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 4 of 51 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 4 Aug. 2009 — Plainsong by Kent Haruf What it's about: Set in Colorado, Plainsong follows the stories of several characters with a common thread. Through their respective struggles and experiences, you learn about the importance of family, community, and redemption. Plainsong by Kent Haruf ($15, originally 16) Plainsong by Kent Haruf $15 from barnesandnoble.com Buy Now Previous Next Start Slideshow Summer EntertainmentBook LoversBooksBarack Obama