Former President Obama’s Favorite Books, Movies and Songs of 2018

Have any favorite flicks in common with the ex-prez?

Barack Obama leaves Upland restaurant on March 10, 2017 in New York City.  (James Devaney/GC Images)
Barack Obama leaves Upland restaurant on March 10, 2017 in New York City. (James Devaney/GC Images)

Keeping with “a favorite tradition” of his, former President Obama released a year-end list of his favorite books, movies and songs. Posted to Facebook, Obama writes:

“It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved. It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers – some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.”

Among his favorite books, he shares:

Becoming by Michelle Obama (obviously my favorite!)

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight

Immigrant, Montana by Amitava Kumar

The Largesse of the Sea Maiden by Denis Johnson

His favorite movies include:

Black Panther

BlacKkKlansman

Support the Girls

Won’t You Be My Neighbor

Roma

And finally, a few of his favorite songs:

Make Me Feel by Janelle Monáe

Every Time I Hear That Song by Brandi Carlile

Apes••t by The Carters

King For A Day by Anderson East

Wow Freestyle by Jay Rock (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

See any of your favorites on the list? Take a look at the full rundown below.

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