Trading Books
Mastering the Trade: Proven Techniques for Profiting from Intraday and Swing Trading Setups 
(AMT rating 9/10)- I met John Carter, the author on a trading seminar in 2006. This book is packed to the seams with strategies, tips and tricks. Its a must for traders of all levels
Mastering the Trade: Proven Techniques for Profiting from Intraday and Swing Trading Setups (AMT rating 9/10)- I met John Carter, the author on a trading seminar in 2006. This book is packed to the seams with strategies, tips and tricks. Its a must for traders of all levels
Trading in the Zone
(AMT rating 8/10) - Often credited by people as 'helping them turn the corner' on their way to mastering the markets. An excellent read, focusing on the psychology of trading.
Come into My Trading Room: A Complete Guide to Trading (AMT rating 8/10) - I developed my first swing trading strategy after reading this book by Alexander Elder. Highly recommended if you want to gain a solid insight into the key tenets of successful trading.
Tape Reading & Market Tactics (Marketplace Classics)
(AMT rating 7/10) - Originally printed in 1931, this is a real classic and describes the very basics of tape reading, a concept that remains as important to understand today as it was way back in 1931
Studies in Tape Reading
(AMT rating 7/10) - Another classic, written by a trading legend - Richard d Wyckoff. If a trader can understand the relationship between price action and volume then he will need no other technical indicator. This book can help you achieve that understanding
Entries and Exits: Visits to 16 Trading Rooms (Wiley Trading)
(AMT rating 7/10) - In this book, Alexander Elder visits the trading rooms of 16 very differant but successful traders. Great if you are nosey and contains real insights into successful traders.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
(AMT rating 6/10) - By all accounts this is a classic read. I only ever got half way through (about twice now..) I'm sure its good, but it didn't do it for me.
Techniques of Tape Reading
(AMT rating 5/10) - This book promises much and delivers little. If you want to gain insights into tape reading, read Studies in Tape Reading or Tape Reading and Market Tactics (both listed above)
