books

Hi ! Quick post here, I am looking for my next read and heard that Morgan Stanley's ex-ceo John Mack published a book. I am wondering if any of y'all bought it and if it's worth it ? Thanks

04 Nov 2022

I would like to get back into reading fantasy and I see this author's name pop up all the time, specifically the Mistborn and Stormlight series. In the past I read some fantasy like Malazan: Book of the Fallen and ASOIAF, and always loved the world building and characters (I know these books may...

21 Oct 2022

Tom Clancy, the father of the "techo-thriller", second to none! What are you favorite Tom Clancy books? I am referring to the core books, from Red October to Rainbow Six: The Hunt for Red October (1984) Patriot Games (1987) The Cardinal of the Kremlin (1988) Clear and Present Danger (1989) The Sum...

20 Sep 2022

As the author of a lesser known Wall Street fiction book, I've been wondering if there are other authors under the radar in the finance / Wall Street genre worth checking out. On WSO, there are about a dozen threads on great book recommendations, but essentially it's the same stuff over and over...

16 Sep 2022

I kind of wish I got in on his kick-starter, but wasn't sure how it would pan out. Do you guys enjoy Mistborn? Anyone like the Stormlight Archive (many say will be the premier fantasy series in 20+ years from now). How do you think it stacks up against LOTR, Malazan, Wheel of Time or A Song of Ice...

11 Aug 2022

I am not looking to read anything too heavy this summer, just something you can pick up here and there that is fun and full of action/suspense like The Da Vinci Code. Any thoughts?

21 Jun 2022

Hey there, I am a student with a bunch of free time this summer and I want some recommendations for personal development books. I am more interested in the realm of building higher self-esteem and confidence; overall, being able to take full control of my life and how I want to direct it. Edit:...

16 Jun 2022

Recently I've looked through some recommended readings for understanding Investment Banking, and this book seems to have been a staple for many in the 00's and early 10's, but it's been in circulation for a while. Is it somehow superior in some form to the newer Rosenbaum guide or others or has it...

30 May 2022

Hi monkeys! I took a dive into investing literature recently and to my surprise I found a lot of the "must-read" books to be a bit underwhelming really. Ben Graham's "Intelligent Investor" seemed out of touch with today's investing environment, and other books like "the man who made the markets" or...

26 May 2022

Like many of you likely reading this, I'm a huge fan of Liar's Poker and Monkey Business and The Buy Side and Young Money...yes, I'm a finance story junkie. Basically, I read anything that I can get my hands on in this sub-genre of sub-genres and I know there are plenty of others like myself. That...

16 May 2022

Best books which shifted your view by 180 degrees in a topic on which you thought you were 100% right?

15 Apr 2022

For an upcoming assignment, I have the opportunity to read one of the following books. I enjoy classics and am having a hard time choosing between them, any tips? Dead poets society The Great Gatsby The song of achilles The secret history Farenheit 51 Currently leaning towards dead poet society.

07 Feb 2022

https://anthempress.com/private-equity-hb Has anyone read it or used it to prepare for interviews ? How good is it ? Is it worth reading as an already experienced PE professional ? Any other feedback appreciated. Here's a link if you want to have a look at it :...

01 Feb 2022

Any books that you really liked and would recommend? Doesn't have to necessarily relate to finance (although these are more thank welcome as well).

31 Jan 2022

The Story of Civilization by Will Durant and Ariel Durant Bronze Age Mindset by Bronze Age Pervert Storm of Steel by Ernst Jünger Journey to the End of the Night by Louis-Ferdinand Céline The Decline of the West by Oswald Spengler Essays and Aphorisms by Arthur Schopenhauer Beyond Good and Evil by...

29 Jan 2022

What's the best book(s) you've ever read? New Year's resolution is less screen time and more time dedicated to reading.

16 Jan 2022

Does anyone have any book recommendations on the history of specific industries? I am looking for books that cover recent history (past 50 years preferably) on industries such as tech, energy/renewables, financials, real estate, manufacturing, etc. (heck I'll even read history of gold if you have a...

22 Dec 2021

As a self-published author, I did a lot of research on what other investment banking fiction novels were out there. It's a pretty short list, but in my research, I ran across "Wall Street Titan" Never heard of this book...have never heard it even mentioned in passing... yet it has almost 1,400...

21 Dec 2021

As both an avid reader and writer in business/finance, I wanted to see if I've missed anything this year. I know that there have been a lot of posts about what everyone has been reading or recommendations for books from 20 or 30 years ago (ok, we get it....Liar's Poker and Barbarians at the Gates)....

20 Dec 2021

Next year I'll start as a Graduate Trader at an options market making firm in Europe. I've been looking for educational books that could help me at the job, but most books I've found are too basic, and just go into basic greeks/risk management. Does anyone know some good ones? ty

05 Sep 2021

Hello - I'm a partner of a PE firm in his 40's and former bulge bracket analyst. In other words, I'm an old fart and not current on what's going on in the investment banking recruiting world. I have nephews and nieces who are interested in learning about banking / finance. I figured they could start...

04 Aug 2021

Hi Everyone, The title says it all. I published a fiction novel, The Pitchbook: A Banking Analyst's Tale of Markets, Millions, and Mayhem. No, I haven't packed up and quit finance. And no, I'm not trying to be a full-time author. There have been a few posts on here by others who want to publish a...

12 Jul 2021

As I noted on some recent post, I've just released a fiction novel, The Pitchbook: A Banking Analyst's Tale of Markets, Millions, and Mayhem. In the same theme, I thought it would be fun to start a series of short book reviews of the genre that inspired me. I will rate the books on 0 to 5 bananas...

