Top 10 Books to Become Rich in 2026
Want to become rich? The fastest way to change your financial future is to change how you think about money. And the fastest way to change how you think is to read the right books.
We've studied hundreds of wealth-building books and narrowed it down to the 10 that will have the biggest impact on your financial life. These aren't just popular books — they're the ones that actually change behavior and produce results.
#1. Rich Dad Poor Dad
by Robert Kiyosaki — ★★★★★
The #1 personal finance book of all time. Learn the difference between assets and liabilities, and why the rich don't work for money.
Key lesson: The rich don't work for money — they make money work for them
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#2. The Psychology of Money
by Morgan Housel — ★★★★★
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. Why behavior matters more than knowledge when it comes to money.
Key lesson: No one is crazy — everyone makes financial decisions based on their unique experiences
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#3. The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham — ★★★★★
Warren Buffett's bible for investing. The definitive guide to value investing and building long-term wealth in the stock market.
Key lesson: Investing is most intelligent when it is most businesslike
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#4. The Millionaire Fastlane
by MJ DeMarco — ★★★★★
Why the "slow lane" of saving and investing won't make you rich. A blueprint for creating explosive wealth through entrepreneurship.
Key lesson: There are three financial roads: sidewalk (poor), slow lane (mediocre), and fast lane (wealthy)
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#5. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
by Eric Jorgenson — ★★★★★
A guide to wealth and happiness from one of Silicon Valley's most respected thinkers. Covers leverage, specific knowledge, and accountability.
Key lesson: Seek wealth, not money or status. Wealth is assets that earn while you sleep.
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#6. Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill — ★★★★★
The original wealth mindset book based on 20 years of research into the habits of the world's richest people.
Key lesson: Thoughts are things — what you think about, you bring about
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#7. Atomic Habits
by James Clear — ★★★★★
Tiny changes, remarkable results. How small habits compound over time to create massive success — including financial success.
Key lesson: Get 1% better every day — small habits compound into remarkable results
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#8. Zero to One
by Peter Thiel — ★★★★★
Notes on startups, or how to build the future. Why the next Bill Gates won't build an operating system.
Key lesson: Going from 0 to 1 (creating something new) is infinitely more valuable than 1 to n (copying)
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#9. The 4-Hour Workweek
by Tim Ferriss — ★★★★☆
Escape the 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich. A guide to lifestyle design, automation, and building passive income.
Key lesson: Define your ideal lifestyle first, then work backwards to fund it
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#10. The Richest Man in Babylon
by George S. Clason — ★★★★★
Ancient Babylonian parables that teach timeless principles of wealth. Pay yourself first, live below your means, invest wisely.
Key lesson: Pay yourself first — save at least 10% of everything you earn
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Final Thoughts
Reading alone won't make you rich — but reading the right books gives you the knowledge, mindset, and strategies that the wealthy use. Start with any book on this list, apply what you learn, and you'll be ahead of 95% of people who never invest in their financial education.
Our recommendation: If you can only read one, start with The Psychology of Money. It's the easiest read and will fundamentally change how you think about wealth.
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Rich Dad Poor Dad
Robert Kiyosaki
Mindset Rich Dad Poor Dad
by Robert Kiyosaki
The #1 personal finance book of all time. Learn the difference between assets and liabilities, and why the rich don't work for money.
The Psychology of Money
Morgan Housel
Mindset The Psychology of Money
by Morgan Housel
Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness. Why behavior matters more than knowledge when it comes to money.
Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill
Mindset Think and Grow Rich
by Napoleon Hill
The original wealth mindset book based on 20 years of research into the habits of the world's richest people.
The Intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham
Investing The Intelligent Investor
by Benjamin Graham
Warren Buffett's bible for investing. The definitive guide to value investing and building long-term wealth in the stock market.
The Millionaire Fastlane
MJ DeMarco
Business The Millionaire Fastlane
by MJ DeMarco
Why the "slow lane" of saving and investing won't make you rich. A blueprint for creating explosive wealth through entrepreneurship.
The 4-Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss
Side Hustles The 4-Hour Workweek
by Tim Ferriss
Escape the 9-5, live anywhere, and join the new rich. A guide to lifestyle design, automation, and building passive income.
Zero to One
Peter Thiel
Business Zero to One
by Peter Thiel
Notes on startups, or how to build the future. Why the next Bill Gates won't build an operating system.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
Eric Jorgenson
Mindset The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
by Eric Jorgenson
A guide to wealth and happiness from one of Silicon Valley's most respected thinkers. Covers leverage, specific knowledge, and accountability.