Kevin Rose's Book Recommendations (Updated for 2026)

1

The Intelligent Investor: The Classic Text on Value Investing

Benjamin Graham

4.5

The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949.

Recommended by Warren Buffett, Jamie Dimon, Kevin Rose, and 6 others.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

The foundation for investing. A lot of people have used this as their guide to getting into investment, basic strategies. Actually Warren Buffett cites this as the book that got him into investing and he says that principles he learned here helped him to become a great investor. Highly recommend this book. It’s a great way understand what’s going on and how to evaluate different companies out there before you make an investment. [source]

Warren Buffett

CEO/Berkshire Hathaway

To invest successfully over a lifetime does not require a stratospheric IQ, unusual business insights, or inside information. What's needed is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions and the ability to keep emotions from corroding that framework. This book precisely and clearly prescribes the proper framework. You must provide the emotional discipline. [source]

DJ Vlad

The single biggest influence on how I buy and sell stocks. [source]

2

Envisioning Information

Edward R. Tufte

4.3

The celebrated design professor here tackles the question of how best to communicate real-life experience in a two-degree format, whether on the printed page or the computer screen. The Whole Earth Review called Envisioning Information a "passionate, elegant revelation."

Recommended by Kevin Rose, Jeff Atwood, Bret Victor, and 1 others.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

The master when it comes to taking complicated data and turning it into beautiful charts and graphs that are easy to understand. If you’re into graphic design, print design, web design, you name it, you’re going to get some really good information and how tos out of these books. He has a whole series of these books. [source]

3

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Shunryu Suzuki, David Chadwick

4.4

"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books. Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line of Shunryu Suzuki's classic. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to co

Recommended by Steve Jobs, Kevin Rose, Andy Puddicombe, and 3 others.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

Isn’t a religious book, but more on self-realization, study on yourself, breathing exercises, relaxation and understanding human nature. Really cool book, very short read and you will really enjoy reading. [source]

Steve Jobs

Founder/Apple

often used the methods found in this book to center himself during difficult moments in his career. He was such an avid practitioner that he considered going to Japan to continue his practice, but was advised against it. [source]

Andy Puddicombe

I really think it’s one of the best books on the planet. Every time I read it, even now when I reckon I’ve read it more than 40 or 50 times, it still has the effect of pulling me out of everyday thinking, out of everyday life, and making me see the world in a very different way. [source]

4

The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation (Gift Edition)

Thich Nhat Hanh

4.4

In this beautiful and lucid guide, Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness--being awake and fully aware. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness.

Recommended by Kevin Rose and Marshall Goldsmith.

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5

8 Weeks to Optimum Health

Andrew Weil M.D.

4.1

Now expanded and updated: The book in which one of America's most brilliant and respected doctors gives us his famous program for improving and maintaining health—already the program of choice for hundreds of thousands.

Eight Weeks to Optimum Health focuses all of Andrew Weil's expertise in both conventional and alternative medicine on a practical week-by-week, step-by-step plan, covering diet, ex

Recommended by Kevin Rose.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

Dr. Weil is a Harvard educated doctor and then also has Eastern medicine experience as well. He talks about exercises you can do to decrease stress and improve your energy. At the end of 8 weeks you just feel amazing. Really great well rounded book. Love Dr. Weil and I reread this probably every couple of years. [source]

6

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

Malcolm Gladwell

4.2

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The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed bestseller,

Recommended by Ev Williams, Kevin Rose, Simon Sinek, and 21 others.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

Bunch of really good information in here on how to make ideas go viral. This could be good to apply to any kind of products or ideas you may have. Definitely, check out The Tipping Point, which is one of my favorites. [source]

Seth Godin

Author, Marketer, Entrepreneur

Malcolm Gladwell's breakthrough insight was to focus on the micro-relationships between individuals, which helped organizations realize that it's not about the big ads and the huge charity balls... it's about setting the stage for the buzz to start. [source]

Andy Stern

I think that when we talk about making change, it is much more about macro change, like in policy. This book reminds you that at times when you're building big movements, or trying to elect significant decision-makers in politics, sometimes it's the little things that make a difference. Ever since the book was written, we've become very used to the idea of things going viral unexpectedly and then having massive impact. The Tipping Point, to me, is really an appreciation that very small things can rearrange thinking in ways – like infectious diseases – that have huge implications. While we're always searching for the big policy changes – and we think we have to do that in very traditional ways of building coalitions against constituencies, movements and the media – sometimes it's the little things that actually tip the situation. Like the story of a person and their unique set of circumstances that really captures an issue about health care or housing. So it's trying to remember, while you're thinking about the grand and the glorious, that thinking about the small things can equally bring about change. [source]

7

The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage

Kelly McGonigal

4.2

The bestselling author of The Willpower Instinct introduces a surprising science-based book that doesn't tell us why we should exercise but instead shows us how to fall in love with movement.

Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, yet many of us feel it's a chore. But as Kelly McGonigal reveals, it doesn't have to be. Movement can and should be a source of joy.

Through her tradem

Recommended by Kevin Rose and Jane Mcgonigal.

Kevin Rose

Co-founder/Digg

Had a great time sitting down with @kellymcgonigal to talk about her new book, The Joy of Movement, full podcast here: https://t.co/TcAYlMJBFA [source]

Jane Mcgonigal

My twin sis is Oprah's first ever visionary I'm so proud!!! Her new book is amazing the Joy of Movement you will love it 🤸 https://t.co/MmwP7Fz1IB [source]