The uFIRE Store · Books
The books FIRE readers mention most, from first steps to life after work.
Different books suit different people, and some of these disagree with each other, for example on debt or on how to invest. That's fine. These are starting points, not advice.
Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez
Best for: Everyone, start here
The book that started much of the modern FIRE movement. It asks how many hours of your life each purchase really costs.
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Morgan Housel
Best for: Everyone, mindset
Short stories about why smart people make odd money choices. It's about behaviour, not spreadsheets.
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Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
Best for: Employees, mindset
Research showing that many wealthy households look surprisingly ordinary. It changes what “rich” looks like.
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Bill Perkins
Best for: Savers who struggle to spend
A challenge to save for a life, not just for a number, and to spend on experiences while you can enjoy them.
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Jacob Lund Fisker
Best for: Frugality, tinkerers
The deep end of frugality and self-reliance. Not for everyone, but it will change how you think about needs.
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Scott Rieckens
Best for: Couples, families
One family's first year of trying FIRE, doubts and all. It reads like a story, not a lecture.
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Ernie J. Zelinski
Best for: Mindset, life after work
All about the life after work: purpose, friends and staying curious.
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George S. Clason
Best for: Everyone, mindset
Old parables about saving a part of everything you earn. Short enough for an afternoon.
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Most of these books are at your local library. Many libraries also lend e-books and audiobooks you can borrow from home with your library card. Borrow first, and buy only the ones you'll read twice.
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