On Tuesday, Barack Obama released his annual list of the books and music he and Michelle Obama will be listening to this summer.
Big picture: The former president has made it an annual tradition to share his favorite songs and songs with fans on social media.
Zoom in: The latest reading list includes nonfiction and fiction from a variety of authors, from Jessamine Chan’s “Family Chaos” to John Le Carré’s “Silverview.”
He says, “Every year I’m excited to share my summer playlist because I get to learn about so many new artists from your responses — it’s an example of how music can bring us all together,” Obama said in a tweet sharing his summer. playlist.
Flashback: Obama Releases Summer 2021 Playlist