Sunday, April 23, is World Book Day. Every year more than 100 countries focus on the importance of books and reading. High time to dive headfirst into books, and into these entrepreneurial books. Text: Fleur de JongWorld Book Daycelebrated its first edition in 1995. The date April 23 was chosen because it is the anniversary of the death of world-famous writers such as William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Josep Pla. UNESCO, as initiator of this special day, wants to encourage everyone, especially young people, to discover the pleasure of reading. MASTERS selects 3 books you should read as an entrepreneur (in the making), 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. In the book, Graham tells you not what to invest in, but how and what the best strategies are. Over the years, the book has been translated into numerous languages and more than 1 million copies have been sold 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 author's new book is considered the successor to the one published in 2013. 'Capital and Ideology' examines how the ideas that for centuries underpinned inequality and shaped the lives of humanity: ideological currents that 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.com - Hidde de Vries 

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