Overview

• Former President Barack Obama has released his favorite books of 2023, continuing his annual tradition.
• The list includes titles such as 'The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride, 'Poverty by America' by Matthew Desmond, and 'Some People Need Killing: A Memoir of a Murder in My Country' by Patricia Evangelista.
• Obama encourages people to try out his recommendations and to support independent bookstores or local libraries.
• Some of the books on the list were also featured in Obama's summer reading list.
• Obama is expected to release his favorite films and songs of 2023 soon.