It is Sunday April 23rd World Book Day. Every year, more than 100 countries pay attention to the importance of books and reading. High time to dive into the books, and into these business books. Text: Fleur de JongWorld Book Day celebrated its first edition in 1995. The date April 23 was chosen because it is the death anniversary of world-famous writers such as William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes en Josep Pla. UNESCO As the initiator of this special day, we would like to encourage everyone, especially young people, to discover the joy of reading. MASTERS selects 3 books that you as a budding entrepreneur should read, especially on World Book Day.

Benjamin Graham – The intelligent investor

Even after 70 years, this book is still praised by readers and is also called the bible of investing. Tells in the book Graham you don't know what to invest in, but how and what the best strategies are. Over the years, the book has been translated into numerous languages ​​and has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide. 

Capital and Ideology – Thomas Piketty 

Thomas Piketty is a French economist and is best known for his book Capital in the 21st century. The writer's new book is considered the successor to the book published in 2013. 'Capital and Ideology' examines how the ideas that have formed the basis of inequality and determined human life for centuries: ideological movements that have led to slavery, colonialism, communism and hyper-capitalism. To combat growing inequality, Piketty proposes a number of measures in the book.

Work smart play smart.nl – Hidde de Vries 

According to readers, this new book is from Hidde de Vries easy to read and contains many practical tips, so you can get started working smarter right away. Work smart play smart.nl uses inspiring and sometimes moving stories, supported by scientific research and practical examples, to show how you can get more done in less time. How to work smarter and relax better. Sounds attractive, right? Also read: '5 books for real watch fanatics'