James Altucher

11 James Altucher Recommended Books

James Altucher is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and podcast host. He has founded and sold multiple tech companies and has written 18 books. He has a popular blog and podcast, where he focuses on personal finance, entrepreneurship, and health and wellness. Altucher is a strong advocate of living an independent and entrepreneurial lifestyle.

11 Books recommended by James Altucher

Jesus' Son

Jesus' Son

Stories

Author :Denis Johnson

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"There was a movie about it and it's a beautiful collection of short stories about this total drug addict." - James Altucher [Source]

Fooled by Randomness

Fooled by Randomness

The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets

Author :Nassim Taleb

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James Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]

Outliers

Outliers

The Story of Success

Author :Malcolm Gladwell

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"I really love [this book]." - James Altucher [Source]

A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Author :Khaled Hosseini

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"Excellent novel." - James Altucher [Source]

Brain Rules

Brain Rules

12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School

Author :John Medina

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"Discusses how to keep your brain healthy." - James Altucher [Source]

Traction

Traction

How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth

Author :Gabriel Weinberg

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"'How do I know if my business is getting traction, or how do I get traction for my business, or how do I get users?' [This book] answers all of these questions and more." - James Altucher [Source]

The Black Swan

The Black Swan

Incerto, Book 2

Author :Nassim Taleb

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James Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Obstacle Is the Way

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

Author :Ryan Holiday

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"My life has been beset with obstacles. It takes practice (and pain) to surmount them and achieve success. [This author]’s book is a how-to guide for just that." - James Altucher [Source]

Antifragile

Antifragile

Incerto, Book 3

Author :Nassim Taleb

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"A very good book." - James Altucher [Source]

The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

Author :Khaled Hosseini

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"Excellent novel." - James Altucher [Source]

Freakonomics

Freakonomics

A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

Author :Steven D. Levitt

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James Altucher mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast. [Source]

FAQs

Q1: How does James Altucher pick the books he recommends?

James Altucher carefully selects books which he finds useful and which he finds himself implementing within his daily life. He also looks for books which are helpful in terms of self-improvement, business ideas, and overall financial independence.

James Altucher generally recommends books on topics such as self-help, finance, business, economics, philosophy, and entrepreneurship.

James Altucher typically recommends books on a rolling basis usually featuring new books several times per year.

James Altucher's recommended book list can be found on his blog and website, as well as on his social media accounts such as Twitter and Facebook.