46 Books recommended by Mr. Money Mustache

The Power of Habit
Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Author :Charles Duhigg

Mr. Money Mustache recommended this book on his blog. [Source]

A Guide to the Good Life
The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy
Author :William B. Irvine

"I immediately checked out of the library and read completely." - MMM [Source]

Your Money or Your Life
9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence
Author :Vicki Robin

"If you just get whatever the latest edition of that book is, it really teaches you a philosophy that’s pretty similar to mine." - MMM [Source]

Struck by Lightning
The Curious World of Probabilities
Author :Jeffrey S. Rosenthal

"Sums up my decision making process whenever anything is unknown. The basic idea is: understand how fun and useful probabilities and statistics are." - MMM [Source]

Naked Economics
Undressing the Dismal Science
Author :Charles Wheelan

"This book’s claim to fame is that it uses absolutely no graphs or numbers when explaining economics. It’s also moderately funny at times." - MMM [Source]

59 Seconds
Change Your Life in Under a Minute
Author :Richard Wiseman

Mr. Money Mustache recommended this book on his blog. [Source]

Crash Proof 2.0
How to Profit From the Economic Collapse
Author :Peter D. Schiff

"An explanation of what caused the US financial and housing sector crash in 2008." - MMM [Source]

Arnold's Bodybuilding for Men
Author :Arnold Schwarzenegger

"After reading this you will know how to work out properly, as well as having a nice lifelong motivation to do so." - MMM [Source]

The Selfish Gene
Author :Richard Dawkins

"An explanation of evolution since the beginning of life that explains things from the perspective of individual genes." - MMM [Source]

Stress Test
Reflections on Financial Crises
Author :Timothy F. Geithner

"[An] 800-page description of the financial crisis and I found it pretty captivating." - MMM [Source]


A Random Walk Down Wall Street
The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing
Author :Burton G. Malkiel

"A great explanation of why index investing rules, written by a very wise professor/investor guy who has personally researched and debunked most of the common 'wisdom' that exists about stock trading today." - MMM [Source]

Tools of Titans
The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers
Author :Tim Ferriss

"I’ve actually got a huge, huge list of documentaries that I’ve been meaning to watch, many of them collected from the guests in [this book]." - MMM [Source]

Common Sense on Mutual Funds
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

Don't Count on It!
Reflections on Investment Illusions, Capitalism, "Mutual" Funds, Indexing, Entrepreneurship, Idealism, and Heroes
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

Bogle On Mutual Funds
New Perspectives For The Intelligent Investor
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]


The Post-American World
Author :Fareed Zakaria

"A nice financial and political trot around the globe that explains the changes going on in the world as countries like China, Brazil and India collectively become larger economies than the US/Europe/Japan." - MMM [Source]

Starting Strength
Basic Barbell Training
Author :Mark Rippetoe

"A meat’n’potatoes summary of what everyone should do to make the biggest improvements in fitness and strength in minimal time." - MMM [Source]


Early Retirement Extreme
A philosophical and practical guide to financial independence
Author :Jacob Lund Fisker

"If I had to sum up [this book] by inventing my own title for it, I would call it, 'The entirety of human civilization and thought, expressed as a series of equations and graphs.'" - MMM [Source]

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing
The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

The Rational Optimist
How Prosperity Evolves
Author :Matt Ridley

"It argues compellingly that everything is not only going to be OK in the future, it is surely going to be Fucking Great. That much, I agree with." - MMM [Source]

Happy City
Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design
Author :Charles Montgomery

"Spectacularly opened up my mind." - MMM [Source]

The Little Book That Still Beats the Market
Author :Joel Greenblatt

"Really a lesson on value investing fundamentals; how to understand if a company actually is a good deal to buy." - MMM [Source]

The Life You Can Save
How To Do Your Part To End World Poverty
Author :Peter Singer

