The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's WealthyThe Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy
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What it's about
Who are the rich in America, how did they get that way, and why aren't more hard-working, well-paid people wealthy? The answers surprise.
Why it's worth reading
It was a #1 New York Times bestseller.
You'll love it if you liked
The Psychology of Money
Atomic Habits
Thinking, Fast and SlowGood to know
It's about money and wealth.
By the numbers
- Readers24 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller39 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
- #80 of the 85 self-help and business books we rank
- #1412 of the 1,647 modern books we rank
- #2663 of the 3,056 books we rank
Why it made the list
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Is The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy worth reading?
Yes. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller. It ranks #2,663 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 58.6 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy about?
Who are the rich in America, how did they get that way, and why aren't more hard-working, well-paid people wealthy? The answers surprise.
How long does it take to read The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy?
About 6 hours (258 pages), or about 2 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy?
If you liked it, try The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel, Atomic Habits by James Clear or Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman.