Bill Gates Shares the 5 Best Books He Read This Year

Bill Gates has announced his annual list of his favorite books of the year, perfectly timed for the holiday season. The Microsoft co-founder encourages the gift of reading with these five titles, which range from a memoir about the power of education to a guide to facing modern-day fears.

In a post detailing his picks on Gates Notes, the philanthropist acknowledges that he normally does not consider the "giftable" nature of a book, but his selections for 2018 can truly satisfy any reader.

Bill Gates has announced his annual list of his favorite books of the year, perfectly timed for the holiday season. The Microsoft co-founder encourages the gift of reading with these five titles, which range from a memoir about the power of education to a guide to facing modern-day fears. In a post detailing his picks on Gates Notes, the philanthropist acknowledges that he normally does not consider the "giftable" nature of a book, but his selections for 2018 can truly satisfy any reader.