In honor of nearly a decade of spectacular book recommendations, we’re looking back at all of Obama’s summer-reading recommendations. Even though it’s already August, the former president’s idea of a “light read”—The Sixth Extinction?—is one that works in any season.

2009

2010

2011 

2012 – A busy year—reading list not disclosed.

2013 – Another busy year! No time for books.

2014 

2015

2016

2017
(Note: This was a year-end round-up, so not explicitly for summer. But as a bonus, Obama also released a playlist this year.) 

2018

2019

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