Given that over 11,000 new business books are published annually, I’m satisfied with the rate of change. Thirteen new volumes over a period of two years represents roughly 6.5% annual turnover of recommendations on the list. (Numbers below have been updated for accuracy.) If you’re looking for a great introductory finance primer, this is easily the best available.

I typically refrain from adding new volumes to the list outside of the annual update, but in this case, there’s no good reason to wait. Update: I’m making one late addition to the 2012 update: Financial Intelligence for Entrepreneurs by Karen Berman and Joe Knight. A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine.

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.Venture Deals by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson.Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits by Greg Crabtree.The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy.The 2012 edition of the Personal MBA reading list features 12 new books: All in all, 2011 was a huge year for The Personal MBA. A revised and updated paperback edition and audiobook are also in the works. The book has been very well received by readers, and continues to sell consistently well worldwide. One year after publication, the book ranks in the top 0.1% of all business books sold on with no sign of slowing down. Since publication, The Personal MBA has become an international bestseller, and is currently in the process of being translated for distribution in twelve languages. Accordingly, this edition contains updates based on two years of research. The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business was published in January of last year, so a dedicated 2011 edition of the reading list wasn’t published. This year’s update combines the 20 updates into a single edition. The 99 Personal MBA-recommended books will teach you everything you need to know about how to make more money, get more done, and have more fun in the process. The 2012 edition is the seventh edition of the reading list, and is the result of eight solid years of research. Today, I’m happy to announce the latest edition of the Personal MBA reading list.

The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman