This list will help you think deeper about what it means to truly connect with other people and to have purpose in your life. He posts his thoughts on the books he reads so anyone can get into his mind. This year, gates offered his summer reading list, which includes five truly incredible books that he believes everyone should take the time to read. You can find more books on the profile we made for bill gates on parrotread, or visit the books. Since gates is such a voracious reader, his book recommendations are often titles most others missed. For gates, this book features on his mustread list because he believes that people need to recognize that no one person.
May 20, 2016 the next in the series is bill gates, who shares his list exclusively with t. Gates, too, has called it the best business book hes ever read. Although, he has never authored one, bill gates has recommended a lot of books. Sustainable energy without the hot air david mackay. Weve rounded up bill gates many book recommendations in 2018. It was the years most recommended book among ceos and entrepreneurs, according to a bloomberg survey. Bill gates and mark zuckerbergs guide on what to read at. Even when my schedule is out of control, i carve out a lot of time for reading. May 19, 2016 before you dive into a book that screams summer you know the type. But the rise of the washing machine has improved quality of life by freeing up time for peoplemostly womento enjoy other pursuits. Tech pioneer, founder of microsoft, cochair of the bill and melinda gates foundation, and author bill gates is a serious reader known for his excellent book recommendations. Reuters bill gates, the worlds thirdrichest person, has shared five books to start the next year on a good note.
He has focused on a certain number of books each time, providing a brief overview of why each one has stood out for him. Thoughts on the gifts of a lifetime by bill gates sr. If youre looking for something to read over the next few months, you cant go wrong with these books recommended by bill gates. Jun 09, 2017 when it comes to excellent book recommendations, theres one opinion people trust more than most. Bill gates recommends his 5 favorite books for 2019 the. A major book about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Oct 11, 2017 luckily, we now have a onestop shop that provides book recommendations from hundreds of leaders, including bill gates, warren buffett, elon musk, and jeff bezos. The 64yearold billionaire philanthropist posted his. Once you get sucked into that system, youre marked for life. Peter buffett has been successful in his life too, although not completely. Melinda gatess 11 book recommendations for your fall.
Gates isnt alone in his recommendation of loonshots. The art and science of remembering everything, by joshua foer. Msft, the worlds largest software company, is technologys richest man. Alux 15 bill gates books everyone should read the great gatsby f. This reading list perfectly reflects his lifes work and interests. Top 10 authorized and unauthorized books on bill gates. A full list of bill gates favorite books in 2019and from this decade. With the year coming to a close, gates shares some of his favorite reading from 2018 and promises that they also make great holiday gifts. A full list of bill gatess book recommendations from 2012 to 2019 every year for the past seven years, bill gates has dedicated two posts on his blog in summer and in winter to his personal reading recommendations. During his career at microsoft, gates held the positions of chairman, chief executive officer ceo, president and chief software architect, while also being the largest individual shareholder until may 2014. How shortterm suffering in startups leads to their longterm success. A top book recommended by bill gates, getting better encourages us with the fact that the global quality of life has vastly improved and its set to keep on climbing.
Books bill gates thinks you should read business insider. As an avid reader, bill gates has his fair share of book recommendations. Favobooks contains book recommendations of famous people. A long list of bill gatess book recommendations blinkist. You can sign back in at any time to reactivate your account and restore its content.
Gates notes that hillbilly elegy doesnt use a lot of data and reveals which book sent him to the dictionary a dozen times. Dec 04, 2017 here are 5 of bill gates favorite books from 2017. Bill gates book recommendation for graduates simplemost. Dec 06, 2016 bill gates book recommendations for 2016.
By bill gates may 20, 2016 for his bookshop and website one grand books, the editor aaron hicklin asked people to name the 10 books theyd take with them if. Bill gates favorite books updated 51618 with another name. All the books bill gates has recommended over the last eight. I read a lot of obscure books and it is nice to open a book.
