Warren Buffett, widely considered as the most successful investors of all time, turns 89 today, on August 30. Buffett amassed massive wealth thanks to his business acumen and ability to recognise the right stock at the right time. ‘The Oracle of Omaha’ has had a celebrated life and remains busy even at the ripe age of 89. Buffett is also a repository of knowledge. And what has led him to acquire it is his love of books. Yes, one of the richest people on earth is an avid reader. Warren Buffett has time and again advised youngsters and budding entrepreneurs to read. Buffett’s list of must-read books are an important recommendation for anyone interested in learning. Warren Buffett 89th Birthday: Top Quotes By The Oracle Of Omaha That Will Inspire You to the Core!

Warren Buffett has often described how the book ‘The Intelligent Investor’ has had a big influence on him. Once while talking to students at Columbia University, he told the students, "Read 500 pages like this every day," Buffett said to the students, while reaching toward a stack of manuals and papers. "That's how knowledge works. It builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it."

Below Are Books Recommended By Warren Buffett

1. “The Intelligent Investor” by Benjamin Graham

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham. (Photo Credits: Amazon)

2. “Security Analysis” by Benjamin Graham and David Dodd

Security Analysis” by Benjamin Graham and David L Dodd. (Photo Credits: Amazon)

3. Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders

Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders. (Photo Credits: Amazon)

4. The Essays of Warren Buffett: Lessons for Corporate America

The Essays of Warren Buffett Lessons for Corporate America. (Photo Credits: Amazon)

5. “The Clash of the Cultures” by John Bogle

“The Clash of the Cultures” by John Bogle. (Photo Credits: Amazon)

In the 2017 HBO documentary titled 'Becoming Warren Buffett', the Oracle of Omaha says, “I still probably spend five or six hours a day reading,”. He continues, “I like to sit and think. I spend a lot of time doing that and sometimes it is pretty unproductive, but I find it enjoyable to think about business or investment problems.” Buffett famously reads six newspapers a day and has a dedicated routine for reading. Buffett is truely an embodiment of the saying, "Knowledge is power" and that one is never too old to learn. Happy Birthday Warren Buffett!

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