Bill Gates: "Blueprint by Nicholas Christakis is a fascinating look at human behavior."

Bill Gates: "An American Marriage is a moving look at how incarceration changes relationships."

Bill Gates: "A book about growth—in every sense. Vaclav Smil’s latest masterpiece."

Bill Gates: "Eger’s life story gives her fascinating insight into how people move on after trauma."

Bill Gates: "A wonderful, mind-bending novel. Cloud Atlas is a touching and very clever story about moral choices."

Bill Gates: "Breath from Salt gave me new perspective on a disease I’ve been following for two decades."

Bill Gates: "I recommend this book to everyone who spends time working on energy issues, not to cheer them up but to help them have a stronger framework for evaluating energy promises"

Bill Gates: "I really liked Freakonomics and I think SuperFreakonomics is even better."

Bill Gates: "Aid money can and does work. It improves people’s lives and makes the world a better and safer place.

Fortunately, an elegant and deeply researched new book has come along to reframe the debate and tip it, I hope, in a new direction."

Bill Gates: "A great source of data-driven wisdom about development aid."

Bill Gates: "Fortunately, there is a great biography of Borlaug, The Man Who Fed the World, which I highly recommend"

Bill Gates: "Her research alone is a tremendous achievement."

Bill Gates: "If you have a particular interest in what life is like for hunter-gatherers, The World Until Tomorrow is a good choice."

Bill Gates: "The Great Escape is an excellent book"

Bill Gates: "A fascinating look at the stuff that makes modern life possible."

Bill Gates: "I loved Doris Kearns Goodwin’s Team of Rivals, about President Lincoln, and highly recommend this one too."

Bill Gates: "a sobering but engaging and informative read."

Bill Gates: "How Asia Works is not a gripping page-turner aimed at general audiences,

but it’s a good read for anyone who wants to understand what actually determines whether a developing economy will succeed."

Bill Gates: "How to Lie With Statistics is a great introduction to a crucial topic."

Bill Gates: "Can we produce enough meat for everyone without wrecking the planet?"

Bill Gates: "I got a kick out of Randall Munroe’s brilliant, offbeat science lessons."

Bill Gates: "I loved reading this science book for young adults."

Bill Gates: "Read this book and you’ll never look at a pencil or razor the same way."

Bill Gates: "As Epic Measures shows, the more we make sure reliable information gets out there, the better decisions we all can make, and the more impact we all can have."

Bill Gates: "Nancy Leys Stepan has written a useful history of efforts to eliminate diseases."

Bill Gates: "What does a virtuous life look like? David Brooks suggests an intriguing idea."

Bill Gates: "A fascinating look at how we all do math."

Bill Gates: "Most people think strength is a positive quality in a leader, but this book proves them wrong."

Bill Gates: "A literary master serves up a winner

I loved this book on tennis as much for the writing as its insights into my favorite sport."

Bill Gates: "Evicted is beautifully written, eye-opening, and unforgettable."

Bill Gates: "Lifelong learners will appreciate this book about the history of everything"

Bill Gates: "Not enough people are paying attention to this economic trend"

Bill Gates: "Everything you ever wanted to know about the stuff in your veins."

Bill Gates: "Michael Beschloss’s latest book gave me insights about leadership."

Bill Gates: "I love all of Jared's books. Jared Diamond explains why some nations flourish in tough times."

Bill Gates: "An amazing guidebook for raising and educating our kids"

Bill Gates: "Good Economics for Hard Times was written about a pre-COVID world, but it’s still relevant today."

Bill Gates: "Erik Larson’s The Splendid and the Vile is a page-turner about getting through World War II."