What Barack Obama Loved in 2024: Books, Movies, and Songs to Explore
As we are at the end of December 2024 and ready to start a new year 2025, this time the former U.S. President Barack Obama continues his tradition of sharing his annual reading list, movies list, and songs recommendations for their followers! This year of 2024 Obama unveiled a selection of ten books on his X and Instagram accounts, the genres including love, politics, mental health, and art. Along with his book choices he also shared a list of movies recommendation and in the 3rd post he shared list of favorite songs from this year 2024.
The list shared by Obama is featuring Books with titles like Intermezzo by Sally Rooney and The Work of Art by Adam Moss, and also a thought-provoking movie lineup that includes a big hit of the year Dune: Part Two and The Promised Land. The music playlist is including songs by Beyoncé, Hozier, and Kendrick Lamar.
In his post where he shared his favourite book on Instagram; Obama wrote: “I always look forward to sharing my annual list of favorite books, movies, and music. Today, I’ll start by sharing some of the books that have stuck with me long after I finished reading them. Check them out this holiday season, preferably at an independent bookstore or library!”
Barack Obama’s 2024 Book Recommendations: From ‘Intermezzo’, ‘Orbital’ to ‘The work of Art’:
| Book Title | Author | Description |
| Intermezzo | Sally Rooney | Explores love and loss through the story of two brothers and the women in their lives. |
| Orbital | Samantha Harvey | A Booker Prize-winning novel about astronauts orbiting a space station for 24 hours. |
| The Anthropologists | Ayşegül Savaş | Follows an expat couple’s search for an apartment, delving deep into life’s subtle intricacies. |
| In Ascension | Martin MacInnes | A microbiologist uncovers natural wonders while investigating a trench in the Atlantic Ocean. |
| Someone Like Us | Dinaw Mengestu | A son of Ethiopian immigrants investigates family secrets after his father’s sudden death. |
| The Anxious Generation | Jonathan Haidt | Examines how modern technology contributes to mental health issues among children. |
| Patriot | Alexei Navalny | A posthumously published memoir of the late Russian opposition leader. |
| Stolen Pride | Arlie Russell Hochschild | Analyzes Trump’s appeal among blue-collar voters and its societal implications. |
| Growth: A Reckoning | Daniel Susskind | Explores the impact of unchecked economic growth on inequality and the environment. |
| The Work of Art | Adam Moss | Features interviews with artists and creators to explore the process of making something from nothing. |
Summer 2024 Reading List of Barack Obama:
Earlier in the year, Obama also released a summer reading list with 14 captivating titles. From novels to non-fiction, this list explored history, culture, feminism, and democracy.
| Category | Highlighted Titles |
| Fiction | James by Percival Everett, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, Memory Piece by Lisa Ko |
| Non-Fiction | Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves, Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinson, When The Clock Broke by John Ganz |
Both lists showcase Obama’s diverse reading preferences and his keen interest in thought-provoking themes. If you’re looking for books to add to your shelf this holiday season, these selections offer a great starting point.
Which of these books are you excited to read? Let us know!
Barack Obama’s Favorite movies of 2024: ‘ Dune’ is on the list!
While sharing the movies of 2024 he wrote a caption on post- “Here are a few movies I’d recommend checking out this year.”
| Movie Title | Release Month | Release Year |
| All We Imagine as Light | March | 2024 |
| The Piano Lesson | January | 2024 |
| The Promised Land | April | 2024 |
| The Seed of the Sacred Fig | February | 2024 |
| Dune: Part Two | November | 2024 |
| Anora | May | 2024 |
| Didi (弟弟) | June | 2024 |
| Sugarcane | July | 2024 |
| A Complete Unknown | October | 2024 |
Barack Obama’s Favorite songs of 2024: Song by Beyoncé, Hozier are recommended !
In an another post he shared a list of his recommended songs of 2024 with caption; “Here are my favorite songs from this year! Check them out if you’re looking to shake up your playlist – and let me know if there’s a song or artist I should make sure to listen to.”
| Song Title | Artist(s) | Release Month & Year |
| Squabble Up | Kendrick Lamar | January 2024 |
| Lunch | Billie Eilish | February 2024 |
| Yayo | Rema | February 2024 |
| Jump | Tyla, Gunna & Skillibeng | March 2024 |
| Band4Band | Central Cee & Lil Baby | March 2024 |
| God Gave Me Feet for Dancing | Ezra Collective & Yazmin Lacey | April 2024 |
| Ramblin’ | The Red Clay Strays | April 2024 |
| Favourite | Fontaines D.C. | May 2024 |
| Active | Asake & Travis Scott | May 2024 |
| A Bar Song (Tipsy) | Shaboozey | June 2024 |
| Old Dutch | Bonny Light Horseman | June 2024 |
| Is It Worth It | Rae Khalil | July 2024 |
| Texas Hold ’Em | Beyoncé | July 2024 |
| Kehlani | Jordan Adetunji | August 2024 |
| I Like the Way You Kiss Me | Artemas | August 2024 |
| Scooter Blues | Johnny Blue Skies | September 2024 |
| Too Sweet | Hozier | September 2024 |
| Peaceful Place | Leon Bridges | October 2024 |
| Million Dollar Baby | Tommy Richman | October 2024 |
| Right Back to It | Waxahatchee & MJ Lenderman | November 2024 |
| Stargazing | Myles Smith | November 2024 |
| That’s How I’m Feeling | Jack White | December 2024 |
| Gold Coast | Moses Sumney | December 2024 |
| Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido | Karol G | December 2024 |
| Gata Only | FloyyMenor & Cris MJ | December 2024 |
These list of books , movies and songs by Obama is reflecting his mix choices from different genres, styles, and global talent. We are excited to know about your favrouite picks from these list recommended by Ex- President of Americs!
