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
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
Stolen Focus
6 people recommendedRings the alarm bell for what all of us must do to protect ourselves, our children, and our democracies.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Adam Grant, Mark Manson, Stephen Fry, Susan Cain
The Brothers Karamazov
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
The Color Purple
4 people recommendedrecommended 2xA brutally honest assessment of human nature at its best and worst.
A brutally honest assessment of human nature at its best and worst.
Also recommended by: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Emma Watson, Shonda Rhimes
Mom & Me & Mom
3 people recommendedrecommended 2xHillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.
Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.
Also recommended by: Alice Walker, Emma Watson
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
Goodnight Moon
3 people recommendedrecommended 3xI 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.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Krista Tippett
The Joy Luck Club
2 people recommendedrecommended 2xThis novel opened my eyes.
This novel opened my eyes.
Also recommended by: Lisa Ling
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
Pride and Prejudice
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xOne 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?
Also recommended by: Tim Oreilly
The Goldfinch
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xHillary 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.
Also recommended by: Sarah Jessica Parker
Winnie-the-Pooh
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xHillary 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.
Also recommended by: Dr Gabor Mate
Curious George
2 people recommendedrecommended 3xI 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.
Also recommended by: Hoda Kotb
[The author] saw a deeply disturbing but deeply entrenched practice and refused to accept that it couldnβt be stopped.
[The author] saw a deeply disturbing but deeply entrenched practice and refused to accept that it couldnβt be stopped.
Also recommended by: Melinda Gates
The Return of the Prodigal Son
recommended 2xI 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.
Citizens of London
recommended 2xI canβt stop thinking about [this book].
I canβt stop thinking about [this book].
Out of Africa
recommended 2xOne 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?
Protocol
recommended 2xIn 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.
The Hare with Amber Eyes
recommended 2xI canβt stop thinking about [this book].
I canβt stop thinking about [this book].
A Suitable Boy
recommended 2xI canβt stop thinking about [this book].
I canβt stop thinking about [this book].
Runaway
recommended 2x[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].
[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].
Missing You
recommended 2xHillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.
Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.
Faith of My Fathers
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].
Stephanie Plum Series
recommended 3x[This series] always makes me laugh.
[This series] always makes me laugh.
[This series] always makes me laugh.
West with the Night
recommended 3xA 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.
Decision Points
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].
The Signature of All Things
recommended 3xI canβt stop thinking about [this book].
I canβt stop thinking about [this book].
I canβt stop thinking about [this book].
Schindler’s List
recommended 3xOne 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?
After the Music Stopped
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.
The House at Sugar Beach
recommended 2xAbout [the author's] childhood in Liberia.
About [the author's] childhood in Liberia.
Finding George Orwell in Burma
Hillary Clinton mentioned reading this book in a NY Times interview.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
recommended 3xA 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.
Carried Away
recommended 3x[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].
[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].
[One of] my favorite short stories [collections].
Our Divided Political Heart
recommended 3xShows 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.
The Runaway Bunny
recommended 3xI 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.
