Michelle Obama was First Lady of the United States during Barack Obama's presidency from 2009 to 2017. Since leaving the White House, she has published the memoir 'Becoming,' which became a global bestseller, and continues to champion causes including girls' education and healthy living through her various initiatives and speaking engagements.
12 Books Recommended by Michelle Obama
Ranked by popularity across all reading lists on this site
Educated
8 people recommendedrecommended 2xAn engrossing read, a fresh perspective on the power of an education, and itβs also a testament to the way grit and resilience can shape our lives.
An engrossing read, a fresh perspective on the power of an education, and itβs also a testament to the way grit and resilience can shape our lives.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Melinda Gates, Kathryn Minshew, Marty Cagan, Olivia Wilde, Shauna Niequist
Song of Solomon
5 people recommendedrecommended 3xIβve now read [this book] three times.
Iβve now read [this book] three times.
Iβve now read [this book] three times.
Also recommended by: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bozoma Saint John, Jesse Williams
An American Marriage
5 people recommendedrecommended 2xMichelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Shauna Niequist
The Grapes of Wrath
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xI reread [this book] with the girls, too.
I reread [this book] with the girls, too.
Also recommended by: Christopher Hitchens, Jordan Peterson, Nelson Mandela
Exit West
3 people recommendedrecommended 3xMichelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Also recommended by: Barack Obama, Sarah Jessica Parker
The Snowy Day
2 people recommendedrecommended 3x[About] a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. Heβs a kid just being a kid, and thatβs enough.
[About] a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. Heβs a kid just being a kid, and thatβs enough.
[About] a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. Heβs a kid just being a kid, and thatβs enough.
Also recommended by: Don Cheadle
The Word Collector
2 people recommendedThis book is one of my favorites.
Also recommended by: Barack Obama
White Teeth
I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships.
Commonwealth
recommended 4xMichelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview.
Conversations with Myself
recommended 2xI like to flip through it from time to time because it always seems to give me an extra boost when I need it.
I like to flip through it from time to time because it always seems to give me an extra boost when I need it.
The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
recommended 3xWhat I loved most [about the main character] was that she was a girl, and she was a little different, and she was still the most powerful character.
What I loved most [about the main character] was that she was a girl, and she was a little different, and she was still the most powerful character.
What I loved most [about the main character] was that she was a girl, and she was a little different, and she was still the most powerful character.