book."

One of Bill Gurley's recommended books for learning the basics of investing.

Warren Buffett: "A wonderful book.”

Raoul Pal: "It's a great book"

Andrew Wilkinson: "'The Tao of Charlie Munger' by David Clark is easily the most impactful book I've read over the past 5 years.

I've read it probably 20 times, just to drill all of Munger's lessons into my head. Better than any MBA."

Warren Buffett: "Charlie Munger is the architect of today's Berkshire... Berkshire has been built to Charlie's blueprint.

My role has been that of general contractor."

Warren Buffett: "Rather than listen to the siren songs from investment managers, investors—large and small—should instead read Jack Bogle's The Little Book of Common Sense Investing."

Warren Buffett recommended 'Dream Big' at the 2014 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting.

Warren Buffett: "I am an eager reader of whatever Phil has to say, and I recommend him to you."

Warren Buffett: "I recommend The Clash of the Cultures by Jack Bogle"

Warren Buffett: "I especially recommend Keynes' essays on persuasion.

Reading Keynes will make you smarter about securities and markets. I'm not sure reading most economist would do the same."

Warren Buffett: "Upon receiving Jim Clayton’s book, I told the students how much I admired his record and they took that message back to Knoxville, home of both the University of Tennessee and Clayton Homes."

Warren Buffett: "Excellent book"

Warren Buffett: “Cap Cities will forever represent the gold standard for ethical corporate behavior accompanied by incredible financial performance.

Tom Murphy and Dan Burke were the architects of these two achievements. Phil Beuth gives you a ringside seat to view this remarkable story.”

Warren Buffett: "I love reading good political books, starting with ‘The Making of the President’ back in 1960 [by Theodore White]."

Warren Buffett: "A must-read for those concerned with the safety of our country"

Warren Buffett took this book out at the Benson Library at age 7, and loved it so much that he 'virtually memorized it'.

Warren Buffett: "Bill Senior is as wise as his son is brilliant. I’ve learned a lot from both of them and believe everyone can benefit from the insights Bill Senior shares in this book."