Five of the best 2017 books of the year according to Bill Gates

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Bill Gates is known for his love of reading. He regularly publishes collections and book reviews. This time, Gates summed up the read in 2017 year. So far, none of the books has been published in Russian or Ukrainian, writes AIN.

Reading is my favorite way to pamper curiosity. Although I’m lucky enough to meet a lot of interesting people and visit incredible places to work, I still consider books to be the best opportunity to explore new, interesting topics for you.

This year I have chosen books on several different topics. I really liked “Black Flags. Sunrise LIH "Joby Warrick (Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS, Joby Warrick). I recommend it to anyone who wants to hear a comprehensive history lesson about how ISIS was able to come to power in Iraq.

I also liked John Green’s new turtle in descending order (Turtles All the Way Down, John Green). He tells the story of a young woman who hunts down the missing billionaire. The novel touches on serious topics such as mental illness, but John’s stories are always captivating and filled with beautiful literary references.

Another good book I read recently is Richard Rothstein’s The Color of the Law (The Color of Law, Richard Rothstein). I tried to learn more about the forces that impede economic mobility in the United States. Rothstein’s book helped to understand the role the federal police played in creating the racial segregation of American cities.

For a number of the best books I've read this year, I have written extensive reviews. Among such works are the memoirs of one of my favorite comedians, the sentimental tale of poverty in America, immersion in the history of energy, and two stories about the Vietnam War.

Thi Bui, "The Best We Could"

A luxurious graphic novel is a deeply personal memory exploring what it is like to be a parent and a refugee. The author's family fled Vietnam in 1978 year. Having given birth to a child, the writer decides to learn more about the experiences of her parents, who grew up in a country torn by foreign occupiers.

Matthew Desmond, "The Evicted: Poverty and Well-Being in an American City"

If you want a good understanding of how the causes of poverty intertwine, you should read this book about the eviction crisis in Milwaukee. Desmond painted a brilliant portrait of Americans who live in poverty. He gave me a better understanding of what it would be like to be poor in this country than another favorite book.

Eddie Izzard, "Believe Me: Memoirs of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens"

Izzard's personal story is shocking: he survived a difficult childhood, worked incessantly to overcome the lack of natural talent, and became a world star. If you're a Eddie fan like me, you'll love the book. His writing style is very similar to how he speaks from the stage, so I laughed loudly several times while I was reading.

Viet Tan Nguyen, "Sympathetic"

Most of the books and films about the Vietnam War that I came across, described events from the American side. The award-winning novel Nguyen offers a much needed look at how the Vietnamese felt caught between two fires. Despite all his gloominess, the "Sympathizer" is a fascinating story about a double agent and the problems that he has stuck with.

Vaclav Smil, “Energy and Civilization: History”

Smil is one of the favorite authors, and this is his masterpiece. He describes how the need for energy shaped the history of mankind: from the era of the mills that rotated donkeys to today's desire for renewable energy. Reading the novel is not too easy, but in the end you will feel smarter and better understand how energy innovation guides the path of civilization.

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