To Hunter McCord's answer I would add the following (which are probably in the list to which Hunter has posted a link): Self-Help/Personal Development/Spirituality The Road Less Travelled by M. read more
Smart people read a lot of articles too, whats happening in economics, welfare, a different country, science. They read things of interest to them but they also read wide, about other subjects - sports, history etc. read more
A study of 1,200 wealthy people found that they all have reading as a pastime in common. But successful people don't just read anything. They are highly selective about what they read, opting to be educated over being entertained. They believe that books are a gateway to learning and knowledge. read more
The SlideShare below shows what influential books Warren Buffett, Oprah Winfrey, Malcolm Gladwell, and many other well-known people have read in the past. It’s time to start flipping pages. Photo of person reading courtesy of Shutterstock. read more