Bill Gates’ Holiday Reading List: 5 Books for a Mindful New Year

For those wondering how to spend the holidays productively, Uncle Gates has you covered. Bill Gates just released his annual list of must-reads for the holiday season. Here are his top five picks for starting 2025 with a bit more wisdom:

·       An Unfinished Love Story by Doris Kearns Goodwin
A personal and historical memoir by the famed biographer, detailing her life and the legacy of her late husband, a speechwriter for several U.S. presidents.

·       The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
A must-read for anyone working with teens. This book explores how digitalization and smartphones are reshaping the mental health and development of young people — and offers practical solutions.

·       Engineering in Plain Sight by Grady Hillhouse
An accessible guide to everyday engineering marvels, from power transformers to cell towers, explaining the infrastructure we often take for granted.

·       The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman
Gates calls this the definitive book on how AI and scientific advancements are transforming every facet of our lives.

·       Federer by Doris Henkel
A deep dive into the life and career of tennis legend Roger Federer, capturing the genius behind the athlete.