Which Book from Obama’s Reading List Should You Read?
Barack Obama has become one of the preeminent cultural tastemakers of our time. If you’re looking to catch up on your summer reading, or just want to become more culturally literate, you may be thinking of checking out one of his recommended books from the last year.
You can’t go wrong with any of the books former President Barack Obama has recommended, but because they’re all so different, there is bound to be a book that suits your tastes more than the others. Whether you’re interested in world history, a memoir of an important figure, or simply looking to get into a story you can’t stop thinking about, there’s bound to be a book on the Barack Obama reading list that stands out to you.
Obama's Reading List
Every year, former US President Barack Obama releases lists of the books, films, music, and TV shows he enjoyed most that year. As one of the most influential American politicians and public figures, his recommendations carry a lot of weight. In the past, Obama's reading list was full of recommendations that have helped further the careers of authors like Nicholas Carr, Hope Jahren, Téa Obreht, Stephanie Land, Ted Chiang, Dinaw Mengestu, and Marilynne Robinson. The books on his list inevitably become bestsellers, and they all contain important life lessons and reflections on world events.
The books that made the list of recommendations this year are no exception. After a year of uncertainty, disease, upheaval, and social change, many of the books that Obama recommends tackle themes of race, what it means to be a woman, identity, and family. Many of these books are sure to land on summer reading lists for generations to come. They'll hopefully bring our isolated world closer together. If you're looking for some great reads that you're sure to remember for life, search no further—these stories are sure to stick with you and fill you with hope for humanity.
