Michelle Obama
Author, Celebrity, Lawyer, Politician
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama is an American attorney and author who served as the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. She was the first African-American woman to serve in this position. She is the wife of former President Barack Obama.
Michelle Obama's 32 Book Recommendations
- More Myself: A Journey
- Eat a Little Better: Great Flavor, Good Health, Better World: “new book shares healthy tips & delicious recipes my family has enjoyed for years.”
- The Gruffalo
- Giraffe Problems
- There's a Dragon in Your Book: “Today, I'll be reading one of my favorites: "There's a Dragon in Your Book."”
- Miss Maple's Seeds
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar: “Today, I'll be reading one of my favorites "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.”
- The Bear Ate Your Sandwich
- Oh, the Places You'll Go!
- Can I Be Your Dog?
- The Snowy Day
- The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking
- The Grapes of Wrath
- White Teeth
- An American Marriage
- Song of Solomon
- The Word Collector
- Commonwealth
- Life of Pi
- Exit West
- Educated: “It's 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.”
- Conversations with Myself: “I like to flip through it from time to time because it always seems to give me an extra boost when I need it.”
- Long Walk To Freedom
- Where the Wild Things are: “Barack and I had so much fun reading Where the Wild Things Are – a family favorite”
- Matriarch: A Memoir: “Matriarch is more than a memoir — it's a love letter to Black women, to our stories, to our families... This is a must-read”
- Thicker than Water: A Memoir
- Hello Beautiful
- Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote: “It's a book worth adding to your summer reading list.”
- The Trayvon Generation: “It is powerful, poignant, and deeply moving. I hope you'll check it out.”
- Just As I Am: A Memoir: “In her new book #JustAsIAm, she shares her incredible truth and journey. I can't wait for you all to read it.”
- Yes We Did: Photos and Behind-the-Scenes Stories Celebrating Our First African American President: “his book features a collection of memories I'll always cherish.”
- A Promised Land: “I'm so proud of Barack for this candid, reflective, and beautifully written memoir.”