Popsugar Entertainment Summer Entertainment Barack Obama's Book Recommendations Barack Obama Has Recommended Summer Books Over the Past Decade — Here Are All 51 23 August 2019 by Brea Cubit View On One Page Photo 2 of 51 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 2 Aug. 2009 — Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Tom Friedman What it's about: Friedman details the urgent need for environmental conservation and renewal while explaining the historical causes that have threatened the planet's stability and well-being. Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Tom Friedman ($14) Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Tom Friedman $14 from amazon.com Buy Now Previous Next Start Slideshow Summer EntertainmentBook LoversBooksBarack Obama