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Seasons readings

Five books to read this winter

These were some of my favorite books from 2025.

Bill Gates sitting at a table surrounded by holiday décor and stacks of books.

Goes without saying

Lessons from a toilet paper shortage

Steven Pinker’s latest book explores the fascinating science behind common knowledge.

A felt sign depicting the cover of the book "When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows" by Steven Pinker with a desktop setting in the background.

Climate matters

I loved this clear-eyed guide to global warming

Hannah Ritchie’s concise, reader-friendly Clearing the Air.

A felt sign depicting the cover of the book "Clearing the Air" by Hannah Ritchie with clouds in the background.

Lung Story Short

A book about tuberculosis, and everything else

Here’s how John Green turned a forgotten disease into a #1 NYT bestseller.

The cover of the book "Everything Is Tuberculosis" by John Green with treatment pills in the background.

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The brilliant teachers who shaped me

In my new book, I give credit where it’s due.

Elementary school classroom from the 1950s with a teacher standing in front of students sitting at desks reading from open textbooks.

Deck the shelves

Books to keep you warm this holiday season

Each book on my list is about making sense of the world around you.

Bill Gates holding a stack of books in front of a Christmas tree.

In service

5 great things to read or watch this summer

I found an unintentional theme connecting them all.

Bill Gates standing with a stack of books on a tray in front of a “come and eat” sign.

Not-so-small talk

A good read for great connections

David Brooks’ new book teaches us how—and why—to make every word count.

Closeup of a person reading the book “How to Know a Person”.

Read, watch, and listen

Great books, songs, and shows for the summer

Because there’s more to life than reading. (Though reading is still the best.)

Stylized image of Bill Gates reading in a pool

Page turners

5 of my all-time favorite books

I decided to try something different for my list of holiday books this year.

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I stopped by Pinkerton's in Houston for lunch—and to share my latest read-and-watch list.
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Holiday Books 2016
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6 Books I Would Recommend Summer Reading
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