The Richest Man in Babylon is a 1926 book by George S. Clason that dispenses financial advice through a collection of parables set 4,097 years earlier, in ancient Babylon

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is a classic self-help book that outlines a philosophy for personal achievement and financial success, focusing on the power of the mind and persistent effort. Originally published in 1937, it has since sold millions of copies worldwide and remains a cornerstone of modern motivational literature

ich Dad Poor Dad, written by Robert T. Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter, is a personal finance classic that advocates for financial literacy and building wealth through investing in assets, real estate, and owning businesses. The book contrasts the mindsets of Kiyosaki’s two father figures: his “poor dad” (his highly educated biological father who struggled financially) and his “rich dad” (his friend’s father who built substantial wealth with little formal education).

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Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments?

The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy is a 1996 book by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko. The book is a compilation of research done by the two authors in the profiles of American millionaires.

Financial Success Through Creative Thought or the Science of Getting Rich is a book written by the New Thought Movement writer Wallace D. Wattles and published in 1910 by the Elizabeth Towne Company. The book is still in print. According to USA Today, the text is “divided into 17 short, straight-to-the-point chapters that explain how to overcome mental barriers, and how creation, rather than competition, is the hidden key to wealth attraction

“The Power of Discipline: How to Use Self-Control and Mental Toughness to Achieve Your Goals” is a self-help book by author and personal development expert Daniel Walter . The book focuses on the importance of discipline in achieving personal and professional success.

A list of British authors includes classic writers like William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, and Charles Dickens, modern authors such as George Orwell and Virginia Woolf, and contemporary authors like J.K. Rowling and Zadie Smith. Other notable authors span different eras and genres, including Agatha Christie, J.R.R. Tolkien, the Brontë sisters, and Roald Dahl

Julia Donaldson is the number one female author in the UK based on recent best-seller lists for 2024 and 2025. However, Agatha Christie is considered the bestselling novelist of all time, and J.K. Rowling is one of the most famous and wealthiest authors

Julia Donaldson is the UK’s all-time top author by volume of units sold, surpassing J.K. Rowling in 2025