8 Books That Famous CEOs Loved Reading [Video]

Reading is a great way to acquire new information, come up with creative ideas, and learn worthwhile tips that can improve your personal and professional life, so it's no wonder some of the world's biggest business leaders are avid readers.

If the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or successful startup can pick up a book while spearheading projects, building new businesses, and managing an entire team, there's no excuse for any of us not to read.

Some powerhouses like the classics, others enjoy reading inspirational career books, and one notable businessman even has a penchant for spy novels. See the titles Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and more call their favorites:

Jeff Bezos: "The Remains of the Day": Buy it here >>

Bill Gates: "The Catcher in the Rye": Buy it here >>

Steve Jobs: "The Innovator's Dilemma: The Revolutionary Book That Will Change the Way You Do Business": Buy it here >>

Tim Cook: "Competing Against Time: How Time-Based Competition is Reshaping Global Markets": Buy it here >>

Mark Zuckerberg: "Portfolios of the Poor: How the World's Poor Live on $2 a Day": Buy it here >>

James Gorman: "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy: A George Smiley Novel": Buy it here >>

Melanie Whelan: "The Happiness Advantage": Buy it here >>

Richard Branson: "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings": Buy it here >>

Source: Businessinsider.