Books Worth Reading
These are the books Dan returns to again and again — the ones that quietly shape the way he thinks about markets, businesses, and risk. This is a starter list. We'll expand it over time, with notes from Dan on why each book matters.
Send us your own favorite via the contact page — Dan's curating a recommended-by-readers shelf too.
Dan's Starter Shelf
Six classics. Read them in any order. They will repay every hour you put into them.
The Intelligent Investor
Benjamin Graham. The foundational text of value investing. Warren Buffett calls it "by far the best book on investing ever written." Start here.
One Up On Wall Street
Peter Lynch. The legendary Fidelity Magellan manager shares his approach to finding great companies before Wall Street notices them. Accessible, practical, fun.
Common Sense on Mutual Funds
John C. Bogle. The founder of Vanguard makes the case for low-cost, broad-market index investing. Required reading for anyone starting with a small amount.
A Random Walk Down Wall Street
Burton Malkiel. A clear-eyed survey of investing theories — what works, what doesn't, and why simple often beats clever.
Margin of Safety
Seth Klarman. Out of print and famously rare — but if you can find a copy, it's a masterclass in protecting capital while pursuing returns.
The Essays of Warren Buffett
Lawrence Cunningham (editor). Buffett's shareholder letters arranged thematically. The clearest writing on business, governance, and long-term thinking you will ever read.