What’s Bill Gates reading these days? Check out the books on the list below.
Growth
By Vaclav Smil. From Microorganisms to Megacities.
A book on growth from one of Bill Gates favorite thinkers, Vaclav Smil.
“A systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations.”
Billion Dollar Whale
By Bradley Hope & Tom Wright.
“An epic true tale of hubris and greed, Billion Dollar Whale reveals how this young social climber pulled off one of the biggest heists in history – right under the nose of the global financial industry.”
Upheaval
By Jared Diamond. Turning Points for Nations in Crisis.
From the author of bestseller and billionaire favorite “Guns, Germs, and Steel and Collapse“, this book shows you the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world.
A Gentleman in Moscow
By Amor Towles. A Novel.
“From the New York Times best-selling author of Rules of Civility – a transporting novel about a man who is ordered to spend the rest of his life inside a luxury hotel. “
RAILROADER
By Howard Green. The Unfiltered Genius and Controversy of Four-Time CEO Hunter Harrison.
These Truths
By Jill Lepore. A History of the United States.
“The American experiment rests on three ideas – “these truths”, Jefferson called them – political equality, natural rights, and the sovereignty of the people.”
Why We Sleep
By Matthew Walker. Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams.
Tips from the books include:
- Replace LED bulbs in your bedroom.
- Reduce temperature to 65 degrees.
- Limit alchohol.
- Take midday naps.
“The first sleep book by a leading scientific expert – Professor Matthew Walker, director of UC Berkeley’s Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab – reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better.”
Learn More About the Books on the List
We found a couple of great videos you can watch to learn more about the books on Bill Gates book list above.
Growth:
Upheaval:
Why We Sleep:
Source: Gatesnotes
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