In account settings, click the toggle switch next to send me updates from bill gates. At the end of 2019, gates s top consists of art, historical, and scientific books. May 24, 2017 bill gates thinks every student should read this book hey, if the richest man in the world recommends a book, its probably worth a read. Around 200 books recommended by bill gates valuewalk. We collected some of the recommendations he shared on twitter. Over the past year, gates gave his stamp of approval to more than 20 titles, including two books on meditation in.
It consists of thoughtprovoking books, and chances are that at least one title from it. A recent article on identified six leadership books recommended by gates, and i knew it was worth reading and sharing since there is a direct application to effective sales leadership. Still, reading books is my favorite way to learn about a new topic. Try bill gates s choice and recommendations that he put in his annual list of books that are worth reading. Here are 10 books bill gates has recently and personally recommended, which means you should probably order them right now. Gates s recommendations for your fall reading list range from novels about love and music to true stories about the pursuit of social justice. And how they helped him choose this years list of 10 breakthrough technologies. This is the one book bill gates says new graduates should. Book lists from barack obama, steve jobs, mark cuban, bill gates and others. But only these six leadership books made his list of recommendations.
In prepared, she uses her experience as an educator to explain how to raise children who can succeed in life after high school. Bill gates doesnt usually take very long to finish a book. Here are 5 of bill gates favorite books from 2017 the. But if you bail on the market youll need to do something this summer and maybe read a. Bill gates book recommendations for 2019 include plenty. Read these 5 books to get 2020 off to a good start inc. Bill gates book recommendations for this summer business. December is a great time to take stock of everything. Dec 04, 2017 billionaire bookworm bill gates released his 6th annual list of his favorite books of the year including one on poverty in america, a graphic memoir and historical fiction about a double agent. Bill gates has some summer reading recommendations for you microsoft founder and billionaire philanthropist bill gates has book suggestions for summer reading. In the early 1990s, fellow billionaire bill gates asked buffett for his favorite business book, and the oracle of omaha sent the microsoft cofounder his personal copy of this collection of articles by john brooks. The underlying theme is upheaval, he writes on his blog, gates notes, whether its the soviet union right after the bolshevik revolution, the united states during times of war. Every book recommendation bill gates has ever published time.
Bill gates is a very busy man, but as his admirers know, he makes time to read. Bill gates is an american business magnate, software developer, investor, and philanthropist. Bill gatess most popular book is surely youre joking, mr. Dec 06, 2016 bill gates is once again displaying his eclectic taste in books as he offers up his favorite reads of 2016, ranging from a book on tennis to another example of mundane stuff that are actually. Books on education, energy etc bill gates, the cofounder of microsoft corp. In the blog post documenting his reading recommendations, bill gates also recommended checking out his wife melinda gates book, the moment of lift. Bill gates picks his favorite and highly giftable books.
Bt having access to book recommendations from successful people is extremely important for book lovers. The underlying theme is upheaval, he writes on his blog, gates notes, whether its the soviet union right. The bill gates booklist share book recommendations with. Actually, this book was so important to bill gates that he made a short video about it. Bill gates has released a list of his top five favorite books for 2019. Ive been reading about a book a week on average since i was a kid. Bill gates shares favorite books he read in 2019 time. So that means its time for bill gates, once again, to serve up a new summer reading list. Bill gates does this yearly see more here also gates list is below but first we compiled a list recently of top books based on our readers, recommended by famous investors etc.
Gates reads little fiction, as he readily admits, but will dabble in ya, comedic memoir, and graphic novels on occasion. A book on the history of human violence has shot up amazon after bill gates described it as the most inspiring book hes ever read he described it on twitter as the most inspiring book hes. Bill gates book recommendations for 2019 include plenty of fiction. The billionaire and business tycoon is known for his passion for books and even has an.
For a healthier, smarter, and richer 2020, bill gates is recommending five books on topics including history, education, and personal health. Additionally, some campaigns and content may only be available to users in certain areas. Billionaire philanthropist bill gates released his annual summer book list on monday. The five books on my endofyear list will help you start 2020 on a good note. He is best known as the cofounder of microsoft corporation. If you want a glimpse into the type of reads bill gates couldnt put down, here are a few to add to your reading list. A full list of bill gates book recommendations from 2012. These are all the book recommendations on bill gates book blog, from january 2010 to september 2019. During the summer months, gates reading list increases significantly. Bill gates says this is the book every college grad. What kids need for a fulfilled life, diane tavenner. Bill gates recommends five books for summer 2017 open culture. If youre looking for a book to enjoy over the holidays, here are some of my favorites from this year. Microsoft founder bill gates said he typically reads one book a week, amounting to about 50 books every single year.
