President Obama Shares His Favorite Music, Books and Movies of 2019. Here's What Made the Cut
Former President Barack Obama released lists of his favorite books, music and movies of 2019 in a series of Instagram posts, as part of what he calls a “fun little tradition.”
“Outlets like literature and art can enhance our day-to-day experiences,” Obama wrote in the first Instagram post. “They’re the fabric that helps make up a life — the album that lifts us up after a long day, the dog-eared paperback we grab off the shelf to give to a friend, the movie that makes us think and feel in a new way, works that simply help us escape for a bit.”
Obama released the final list on Monday with a round-up of his favorite songs of the year. Like in previous years, the list demonstrated the former President’s diverse musical tastes, leaving room for both chart-toppers like Beyonce and lesser-known up-and-comers like Angelica Garcia. The list spans genres, including “Hello Sunshine” by legendary singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen and the Spanish-language dance song “Baila Baila Baila” by Ozuna, Daddy Yankee and J. Balvin.
This year’s list from the former POTUS includes 19 works of fiction, nonfiction — two specifically tagged for sports fans, including a biography by Jim Rooney about his father and the “Rooney Rule” that has become synonymous with his legacy.
Here are some of the books that made the cut:
And from screens big and small, Obama cited movies including The Farewell, Little Women, Parasite and Netflix’s The Irishman — though he did not specify whether he made it through the latter in one go. His favorite TV shows included Watchmen and Fleabag.
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