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Barack Obama Shares His Favorite Music, Movies And Books Of 2022

The 44th President’s taste is always on point.

For one of his annual traditions, former President Barack Obama released lists of his favorite music, movies and books for 2022.

“I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you,” the 44th President tweeted on Thursday (Dec. 23). “First up, here are some of the books I read and enjoyed this year. Let me know which books I should check out in 2023.”

For music, Obama included Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Burna Boy and Lizzo on his list. He listed a diverse array of film choices, ranging from The Woman King to Till to Top Gun: Maverick.

When it comes to what the first Black president had on his reading list, one of his selections he admitted was “biased:” his wife and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s most recent literary release The Light We Carry. Other selections include South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry and Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Afterlives.

Check out Obama’s favorite movies, music and books of 2022 below.

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