Jay-Z Recommended Books
Jay-Z has recommended 7 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.
Jay-Z is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, businessman, and media proprietor.
(Read more on Wikipedia)7 Books Recommended
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).
The Seat of the Soul
"There are two books that I absolutely live my life by. This is one of them." - Jay-Z (Source)
Also recommended by:
The Celestine Prophecy
"This is the other book I live by." - Jay-Z (Source)
Also recommended by:
The Odyssey
"This epic poem was kind of difficult for me to get through, but it has a beautiful rhythm." - Jay-Z (Source)
Also recommended by:
Tim O’Reilly, Walter Isaacson, Michael Pollan, Caterina Fake, Stewart Brand
Outliers
The Story of Success
"About the principles of timing and repetition—about preparing yourself for luck, really." - Jay-Z (Source)
Also recommended by:
Bill Gates, Charlie Munger, DJ Vlad, Dwayne Johnson, James Altucher, Joe Rogan, Shaun White, Will Smith, Carlos Slim, Patrick Bet-David
Purple Cow
Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable
"This is straight marketing advice: Your product has to be a purple cow—it has to be distinct to have any success." - Jay-Z (Source)
Also recommended by:
Nigger
An Autobiography
"His sense of humor and the hardships he went through stayed with me." - Jay-Z (Source)
Between the World and Me
"America. Please. read." - Jay-Z (Source)
Also recommended by:
Jack Dorsey, Bob Iger, Barack Obama, Jon Stewart, Cal Fussman, Sunny Hostin, Mark Manson
Other Recommenders
Edited by
Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.
Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.
Comments
Did we miss something? Have feedback?
Help us improve this page by sharing your thoughts