About Oliver Books
Real financial knowledge, no guru nonsense
Hi, I'm Oliver
I'm 27, from Britain, and currently juggling part-time studies in business and economics while working in the finance sector. It's been quite a journey.
A few years ago, I was lucky enough to start earning well early in my career. The money came faster than I expected, and honestly? I thought that was the end goal. More money = more success, right?
Wrong.
It took me a while to realize that making money and understanding money are two completely different things. I was earning well but making rookie mistakes with budgeting, planning, and financial decisions. The kind of mistakes that could have cost me significantly down the line.
Why This Site Exists
After recognizing my own financial blind spots, I dove deep into economics and financial literacy. I read everything I could get my hands on – some books were brilliant, others were absolute rubbish filled with empty motivational speak and get-rich-quick promises.
That's when I had the idea for this project: a curated bookshop that only features books I genuinely believe are valuable.
No "financial guru" nonsense. No infoganstvo (as we say – basically information hustling). Just practical, honest resources about money, budgeting, economics, and financial planning that actually help regular people make better decisions.
The Books You'll Find Here
Curated Selections
Books from other authors that I've personally read, vetted, and found genuinely useful. Each one comes with my honest review and thoughts on who it's best for.
My Own Books
I've written two books myself, designed specifically for people who want straightforward financial knowledge without the preachy tone or unrealistic promises. They're written the way I wish someone had explained things to me when I was starting out.
My Approach
"I'm not here to 'teach you how to live' or sell you dreams of passive income. I'm here to share what actually worked for me and point you toward resources that cut through the noise."
I believe financial literacy should be:
- Accessible – No jargon-filled lectures or condescending explanations
- Practical – Real strategies you can actually implement
- Honest – No overnight success stories or unrealistic promises
- Relevant – For regular people with regular jobs, not just entrepreneurs or investors
Let's Connect
This project is still growing, and I'm always open to feedback, suggestions, or just having a conversation about financial literacy. If something here resonates with you, or if you think I'm completely off base, I'd genuinely love to hear from you.