Arguably the most popular work on M&A, Barbarians at the Gate recounts the takeover of RJR Nabisco and the larger than life characters that participated in the deal. Not only a great read, the story lays the foundation for some of the most critical ideas in LBOs (mega-sized or not).

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Failures are great learning experiences. But, instead of reviewing your own failures and mistakes, why not review those from some of the most failed deals in M&A history? Deals from Hell offers a collection of case studies analyzing some infamous deals and providing some key takeaways.

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Gods at War is an insightful look at the workings of the deal community in the post-financial crisis environment. Written in 2010, the book examines modern deal-making by taking into account the growing impact of the government, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds, and other key influencers.

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Private equity's ubiquitous quality has become increasingly evident in recent years. Speaking with industry leaders from KKR, Carlyle, TPG, Blackstone, and more, The New Tycoons offers a unique perspective of the men behind the industry and some of the most defining moments of their careers and of the industry they have built.

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Centered on the AOL-Time Warner merger in 2000, Fools Rush In is a critical analysis of the remarkable union and the even more remarkable catastrophe that followed. The book includes dozens of interviews and a close examination of the deal's two major players: Steve Case and Jerry Levin.

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Blackstone now stands at the top of the private equity industry. But that has not always been the case. King of Capital explores the roller coaster ride of Steve Schwarzman and his tenacious effort to build Blackstone from the ground up. If the trajectory is right, Blackstone only has further growth to realize.

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In the 1980s, Michael Milken, Ivan Boesky, Martin Siegel, and Dennis Levine quickly became known as some of the most famous insider-traders of all time. Den of Thieves takes a deep dive into their full story, their scandal, and their ultimate deliverance to justice. Based on court records, interviews, and trading records, the story is unexpectedly gripping.

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The Predators' Ball -- a nod to Drexel Burnham's annual gala -- discusses the remarkable rise of Michael Milken, Drexel Burnham, and the junk bonds that fueled the entire process. While the appropriately named Junk Bond King revolutionized the LBO industry, his tactics toed the line of legality and morality.

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Sandy Weill is famous for being the great architect of Citigroup and a major advocate of bank deregulation and superbanks. However, given his recent reversal on bank breakups, his story is that much more controversial. Tearing Down the Walls tells his story from Brooklyn to corner office, and the risks he encountered en route.

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The name Morgan has become nearly synonymous with American finance and banking. The relationship, however, was not forged overnight. An "investigative masterpiece", The House of Morgan covers the the four generations of the Morgan family that built and redefined the modern banking infrastructure.

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The 20th century opened with a few larger-than-life financiers ruling the markets. However, by the close of the century, these men and their dynasties had become mere legacies and trademarked names. The Death of the Banker explores this transition and how the mega-financier was replaced by smaller investors.

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