15 business books successful entrepreneurs read religiously - and that they'd recommend to every first-time founder in 2020

• If you're starting a business in 2020, one of the best ways to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship is to read advice from those who have gone before you.
  
• We asked founders, business owners, and executives what books they recommend to anyone starting a business.
• "The E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber is one of the most frequently mentioned business books.
• Tim Ferriss, the angel investor and New York Times best-selling author of "The 4-Hour Workweek," is a popular author among entrepreneurs.
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If you're starting a business in 2020, one of the best ways to learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurship is to read advice from those who have gone before you.

Whether you need to know how to pitch, get funding, or create an effective company culture, there's a book written by experts who have spent much of their lives helping businesses thrive. To find the best reads out there, we asked founders, business owners, and executives what books they recommend to anyone starting a business.

One of the most frequently mentioned books is "The E-Myth" by Michael E. Gerber, which was originally published in 1986, but remains a timeless staple in business literature. Tim Ferriss, the angel investor and New York Times best-selling author of "The 4-Hour Workweek," is also a popular author among entrepreneurs.

Here are 15 books to read if you're launching a company, want to hone your leadership skills, or need help reaching the next milestone of your business.