As cooler weather sets in, it’s the perfect time of year to put together a reading list for your moments of downtime this fall and winter. But if you’re like me, putting together a list of must-reads can be challenging. With new advice for your career and business being posted and published online every day, we often forget the benefits of in-depth reading—that’s right, actual books.

When you’re a busy professional or a business leader, putting “reading” on your to-do list can seem like a stretch. No, I’m not talking about penciling in time for your favorite fiction novel. While your plate may be full, reading long-form content can provide you with an opportunity to expand your leadership, career, and business knowledge. The benefit: Transforming your career or the business you lead.

Building your professional reading list or personal library involves some research and a few recommendations. To help you out, I’ve put together a list of 30 books that are sure to inspire you to rev up your career and also impact the bottom line of your business.

Here are my recommendations to add to your professional reading list:

What’s your favorite book for professional advice?

Ilya Pozin is a father, husband and founder of Open Me, a social greeting card company. Named one of Inc.’s ‘30 Under 30’ entrepreneurs, he’s made a career as a mentor, investor, and workplace productivity and leadership enthusiast. Ilya is also an avid writer, with his columns appearing on Inc., Forbes and LinkedIn. Originally from Russia, he currently resides in L.A. with his wife and two daughters. You can keep up with Ilya on Twitter.