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 6 of 51 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 6 Aug. 2010 — Freedom by Jonathan Franzen What it's about: A married couple's relationship and lifestyle undergo drastic changes as they're forced to confront their pasts and hope for a better future. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen ($17, originally $18) Freedom by Jonathan Franzen $17 from barnesandnoble.com Buy Now Previous Next Start Slideshow Summer EntertainmentBook LoversBooksBarack Obama