Barack Obama
Former U.S. president known for his leadership and influence in media and politics.
100 books recommended
Holy Bible
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The sacred text of Christianity, encompassing teachings, stories, and doctrines central to the faith.
Between the World and Me
Ta-Nehisi Coates
A powerful reflection on race, identity, and history in America, written as a letter to the author's son.
Educated
Tara Westover
A memoir of growing up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho and the author's journey to education and self-discovery.
Factfulness
Hans Rosling
Debunks myths and misunderstandings about the state of the world, with a focus on data-driven optimism.
The Oxford Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
A complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays, with analysis and commentary on language, themes, and cultural impact.
A Gentleman in Moscow
Amor Towles
A novel about a Russian count sentenced to house arrest, exploring themes of resilience and adaptability.
Exhalation
Ted Chiang
A collection of thought-provoking science fiction stories exploring themes of time, free will, and identity.
The Moment of Lift
Melinda Gates
Explores how empowering women lifts societies, with personal stories from Gates’ philanthropic work.
Song of Solomon
Toni Morrison
A novel exploring African American identity, history, and family, with deep cultural and emotional themes.
An American Marriage
Tayari Jones
A novel exploring love, race, and social injustice, focusing on a marriage disrupted by wrongful incarceration.
Seveneves
Neal Stephenson
A sci-fi novel about humanity's survival in space after Earth is rendered uninhabitable, exploring technology, genetics, and survival.
The Power
Naomi Alderman
A novel imagining a world where women develop the ability to emit electric shocks, exploring themes of gender, power, and society.
The Shallows
Nicholas Carr
Discusses how the internet affects cognitive abilities, including attention span and memory.
The Sixth Man
Andre Iguodala
Memoir of NBA player Andre Iguodala, sharing his experiences in sports and reflections on teamwork and resilience.
Becoming
Michelle Obama
A memoir of former First Lady Michelle Obama, sharing her journey, achievements, and reflections on identity and purpose.
Barbarian Days
William Finnegan
A memoir of a life spent surfing, reflecting on the culture, adventure, and personal growth found through the sport.
Americanah
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A novel about a Nigerian woman’s experiences with race, identity, and love in America and Nigeria.
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
The autobiography of Nelson Mandela, detailing his life, struggle against apartheid, and eventual presidency of South Africa.
Moby Dick
Herman Melville
A novel about the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab to hunt the great white whale, exploring themes of fate and revenge.
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