Bill Gates' 2025 Book Recommendations

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.