"Finalized my desire to give away most of the money I earn over my lifetime to help eliminate third world poverty." - MMM [Source]

Tap Dancing to Work
Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2013
Author :Carol J. Loomis

"The latest Giant Warren Buffett book. Rather than a story of his life, this one is more a collection of Fortune magazine stories about him and things he has written." - MMM [Source]

The Newbie's Guide to Publishing
Author :J.A. Konrath

"For aspiring writers and bloggers." - MMM [Source]

The Simple Path to Wealth
Your Road Map to Financial Independence and a Rich, Free Life
Author :J L Collins

"Teaches everything you really need to be a successful lifetime investor, yet it’s ridiculously simple." - MMM [Source]

Sculpting Her Body Perfect
Author :Brad Schoenfeld

"Mrs. M. enjoyed the way a similar body of knowledge was presented in this book. It’s all about tailoring the message to the audience." - MMM [Source]

The Clash of the Cultures
Investment vs. Speculation
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

Stay the Course
The Story of Vanguard and the Index Revolution
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]


I Will Teach You To Be Rich
Author :Ramit Sethi

"Is [this book] still worth reading? Yes – especially if you are a financial beginner." - MMM [Source]


Beyond Wealth
The Road Map to a Rich Life
Author :Alexander Green

"Significant because it was written by an ultra-rich investment manager." - MMM [Source]

Toward Rational Exuberance
The Evolution of the Modern Stock Market
Author :B. Mark Smith

"A well written history of the stock market dating back to the 1800s." - MMM [Source]

The Battle for the Soul of Capitalism
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

The Millionaire Next Door
The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
Author :Thomas J. Stanley

"The main thing it will do is give you reassurance that I am not actually making this shit up. I’m following a very time-honored formula for making you rich." - MMM [Source]

The Magic of Thinking Big
Author :David J. Schwartz

"A really, really old fashioned book if someone just wants to wake themselves up and start turning into more of a positive, less depressed person." - MMM [Source]

Economics Explained
Everything You Need to Know About How the Economy Works and Where It's Going
Author :Robert L. Heilbroner

"A very well-written book on economics." - MMM [Source]

Character Counts
The Creation and Building of the Vanguard Group
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

The 4-Hour Body
An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
Author :Tim Ferriss

"Has allowed me to gain or maintain muscle with only two short workouts per week." - MMM [Source]

John Bogle on Investing
The First 50 Years
Author :John C. Bogle

"Read any book by [this author], the founder of Vangard." - MMM [Source]

The Snowball
Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
Author :Alice Schroeder

"The complete story of Warren Buffett’s life. (He’s old, so there are over 700 pages)." - MMM [Source]

The Intelligent Asset Allocator
How to Build Your Portfolio to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk
Author :William Bernstein

"Explains that with very little effort, you can drastically reduce the volatility of your investments, even while maintaining the same level of overall returns." - MMM [Source]
FAQs
Q1: What types of books does Mr. Money Mustache recommend?
Mr. Money Mustache’s book suggestions mainly focus on personal finance and investing, as he believes in the power of making educated decisions and having financial know-how. His top recommendations for learning about personal finance and investing include The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham and I Will Teach You To Be Rich by Ramit Sethi.
Q2: Apart from books, what other resources does Mr. Money Mustache recommend for achieving financial independence?
Beyond books, Mr. Money Mustache's blog itself is a trove of advice. He also recommends various tools, calculators, and online forums dedicated to the financial independence and early retirement (FIRE) movement.
Q3: Are there any specific books Mr. Money Mustache frequently recommends?
Yes, some frequently mentioned books in his blog include 'Your Money or Your Life' by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez, and 'The Simple Path to Wealth' by J.L. Collins.
Q4: How has Mr. Money Mustache influenced the financial independence movement?
Through his blog and book recommendations, Mr. Money Mustache has shaped the way many view savings, investments, and retirement. His philosophy of frugality and early retirement has garnered a significant following.