Reminiscences of a Stock Operator

This is only the second book that I've read about Stock Market speculation, but I'm pretty sure that it'll be hard to find any better. While the second half of this book pretty much flew right over my head, I'm sure that there's something in the first half for everyone - especially amateurs or beginners such as myself.

Even though this book was written such a long time ago, I think the basic principles discussed here are still valid - many reviews echo this sentiment. I suppose the biggest plus about this book is that these principles aren't discussed in a dry, theoretical fashion, but instead, delivered through a series of (entertaining) experiences recounted by the narrator. If you're new to the stock market game, read this book. And if you're not, and you still haven't read this book, you probably should.