Below are the books that give you a big picture of what makes a successful stock trader. If you just started trading, it is necessary to understand what you will be dealing with. Therefore, these books gives you a broad understanding of the theories, experiences, and inspirations behind stock trading.

Books	Description
	Reminiscences of a Stock Operator is the all time favorite of some of the most successful traders. It is one of the classics in stock trading literature. The story is based on the life of the famous trader Jesse Livermore. It focus on the emotional stress of trading and the discipline you must have to be a successful trader. Techniques change over time, but the emotional aspect of trading is never changed. This book provides you with rich experiences that you can learn from. It is definitely a must read.
	The New Market Wizards : Conversations with America's Top Traders is a collection of interviews with some of the most successful traders. The interviews covers different success stories, trading techniques, and more. Because the interviews covers many different trading philosophies, any trader can learn a great deal from it.
	How I Made $2,000,000 In The Stock Market tells a true story of searching for a working trading system. Nicolas Darvas' success of making 2 million dollars using a simple trading system he developed is extremely inspiring. In this book, we can see how he developed from a novice trader to a stock wizard. Besides being educational, the book is very entertaining and easy to read.
	Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude is a totally unconventional approach to stock trading. It argues that the most important factor that defines a successful trader is the ability to develop a winning psychology. Through many true stories, the book explores the methodologies of developing the winning psychology.