Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton

Former U.S. Secretary of State & Presidential Candidate

Diplomat, lawyer, and former First Lady who served as Secretary of State under President Obama and was the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee.

Authors & Thinkers

Hillary Clinton served as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013, focusing on international engagement and women's rights. Previously, she was a U.S. Senator from New York and First Lady during Bill Clinton's presidency. Clinton was the Democratic Party's presidential nominee in 2016 and has remained active in politics and advocacy.

35 Books Recommended by Hillary Clinton

Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site

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#1

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6 people recommendedrecommended 3x

Was written more than a century ago, but its message resonates today.

Was written more than a century ago, but its message resonates today.

Was written more than a century ago, but its message resonates today.

Also recommended by: Jk Rowling, Kathie Lee Gifford, Maya Angelou, Shonda Rhimes, Derek Sivers

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#2

Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari

6 people recommended

Rings the alarm bell for what all of us must do to protect ourselves, our children, and our democracies.

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Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Adam Grant, Mark Manson, Stephen Fry, Susan Cain

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#3

The Brothers Karamazov

by Fyodor Dostoevsky

5 people recommendedrecommended 3x

[This book] made a lasting impression on me when I read it as a young woman.

[This book] made a lasting impression on me when I read it as a young woman.

[This book] made a lasting impression on me when I read it as a young woman.

Also recommended by: Osho, Ernest Hemingway, Jordan Peterson, Russell Moore

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#4

The Color Purple

by Alice Walker

4 people recommendedrecommended 2x

A brutally honest assessment of human nature at its best and worst.

A brutally honest assessment of human nature at its best and worst.

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Also recommended by: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Emma Watson, Shonda Rhimes

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#5

Mom & Me & Mom

by Maya Angelou

3 people recommendedrecommended 2x

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

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Also recommended by: Alice Walker, Emma Watson

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#6

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3 people recommendedrecommended 3x

An inspiring tale of women who survived every kind of hardship, deprivation and political upheaval with their humanity intact.

An inspiring tale of women who survived every kind of hardship, deprivation and political upheaval with their humanity intact.

An inspiring tale of women who survived every kind of hardship, deprivation and political upheaval with their humanity intact.

Also recommended by: Richard Branson, Andrew Chen

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#7

Goodnight Moon

by Margaret Wise Brown

3 people recommendedrecommended 3x

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

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Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Krista Tippett

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#8

The Joy Luck Club

by Amy Tan

2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

This novel opened my eyes.

This novel opened my eyes.

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Also recommended by: Lisa Ling

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2 people recommendedrecommended 3x

One of the most powerful books I've read about the evil consequences of patriarchal oppression, be it personal, cultural or political.

One of the most powerful books I've read about the evil consequences of patriarchal oppression, be it personal, cultural or political.

One of the most powerful books I've read about the evil consequences of patriarchal oppression, be it personal, cultural or political.

Also recommended by: Oprah Winfrey

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Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

2 people recommendedrecommended 3x

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

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Also recommended by: Tim Oreilly

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The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt

2 people recommendedrecommended 3x

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

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Also recommended by: Sarah Jessica Parker

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Winnie-the-Pooh

by A. A. Milne

2 people recommendedrecommended 3x

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book as a child.

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book as a child.

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book as a child.

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Also recommended by: Dr Gabor Mate

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Curious George

by H. A. Rey

2 people recommendedrecommended 3x

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

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Also recommended by: Hoda Kotb

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2 people recommendedrecommended 2x

[The author] saw a deeply disturbing but deeply entrenched practice and refused to accept that it couldn’t be stopped.

[The author] saw a deeply disturbing but deeply entrenched practice and refused to accept that it couldn’t be stopped.

Also recommended by: Melinda Gates

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The Return of the Prodigal Son

by Henri J. M. Nouwen

recommended 2x

I would encourage everyone to read it, particularly if they are going through difficult times.

I would encourage everyone to read it, particularly if they are going through difficult times.

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#16

Citizens of London

by Lynne Olson

recommended 2x

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

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#17

Out of Africa

by Isak Dinesen

recommended 2x

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

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Protocol

by Capricia Penavic Marshall

recommended 2x

In life and in diplomacy, empathy and soft power matter. [This book] is an indispensable guide to both.

In life and in diplomacy, empathy and soft power matter. [This book] is an indispensable guide to both.

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The Hare with Amber Eyes

by Edmund de Waal

recommended 2x

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

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A Suitable Boy

by Vikram Seth

recommended 2x

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

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#21

Runaway

by Alice Munro

recommended 2x

[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].

[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].

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Missing You

by Harlan Coben

recommended 2x

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

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#23

Faith of My Fathers

by John McCain

recommended 3x

[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as [this book].

[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as [this book].

[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as [this book].

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#24

Stephanie Plum Series

by Janet Evanovich

recommended 3x

[This series] always makes me laugh.

[This series] always makes me laugh.

[This series] always makes me laugh.

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#25

West with the Night

by Beryl Markham

recommended 3x

A beautifully written life story of one of the greatest woman adventurers of all time.

A beautifully written life story of one of the greatest woman adventurers of all time.

A beautifully written life story of one of the greatest woman adventurers of all time.

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#26

Decision Points

by George Bush

recommended 3x

[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as [this book].

[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as [this book].

[On my shelves,] you might be surprised to see memoirs by Republicans such as [this book].

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#27

The Signature of All Things

by Elizabeth Gilbert

recommended 3x

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

I can’t stop thinking about [this book].

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Schindler’s List

by Thomas Keneally

recommended 3x

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

One of Hillary Clinton's 3 answers to "Is there one book you wish all students would read?

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#29

After the Music Stopped

by Alan S. Blinder

recommended 3x

[This]account of the financial crisis, is clear in its analysis and recommendations.

[This]account of the financial crisis, is clear in its analysis and recommendations.

[This]account of the financial crisis, is clear in its analysis and recommendations.

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#30

The House at Sugar Beach

by Helene Cooper

recommended 2x

About [the author's] childhood in Liberia.

About [the author's] childhood in Liberia.

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#31

Finding George Orwell in Burma

by Emma Larkin

Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.

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#32

The Clan of the Cave Bear

by Jean M. Auel

recommended 3x

A rich blend of imagination and information about everything from plants that were used for medicine to the rituals and taboos of Neanderthal man.

A rich blend of imagination and information about everything from plants that were used for medicine to the rituals and taboos of Neanderthal man.

A rich blend of imagination and information about everything from plants that were used for medicine to the rituals and taboos of Neanderthal man.

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#33

Carried Away

by Alice Munro

recommended 3x

[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].

[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].

[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].

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#34

Our Divided Political Heart

by E.J. Dionne Jr.

recommended 3x

Shows how most everybody has some conservative and liberal impulses.

Shows how most everybody has some conservative and liberal impulses.

Shows how most everybody has some conservative and liberal impulses.

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#35

The Runaway Bunny

by Margaret Wise Brown

recommended 3x

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

I started reading to Chelsea with [this book] and all the favorites which led her to make her own reading choices.

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