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 25 of 51 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 25 Aug. 2015 — Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow What it's about: This biography about the first commander in chief, George Washington, delves deep into the historical figure's contributions to forming federal government and establishing the U.S. presidency. Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow ($18, originally $22) Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow $18 from barnesandnoble.com Buy Now Previous Next Start Slideshow Summer EntertainmentBook LoversBooksBarack Obama