Getty images gates and zuckerberg, who are the 2nd and 4th richest people in the world, have credited reading as key to their success. Bill gates has 17 books on goodreads with 32141 ratings. Leading american economist charles kenny shares his optimistic prediction of the future of the world. Bill gates reading list bill gates book recommendations.
Dec 05, 2016 bill gates, founder of microsoft msft. The ultimate bill gates book recommendation list quartz. December 10, 2019 f or his annual list of book recommendations, bill gates reflected on several of the best works he came across in 2019. Bill gates top five holiday book picks goodreads news. Bill gates, the renowned microsoft cofounder, philanthropist and author, has been reading a book a week since he was a. Everything you were or had can disappear while youre in prison. These are bill gates favorite 5 books of 2017 forbes. To see all of the favorite books from famous entrepreneurs weve profiled in. As the year wraps up, hes sharing some of his favorite books of 2019. For his annual list of book recommendations, bill gates reflected on several of.
Bill gates on books and blogging the new york times. May 20, 2016 bill gates is a technology pfounded micselling your stocks in may and going away isnt such a great idea. In a brand new blog post, the billionaire inventor and philanthropist has shared his five favorite books of 2014 many of which touch on todays prevailing. So, why not have a scan through and see which of bill gates favorite books you want to delve into first. Reflecting on his childhood he says, id check out so many books that the. Bill gates favorite book recommendations offer quite an eclectic mix. Bill gatess book recommendations bookadvice reading list.
For example, at the end of 2018, his top included books on various subjects. Which of the following best describes your level of interest and engagement with global issues like the following. Bill gates probably doesnt have quite as much time to read as hed like. Gates notes may send a welcome note or other exclusive insider mail from time to time. Gates notes will never share and distribute your information with external parties. And bill gates has his annual reading lists book recommendations shared each year by the microsoft founder and philanthropist. Bill gates has some summer reading recommendations for you. Books by bill gates author of surely youre joking, mr. Bill gates says these were the 5 best books he read in. Book suggestion from outstanding entrepreneurs, great politicians, people you admire. I read a lot, but i dont always choose whats on the bestseller list, according to the billionaire and microsoft cofounder.
A full list of bill gates favorite books in 2019and from. Bill gates top book recommendations for the summer aol finance. Please allow for 24 hours for the deactivation to fully process. Bill gates reads about 50 books every year, mark cuban reads three hours every day, mark zuckerberg resolved to read 24 books in a year, and warren buffett spends 80 percent of his day reading. The titles, which address everything from sleep to charter schools and american history, are fairly conventional, but hes. Bill gates reveals his favorite books of 2016 marketwatch.
Book recommendations from bill gates are common as he loves to read and cultivate himself. Bill gates mentioned that this book is so beautifully written that it will mesmerize the readers with the real grander view of life and not with simplistic explanations. Through may 22, one grand is hosting a popup shop at industry city in sunset park, brooklyn. Twelve classic tales from the world of wall street, john brooks this is bill gates favorite business book. Read these 5 books to get 2020 off to a good start gates is out with his usual endofyear book picks, and theyre especially intriguing this year. The microsoft cofounder is known as a bookworm who likes to breeze through everything from nonfiction on fairer capitalism and menstrual period pains to fictional tales of grief and every word that david foster wallace has written. This book stands at the number one position in bill gates recommended book list. Below is a categorized list of his favorite books on each topic.
For his yearend recommendations, billionaire bill gates has shared five books. A full list of bill gates book recommendations from 2012 to 2019. Mar 23, 2015 bill gates often points out books that he considers worth reading, and hes come out with new recommendations this month. Specifically, a copy of the better angels of our nature, by harvard.