Michelle Obama's Book Recommendations

"This book is one of my favorites."

"Barack and I had so much fun reading “The Word Collector” for a family read-a-long through the @chipublib. This book is one of my favorites—it reminds me of what it was like to get lost in the magic of words as a little kid. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did."

"Happy Book Lovers Day, everyone! One of my personal favorites is Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. It's one I’ve often found myself turning back to over the years. I love hearing about what other people are reading. What’s a book you would always recommend? #NationalBookLoversDay"

"Michelle Obama said this is one of the books on her nightstand in a "New York Times" interview."

"I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships."

"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."

"An engrossing read, a fresh perspective on the power of an education, and it’s also a testament to the way grit and resilience can shape our lives."

"I like to flip through it from time to time because it always seems to give me an extra boost when I need it."

"I reread The Grapes of Wrath with the girls, too."

"[About] a boy who happened to be black and who happened to live in the city. He’s a kid just being a kid, and that’s enough."

"I reread Life of Pi with the girls, too."

"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."

"In her book, she uses the lens of the 2020 movement for racial justice to explore its impact on the Black experience—the joy, the fear, the frustration. It is powerful, poignant, and deeply moving. I hope you’ll check it out."

"Today, I’ll be reading one of my favorites: “There’s a Dragon in Your Book.” It’s a fun read that requires a little imagination and a lot of heart. Tune in at 12pm ET on @PenguinRandom’s Facebook or anytime after on @PBSKids YouTube channel."