Bill Gates Shares 2024 Holiday Reading List Focused on Understanding a Changing World

The philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder recommends four nonfiction books exploring technology, history, and societal shifts.

Bill Gates' 2024 holiday reading list highlights books that help readers navigate rapid societal and technological changes.
The list includes 'The Coming Wave' by Mustafa Suleyman, which examines the transformative potential and risks of artificial intelligence.
'The Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt explores the mental health challenges facing Gen Z in a digital-first world.
Doris Kearns Goodwin's 'An Unfinished Love Story' combines personal memoir and historical insights into 1960s U.S. politics.
'Engineering in Plain Sight' by Grady Hillhouse demystifies everyday infrastructure and its role in modern life.