Books Recommended by Bill Gates

"If you're passionate about education, you need to read this book. Sal offers a compelling vision for harnessing AI to expand opportunity for all."

"His new book is a must-read for anyone who wants to help create a truly inclusive world."

"Multiple people told me to read The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson and I’m glad I listened – it’s terrific. Robinson presents a stimulating story on climate change, spanning decades and continents. It's packed with fascinating ideas: https://t.co/7N2z2hZtOz"

"When I was a kid, I was obsessed with science fiction. But @andyweirauthor’s latest book Project Hail Mary is a fun read even if you aren’t a sci-fi fan. I finished the whole thing in one weekend. https://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/Project-Hail-Mary?WT.mc_id=20211126090000_EOYBooks2021_BG-TW_&WT.tsrc=BGTW"

"If you want to understand what’s going on with politics in the United States, Why We’re Polarized by @ezraklein is the book to pick up. https://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/Why-Were-Polarized?WT.mc_id=20220627100000_SummerBooks2022_BG-TW_&WT.tsrc=BGTW"

"“Factfulness,” by the late Hans Rosling, is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. It’s a great guide to thinking clearly about the world. Here are some of my favorite tips…"

"I’ve read a lot of books about history over the years, and These Truths by Jill Lepore is the most honest and unflinching account of the American story I’ve ever seen. It’s also one of the most beautifully written. https://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/These-Truths?WT.mc_id=20191218151727_EOYBooks2019_BG-TW&WT.tsrc=BGTW&linkId=79278070"

"I'm almost always interested in books about American presidents, and I especially loved A Promised Land. It’s a fascinating look at what it’s like to steer a country through challenging times. https://www.gatesnotes.com/Books/A-Promised-Land?WT.mc_id=20210616090000_SummerBooks2021_BG-TW_&WT.tsrc=BGTW"