Best Bill Gates Recommended Books for 2024: Top 14 List
We all know Bill Gates as a tech whiz, but did you know he’s also a bookworm? When picking the 14 best Bill Gates recommended books, we focus on diversity, thought-provoking themes, and practical insights. These aren’t just random picks; they’re books that make you smarter, funnier, and more informed. So, grab a comfy chair and get ready for a wild ride through the pages of some of the most interesting books out there!
On this list:
- The Better Angels of Our Nature
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
- Factfulness
- The Gene: An Intimate History
- Educated
- The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
- The Rosie Project
- Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words
- Business Adventures
- The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future
- Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow
- Should We Eat Meat? Evolution and Consequences of Modern Carnivory
- Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
- Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
14 The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
Bill Gates loves that this book takes a deep dive into human violence over time and shows how we’ve become less violent.
13 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Bill enjoys how this book tells the history of humanity in a way that’s both engaging and informative.
12 Factfulness by Hans Rosling
Bill Gates loves the optimism in this book, showing the world is getting better than we think.
11 The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Bill appreciates how this book explains genetics in a way that’s easy to understand for everyone.
10 Educated by Tara Westover
Bill Gates is fascinated by this memoir of a woman who grows up in a strict and abusive household and escapes through education.
9 The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert
Bill finds this book illuminating as it discusses the mass extinctions happening right now and their causes.
8 The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
Bill Gates enjoys the humor and the unique take on relationships found in this romantic comedy novel.
7 Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe
Bill enjoys this book for its creativity in explaining complex concepts using simple language and fun illustrations.
6 Business Adventures by John Brooks
Bill Gates calls it the best business book he’s ever read, thanks to its gripping stories of big business events.
5 The Grid: The Fraying Wires Between Americans and Our Energy Future by Gretchen Bakke
Bill recommends this book for its detailed look at energy grids and the future of power in America.
4 Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow by Yuval Noah Harari
Bill finds this book intriguing as it explores the future of humanity, technology, and the potential for artificial intelligence.
3 Should We Eat Meat? Evolution and Consequences of Modern Carnivory by Vaclav Smil
Bill Gates recommends this book for its thorough examination of the ethical and environmental aspects of eating meat.
2 Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
Bill Gates finds this book fascinating for its exploration of memory and the techniques to improve it.
1 Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker
Bill Gates loves this book for its data-driven optimism about the state of the world and human progress. It’s both inspiring and informative.
