5 books that will help you see the world differently, according to suggestions from Bill Gates

Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and famous philanthropist, has released a list of five recommended books to read in 2025.

Bill Gates' 2025 year-end book list includes outstanding works that help readers both entertain and expand their knowledge - Photo: Page Six

Bill Gates emphasizes that reading these books not only helps understand the world around us, but also promotes critical thinking, empathy, and creative inspiration.

From emotionally charged novels to non-fiction works that analyze society, climate, and technology, each book offers unique perspectives and inspiration to readers.

5 books that Bill Gates recommends reading at the end of the year:

Remarkably Bright Creatures , Friendship and Memories

The novel Remarkably Bright Creatures by author Shelby Van Pelt tells the story of Tova, an elderly woman living alone by the sea after many losses in her life.

"Priceless keepsake" edition in Vietnam

Her life changes when Marcellus, an octopus living in an aquarium at a nearby aquarium , exhibits extraordinary intelligence and uncanny communication abilities.

The story is both gentle and profound, exploring themes of friendship, memory, courage and the meaning of relationships in life.

Bill Gates commented that this work "brings moments of contemplation about old age, love and the meaning of life".

The Vietnamese version of "Priceless keepsake" has been highly appreciated by readers for maintaining the humanistic depth of the original, while evoking appreciation for precious relationships and memories.

Clearing the Air - environmental awareness

Clearing the Air by scientist Hannah Ritchie is an in-depth non-fiction book about air pollution and climate change.

Ritchie uses global scientific data to analyze the causes, consequences, and possible solutions to improve air quality. The book provides an overview of policy, technology, and practical impacts on human health and life.

The book also encourages readers to take practical action to protect the planet, from small changes in daily life to supporting green policies.

Bill Gates considers this to be one of the works that helps readers understand the true state of the environment and realize the importance of evidence-based decisions.

Who Knew , behind the scenes of the entertainment industry

Billionaire Barry Diller's memoir Who Knew recounts his career journey and personal experiences in the entertainment, media, and technology industries.

A journey from behind the scenes of the entertainment industry to world-changing decisions

Barry Diller shares the key decisions, opportunities, and challenges he faced.

From running a television empire, developing the Internet to innovating in the creative industries.

Bill Gates commented that this is an ideal work for readers to understand how the entertainment industry works, the role of technology in shaping modern society and how pioneers create lasting impact.

The book also inspires strategic thinking and perseverance in a competitive business environment.

When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows , collective and social knowledge

In his book When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows, psychologist and linguist Steven Pinker explores the concept of "common knowledge"—knowledge that everyone knows that everyone else knows.

This is an ideal book for anyone interested in sociology, psychology, and complex decision-making models.

The book explains how collective knowledge forms and influences human behavior, from decision making to building social communities.

Bill Gates said the book helps readers expand their awareness of social structure, how people interact, build trust and make collective decisions.

Finding opportunity in challenge through the book Abundance

Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson examines the major challenges facing modern society, from clean energy and housing to economics and public policy.

The authors not only point out problems but also propose innovative solutions, focusing on opportunities to improve society and create lasting positive impact.

This is a reminder that in every complex problem, there is an opportunity for people to create lasting and meaningful change.

Bill Gates emphasized that the book helps readers identify how to exploit the potential in each challenge, inspire optimism and promote positive action.

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