Michelle Obama Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Michelle Obama on X
Michelle Obama is the former First Lady of the U.S. and an author. Girl from the South Side and former First Lady. Wife, mother, dog lover. Always hugger-in-chief. #TheLightWeCarry

Song of Solomon
Toni Morrison
Happy Book Lovers Day, everyone! One of my personal favorites is Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. It's one I’ve often found myself turning back to over the years. I love hearing about what other people are reading. What’s a book you would always recommend? #NationalBookLoversDay https://t.co/F7o1r1aruF
Paperback, 2004
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The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
Michelle Obama
This book is a collection of stories and practices that have helped me sort through all the challenges and questions that keep us up at night: How do I know I’m good enough? How do I bring my whole self to the table? How can I overcome my fears?
Paperback, 2024
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times
Michelle Obama
Atlanta! @TylerPerry and I are so excited to talk about my book #TheLightWeCarry with you tonight. 💃🏾 https://t.co/9YpKMQ4YFe
Paperback, 2024
$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle
Today, I’ll be reading one of my favorites “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. Tune in at 12pm ET here: https://t.co/yHaK8h28bp https://t.co/9HiMiIFLYd
Board Book, 1994
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club)
Ann Napolitano
For more than 26 years, @Oprah has been celebrating the magic of books and has built an amazing community of readers—and I’m lucky my own memoir is a part of it! Oprah, congratulations on your 100th book selection, Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano! I can’t wait to read it. 📚 https://t.co/51i9OyR2QI
Paperback, 2024
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
I Am Becoming...
Zaundra Grant
I’m thrilled to share that the @ScaryMommyBooks Club will be reading Becoming! Join us by reading along and sharing your thoughts and reflections over the next couple of weeks using #IAmBecoming. https://t.co/QxQZA9Zeht
Paperback, 2019
$15.00$7.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Love
Toni Morrison
Happy Book Lovers Day, everyone! One of my personal favorites is Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. It's one I’ve often found myself turning back to over the years. I love hearing about what other people are reading. What’s a book you would always recommend? #NationalBookLoversDay https://t.co/F7o1r1aruF
Paperback, 2005
$16.00$8.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
ADA Twist, Scientist: Show Me the Bunny: A Picture Book
Netflix
Ada Twist, Scientist, and her friends are back for Season 2! I'm so excited for families everywhere to watch their latest adventures as they try new experiments and learn new skills. Watch now on @Netflix! 👩🏾🔬🔬🧪 https://t.co/ZtLDcdLiYE
Hardcover, 2022
$10.99$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Our Unfinished March: The Violent Past and Imperiled Future of the Vote-A History, a Crisis, a Plan
Eric Holder
Democracy is – and always has been – on the line. In Our Unfinished March, @EricHolder dives deep into how our democracy has been fractured and lays out a plan for what we can do to defend it. It's a book worth adding to your summer reading list.
Paperback, 2023
$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Just as I Am: A Memoir
Cicely Tyson
For six decades, @IAmCicelyTyson has graced our movie and television screens—breaking barriers and inspiring us all with her legacy. In her new book #JustAsIAm, she shares her incredible truth and journey. I can’t wait for you all to read it. ❤️ https://t.co/cgESb6i8L2
Hardcover, 2021
$28.99$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book