Books recommended by Bill Gates

20 Books Recommended by Bill Gates


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20 recommended books by Bill Gates. Bill Gates is one of the most famous readers in the world. Every summer he posts his summer reading list, making a great gift for the entire community of book lovers. We've already had several lists with Bill Gates book recommendations, this one features other recommendations that were not included before. Take a look at the amazing Bill Gates book list!
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Poor Charlie's Almanack

List of books Bill Gates read in 2011.
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Turtles All the Way Down

"My family loved reading this book together." - Bill Gates
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Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

"Dweck and her research have helped my foundation colleagues and me understand more about the attitudes and habits that allow some students to persevere in school despite big challenges." - Bill Gates
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The Moment of Lift

"I would say this even if I weren’t married to the author: [this book] is a terrific read." - Bill Gates
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century

"A guide to worrying in the 21st century." - Bill Gates
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Stuff Matters

"Read this book and you’ll never look at a pencil or razor the same way." - Bill Gates
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When Breath Becomes Air

"This book left me in tears." - Bill Gates
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Brain Rules

List of books Bill Gates read in 2012.
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The Rosie Project

[Melinda and I] enjoyed [this book] so much that we invited Graeme to come to Seattle to talk to us about it." - Bill Gates
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The Better Angels of Our Nature

"One of the most important books I’ve read—not just this year, but ever." - Bill Gates
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Should We Eat Meat?

"I can’t think of anyone better equipped to present a clear-eyed analysis of this subject than Vaclav Smil." - Bill Gates
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Sapiens

"I would recommend this book to anyone interested in a fun, engaging look at early human history." - Bill Gates
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Energy Transitions

"There is no author whose books I look forward to more than Vaclav Smil." - Bill Gates
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Life 3.0

Anyone who wants to discuss how artificial intelligence is shaping the world should read this book." - Bill Gates
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13 Things That Don't Make Sense

List of books Bill Gates read in 2011.
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Principles

"Ray Dalio has provided me with invaluable guidance and insights that are now available to you in Principles." - Bill Gates
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How Not to Be Wrong

"On the surface it’s about math, but it’s really about how much math plays into our daily lives without our even knowing it." - Bill Gates
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The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

"A great read." - Bill Gates
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Business Adventures

"The best business book I've ever read." - Bill Gates
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Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War

"The book I had been waiting for. I can’t recommend it highly enough." - Bill Gates
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