just to keep things on an even keel and KEEP IT POSITIVE!!!! (following the worst trading books ever) my vote: joe ross: trading is a business.
#1: Reminiscences of a Stock Operator (that's a no brainer) #2: Market Wizards #3: Pit Bull *List subject to revision as I read more trading books
Reminiscences is an easy first pick, and the Market Wizards series is also great. Trading in the zone is pretty good, and I also like Trading Rules I and II. These are books on trading in general, without going too much into specific markets/instruments. For Gods sake stay away from books with "day trading" in the title, I've got too much of them and they're all a waste of time.
"How I trade for a living" by Gary Smith The reason I like this book is 'cause it is unique and set apart from the myriad of BS books out there.
There are a few exceptions ofcourse Eg - Day Trading With Short Term Price Patterns and Opening Range Breakout by Toby Crabel