Bill Gates' Favorite Books Now Accessible on Spotify
Bill Gates, renowned for his entrepreneurial genius, is also celebrated for his passion for reading. According to CNBC, with over 50 books devoured each year, the Microsoft co-founder regularly shares his literary favorites, inspiring book lovers worldwide.
For those who find the idea of reading a book a week intimidating, Spotify has made accessing Gates' recommendations easier than ever. The streaming platform has recently made over 200,000 audiobooks available for free to its Premium subscribers at $14.99/month, allowing users to listen to up to 15 hours of audiobooks per month.
Among the literary treasures suggested by Gates, here are five books now accessible on Spotify:
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin, a novel centered on the deep friendship between two video game enthusiasts who create a virtual universe that propels them to the top of fame and fortune with their first game, Ichigo, which becomes a blockbuster. The novel explores themes of ambition, identity, failure, and second chances, questioning our desperate need for love and connection.
- Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, a novel that questions our future with super-intelligent robots and our relationship with these machines. It plunges us into a dystopia where humanity has been transformed by technology. Teenagers no longer attend school and are accompanied by Artificial Friends (AFs), advanced robots designed to educate and entertain them. The novel explores themes such as the nature of humanity, love, and consciousness.
- Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, a guide to the importance of sleep and how to improve our nocturnal habits, recommended by Gates for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. Walker, a neuroscientist, explores the vital importance of sleep for our physical, mental, and emotional health.
According to Gates, these readings are not only a means of relaxation but also a powerful tool to stimulate the intellect and foster personal and professional success. So, why not take advantage of this opportunity to enrich your mind with Bill Gates' selection?