As we step into 2026, there’s no better time to take control of your finances, learn how investing works and set yourself up for a successful year.
Books can play a huge role in helping you build wealth and manage your money more effectively – but with so many finance books out there, how do you pick which ones should go on your reading list?
To help you choose, the MoneyWeek team has hand-picked a selection of books that we think you should read – there’s something for everyone.
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Here are the top money books of 2026.
We look at where to invest and the key money dates for the year ahead in a separate guide.

