Books & Reading

Coons specialises specifically in asset protection for property investors — LLCs, series LLCs, land trusts and liability segregation across portfolios. If you own multiple properties across different jurisdictions, this is the most directly relevant guide available.

Sutton is Robert Kiyosaki's legal advisor and this book explains entity structuring in clear, practical terms. Essential reading before you start using companies to hold property or run businesses — the liability separation concepts alone are worth the cover price.

Han and MacFarland are CPAs who work exclusively with real estate investors — and their knowledge is specific, deep and immediately actionable. The definitive guide to legitimate tax reduction through property investing, from depreciation to cost segregation.

Cagan strips away jargon and explains wills, trusts, powers of attorney and beneficiary designations in plain language. Essential starting reading for anyone who owns significant assets across multiple jurisdictions and wants to have informed conversations with their estate lawyers.

Larson's comprehensive guide to the full spectrum of estate planning tools is the ideal starting reference before engaging expensive legal counsel. Especially relevant for HNW investors managing assets across international borders who need to understand what structures are available.

Phil Knight built Nike from nothing with sheer grit and a brilliant concept. Honest, funny and unexpectedly moving — a masterclass in what it really takes to build something great. One of the finest business memoirs ever written.

Isaacson spent years interviewing Jobs and everyone around him — the result is a portrait of a visionary who was both brilliant and brutal. The insights on product thinking, simplicity and reality distortion are genuinely hard to forget.

The definitive biography of America's first billionaire — and a masterclass in capital allocation, patience and relentless reinvestment. Rockefeller's approach to building Standard Oil has lessons for every investor with a long-term horizon.

The most comprehensive look at Buffett's life and investment mind ever written. Schroeder had extraordinary access and used it wisely — following the compounding logic of Buffett's decisions across eight decades is genuinely illuminating.

A love letter to curiosity. Isaacson's portrait of Leonardo shows what happens when a mind refuses to stay in one lane — art, science, engineering and architecture blur into genius. Inspiring for anyone who pursues excellence across domains.

Einstein's willingness to question everything and follow his imagination wherever it led changed the world. Isaacson shows how intellectual independence — and a healthy disregard for conventional thinking — is often where greatness begins.

Roberts had access to Churchill's private diaries and produced the definitive modern biography. The lessons in sustained courage, communication and leading through catastrophic uncertainty are as relevant to business as to politics.

One of the great autobiographies of the 20th century. Mandela's patience, moral clarity and refusal to be broken across 27 years in prison is humbling and galvanising in equal measure. A book that changes your perspective on resilience.

Kroc was 52 when he turned McDonald's into a global empire — a reminder that big wins can come later in life. His story of scaling through franchising and obsessive standards has unexpected lessons for real estate portfolio building.

Carreyrou's investigation into Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes is one of the greatest pieces of business journalism ever published. A cautionary tale about charisma, Silicon Valley hype and the catastrophic consequences of unchecked fraud. Gripping from page one.

Stone's definitive account of how Bezos built Amazon from a garage into the world's most powerful retailer. The operational obsession, long-term thinking and relentless reinvestment — all of it is here. Indispensable context for evaluating any technology business.

Jim Simons built the most successful investment fund in history using pure mathematics. Zuckerman's account of how he recruited mathematicians and cracked market patterns is one of the most fascinating investing stories ever told. Humbling and inspiring.

Walton's own account of building Walmart from a single five-and-dime is a masterclass in frugality, persistence and listening to customers. Charming, self-aware and genuinely humble — a refreshing contrast to most founder memoirs. The supply-chain insights are invaluable.

Isaacson's biography of Franklin is irresistible. A diplomat, scientist, writer and entrepreneur who invented himself with infectious curiosity and deep pragmatism — a reminder that great careers are built by relentless self-reinvention and genuine usefulness to others.

Massie's sweeping biography of Catherine is magnificent. A German princess who seized an empire through intelligence, will and political genius — her story is a masterclass in power, patronage and the cultivation of excellence across everything she touched.

Ammous puts Bitcoin in the context of 5,000 years of monetary history — and the argument is surprisingly compelling. Whether you're a believer or a sceptic, understanding his thesis helps you think more clearly about money, inflation and hard assets.

The gold standard technical guide to how Bitcoin actually works under the hood. Not light reading, but if you're allocating serious money to crypto, understanding the protocol rather than just the price is a genuine competitive advantage.

Popper traces Bitcoin from cypherpunk curiosity to global phenomenon through the fascinating characters who drove its early adoption. A great entry point to understanding why Bitcoin matters — readable even if you've never touched a wallet.

Faux went deep into crypto's wildest corners — and what he found is equal parts hilarious and alarming. Essential reading if you want to understand what to avoid and why good due diligence matters enormously in this space.