Summer reading just got more exciting.
On Wednesday, former President Barack Obama shared his annual summer reading list, giving his millions of followers and book lovers a peek into what’s keeping him inspired this season. Known for his thoughtful selections spanning fiction, memoirs and essays, Obama’s recommendations are always highly anticipated, and this summer's picks promise many compelling reads.
This summer, the 64-year-old shared 10 books. He also took this time to announce that a new branch of the Chicago Public Library will open at the Obama Presidential Center in 2026.
"Reading has always been an important part of my journey, which is why I couldn’t be more excited that we’ll have a new branch of the Chicago Public Library at the Obama Presidential Center when it opens next year," the former President wrote. "For now, I figured I’d share some of the books I’ve read recently, along with some notes about why I liked them — and why you might, too. Take a look and let me know what I should check out next."
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The first book on Obama’s list is a biography of American writer and humorist Mark Twain, written by Ron Chernow. Chernow also penned Alexander Hamilton, the biography that inspired Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical, Hamilton. The Twain biography is currently available on Amazon for $24.74.
Madeleine Thien's The Book of Records follows a young girl named Lena, who escapes her homeland with her father to a mysterious place called "the Sea." The novel explores themes of exile, memory and the human condition, while also examining how shared experiences connect people and create a sense of community through empathy. The hardcover version of the book is available at Barnes & Noble for $28.
From bestselling authors and journalists Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, Abundance critiques the stagnation of modern liberal governance, arguing that a pervasive culture of legalism, underinvestment and regulatory restraint has slowed down progress on key social issues like housing, infrastructure and clean energy. Klein screenshotted Obama's post and shared the honor on his Instagram, writing "Thanks, Obama!" as his caption. The book is currently on sale on Amazon for $17.34.
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Published this past June, King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby is a Southern crime novel about a man returning to his dysfunctional hometown to save his brother from dangerous criminals. A hardcover version of the novel is $25 on Amazon.
Rosarita by Anita Desai is a novel that explores memory, grief and a young woman’s determination to forge her own path. The story follows Bonita, who is away from her home in India to learn Spanish in Mexico. All of a sudden, a woman claims she recognized Bonita because she is the spitting image of her mother, who made the same journey from India to Mexico as a young artist. The book costs $15.30 on Amazon.
An instant New York Times bestseller, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones is a chilling historical horror novel that follows the life of a vampire who haunts the fields of the Blackfeet reservation in Montana, looking for justice. On the Simon & Schuster website, the book is priced at $29.99.
A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst is a nonfiction book that tells the story of Maurice and Maralyn, a young couple stuck at sea. Penguin Random House sells the novel for $28 on its official website.
Katie Kitamura's Audition is told by a narrator, an unnamed actor who is rehearsing a new play and finds herself caught up in a perplexing love triangle of sorts, involving a much younger man, Xavier, who shows up at the theatre one day and declares himself to be her son (though she claims never to have given birth), and her partner, Tomas. The hardcover version of the novel is just $11.08 on Amazon.
Who Is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service by Michael Lewis tells the story of some of his favorite writers and government officials, including Casey Cep, Dave Eggers, John Lanchester, Geraldine Brooks, Sarah Vowell and W. Kamau Bell. Expanding on his Washington Post series, the profiles in Who Is Government? blow up the stereotypes of government workers. They show how the essential business of government makes our lives possible, and how much it matters. The book costs $21 on Amazon.
Lastly, from the New York Times bestselling author and MSNBC podcast host, The Sirens' Call by Chris Hayes has a powerful angle about how human attention has become a resource in the digital age, leading to political and societal crises. The nonfiction book costs $32 on Penguin Random House's website.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Obama’s picks or just looking for your next great read, this year’s list is full of stories worth diving into.
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