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Bill Gates' 2025 Book Recommendations
Bill Gates has shared his annual list of book recommendations for 2025.
The list includes five books that cover a range of topics such as fiction, science, memoir, psychology, and public policy.
Gates prefers books that explain essential topics like aging, climate change, communication, and progress.
The books recommended are 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt, 'Clearing the Air' by Hannah Ritchie, 'Who Knew' by Barry Diller, 'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows' by Steven Pinker, and 'Abundance' by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson.
Each book offers unique insights and perspectives that Gates finds valuable.
Bill Gates has shared his annual list of book recommendations for 2025.
The list includes five books covering fiction, science, memoir, psychology, and public policy.
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' by Shelby Van Pelt explores aging and loneliness through a novel about an unlikely bond between a widow and an octopus.
'Clearing the Air' by Hannah Ritchie addresses climate change with straightforward questions and data-driven insights.
'Who Knew' by Barry Diller is a personal memoir reflecting on his career and personal life, including his decision to come out publicly later in life.
'When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows' by Steven Pinker examines the concept of 'common knowledge' and its impact on communication and social norms.
'Abundance' by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson argues that America has lost its ability to execute innovative ideas due to regulations and bureaucracy.
- Who
- Bill Gates
- What
- Annual book recommendations for 2025
- Where
- Not specified
- When
- As 2025 nears its end
- Why
- To share books that explain essential topics
Key facts
- Author 1
- Shelby Van Pelt
- Author 2
- Hannah Ritchie
- Author 3
- Barry Diller
- Author 4
- Steven Pinker
- Author 5
- Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson
- Book 1
- Remarkably Bright Creatures
- Book 2
- Clearing the Air
- Book 3
- Who Knew
- Book 4
- When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows
- Book 5
- Abundance
Quotes
Bill Gates
Co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist
“The book is a reminder that later life can still be a period of growth and connection.”
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“It shifts the focus from ideas to the systems that determine whether ideas succeed.”
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