10 Jul 2021

I'm looking for books ranging from value investing, index funds, and modern portfolio theory to uncommon and risky philosophies for investing. Specifically I am looking for books to to grow my knowledge of asset management strategies. All the books I've seen suggested seem "outdated" and are from...

30 Jun 2021

Hey everyone. As I've noted on my last few posts, I've been working on a fiction novel on investment banking for some time, and finally released it last week on Amazon. As of last night, the ebook edition is up as well. It takes Amazon over a week to get the chapter preview option working, and I'll...

21 Jun 2021

As mentioned in my last few posts, I'm very close to publishing a fiction corporate thriller on banking. I'm probably a week or two away from the final product, but for now monkeys, I need your help choosing a front cover. Let me know which ones you like best and if you don't like any of them,...

06 Jun 2021

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06 Jun 2021

Monkeys, Does anyone have the following books in PDF: - Cost of Capital (Pratt) (5th edition) - Valuation (McKinsey) (7th edition) Thanks

03 Jun 2021

What are some of your favorite literature books to read, I'm currently prepping for law school so I've been reading about 300-500 pages

02 Jun 2021

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06 May 2021

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21 Mar 2021

Hi, I am transitioning into special sits, and the fund invests both in equities and debts. I am coming from fundamental LO and have read You Can Be a Stock Market Genius, Distressed Debt Analysis (Moyer), The Art of Distressed M&A, etc. Are there any other books, funds, or blogs where I can learn...

05 Mar 2021

Like the title, what book do you guys/your peers/your bosses leisurely read to expand your mind professionally in this industry? My MD frequently orders books from PEI's bookstore, cost him at least $400 - $500 a pop but the content is quite difficult for a junior like me to comprehend. I'm reading...

23 Feb 2021

What investment banking book would you recommend to learn the technicals? From what I have gathered, Rosenbaum is the Bible of IB but maybe lacks some Excel models and remains too theoretical. I have also heard that Financial Modeling and Valuation by Paul Pignataro is also really good as it allows...

17 Jan 2021

Hi, can anyone recommend decent and relevant books on event-driven/special situations? I am coming from LO and I will be working mostly on equities. I read you can be a stock market genius. Would greatly appreicate any suggestions!

08 Nov 2020

Hi everyone. I come from an equities background but want to learn about RE. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for the best books to learn about RE analysis. I'm basically looking for material on how to invest as an individual. Most of the stuff I see online seems to either be 1) overly...

09 Jul 2020

What books do you recommend for someone who wants to have a basic understanding of what you do/how your industry or subsector works/what your job is "all about" and why? Is there any amount of technical knowledge pertaining to your specific industry that would be useful for a generalist/industry...

15 Feb 2020

If you had to pick one book and one book only that was your favorite on the topic of trading, which one would it be?

25 Nov 2019

What books/accessible materials do major firms point newbies to to learn the investment appraisal (both in terms of stocks and macro trends)? Obviously a lot is learned from shadowing/on the job stuff, but it would be interesting to hear what professional courses/books are backed by institutions.

13 Nov 2019

If you would like to have these books (almost new condition), please email me at "[email protected]" Can be picked up if you are in NYC area, or you can email me a shipping label and I am happy to drop them off at the courier

19 Sep 2019

What are some books you've read that made you a better manager/leader? Would love some input from people on here that have led or currently lead a team, but open to all recommendations. Thanks!

25 Jan 2019

Favorite books that have helped you develop your skills for investing? Id say for me, so far, : The most important thing - howard marks the intelligent investor, narrative & numbers the warren buffett way pitch the perfect investment

20 Aug 2018

I am an incoming freshman at a target school who wants to learn more about IB, PE, ST, HF, VC, Corporate finance etc. I was wondering what books I could read, videos/films I could watch, or podcasts that I could listen to in my free time instead of jacking off and taking a nap. I understand that WSO...

23 Jun 2018

Hi guys, Does anyone have any recommendations for any good books to read providing a good insight into Macroeconomics (for relative beginners). Something that is also good for entry level Investment Banking interviews. Thank you.

06 Jun 2018

Feel like I have really let myself go not reading for quite some time, while I have a pile of books that are on my to read list. It is just so much easier to start up netflix at night and watch some show till you go to sleep versus pickup up a book. For you regular readers out there: How do you stay...

07 May 2018

Hey monkeys, I know there's been a ton of threads open for good books but most of them are finance/business related threads. Lately I want to read some good ole fashioned non-fiction that has nothing to do with finance. For starters, I read The Gene and Cancer the emperor of All Maladies by...

10 Dec 2017

Hey, you guys I'm looking for book suggestions that will me help gain a better macroeconomic perspective. I get a copy of the WSJ journal daily and try to read it with breakfast if I have time. However I've been having trouble connecting the dots. Such as relationship of the 10-year note to...

19 Mar 2018

*Lets get this straight, if you aren't going to university to become, a Engineer, Doctor, Accountant, or any other degree that gives you a job in your field, then you are just wasting your time. * Majors such as Philosophy, History, Sociology etc are all useless, and you can learn those on your own...

12 Oct 2017

People ask about the best real estate books to read on this forum almost daily and we're happy to toss Linneman and Bowman their way, as well as all of the terrific ULI books, but @Whats the Comp" today asked specifically about non-textbook reads and it got me thinking that we should build a list of...

20 Mar 2017

Hi Everyone, I recently completed the Investment Banking book by Rosenbaum and was wondering what recommendations you had for other finance books that helped you learn a lot. I'm not looking for anything industry specific, just something informative with cases/questions that I can think about to...

11 Jul 2017