Barack Obama Reveals 2024 Summer Reading List

Former President Barack Obama has revealed his 2024 summer reading list, featuring 14 diverse titles encompassing fiction and non-fiction. Highlights include 'The Ministry of Time' by Kaliane Bradley, a time travel romance, and 'The God of the Woods' by Liz Moore, a mystery novel. Obama's nonfiction picks, such as 'Of Boys and Men' by Richard Reeves and 'Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here' by Jonathan Blitzer, tackle complex social issues. Additionally, Obama's list includes Percival Everett's 'James' and Rita Bullwinkel's 'Headshot.' The former president shared his recommendations on Instagram and X, inviting followers to suggest more books. His book list was accompanied by a playlist of his favorite summer songs, showcasing a mix of pop, hip-hop, reggae, and classics.