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Barack Obama Unveils Eclectic 2024 Summer Reading List

The former president's selections feature a mix of fiction and non-fiction exploring themes from history and culture to personal growth and societal issues.

  • Obama's list includes 14 diverse books, both novels and non-fiction works.
  • Highlighted titles include 'The Ministry of Time' by Kaliane Bradley and 'James' by Percival Everett.
  • The selection spans topics such as immigration, conspiracy theories, and masculinity.
  • Non-fiction picks include 'Reading Genesis' by Marilynne Robinson and 'There’s Always This Year' by Hanif Abdurraqib.
  • The tradition of sharing his summer reading list began in 2015 while Obama was still in office.
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