Obama Spotlights Books That Have ‘Stayed with Me Throughout My Life’ Podcast

Former United States President Barack Obama is launching a brand-new, six-episode podcast titled A Great Book with Barack Obama in collaboration with Audible and his own media company, Higher Ground. Premiered on September 24, the audio series features the former commander-in-chief chatting with invited guests about six particularly influential novels that molded his personal worldview and societal perspective. Among the highlighted literary works are celebrated titles such as The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin, Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison, and Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Through these engaging discussions, Obama aims to examine the human experience, explore the significance of storytelling, and encourage audiences to rediscover transformative literature. This exciting podcast release closely follows the publication of his customary summer reading list, which highlights a diverse assortment of contemporary page-turners.

"Open a book. Discover a world."

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