Keeping with “a favorite tradition” of his, former President Obama released a year-end list of his favorite books, movies and songs. Posted to Facebook, Obama writes:
“It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved. It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers – some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.”
Among his favorite books, he shares:
Becoming by Michelle Obama (obviously my favorite!)
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight
Immigrant, Montana by Amitava Kumar
The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson
His favorite movies include:
Black Panther
BlacKkKlansman
Support the Girls
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
Roma
And finally, a few of his favorite songs:
Make Me Feel by Janelle Monáe
Every Time I Hear That Song by Brandi Carlile
Apes••t by The Carters
King For A Day by Anderson East
Wow Freestyle by Jay Rock (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
See any of your favorites on the list? Take a look at the full rundown below.
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