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Bill Gates' top reads of 2015: What you need to know about them

By // December 9, 2015, 4:49 AM PST // hope_reese

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  • Bill Gates' top reads of 2015: What you need to know about them

    What has business and tech titan Bill Gates been reading this year? Take a look at this YouTube video for an insider's look on what's at his top reads of the year. We break down each title and what you should know about it.

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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  • Thing Explainer by Randall Munroe

    In this illustrated manual, Munroe uses the 1000 most common English words to help explain complicated "things" like the solar system, datacenters, and more.

    Our take: Thing Explainer is beautiful and intelligent.

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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  • Sustainable Materials With Both Eyes Open by Julian Allwood and Jonathan Cullen

    Although this UK publication may not catch your eye at first, Gates thinks the graphs and charts are worth checking out for an understanding of how we can better use materials to combat climate change.

    Our take: Worth reading. And great illustrations!

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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  • The Road to Character by David Brooks

    NYT columnist David Brooks questions whether we are adequately assessing moral character. What is more important, our “résumé virtues” or our “eulogy virtues”? Brooks makes the case for how we should live to be remembered well.

    Our take: Brooks offers a unique voice on a critically important topic.

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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  • Eradication: Ridding the World of Diseases Forever by Nancy Leys Stepan

    What can history show us about eradicating diseases? This is the question Nancy Leys Stepan explores in her new book.

    Our take: We recommend a look at Eradication, which gives helpful insight into a complex problem.

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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  • Being Nixon by Evan Thomas

    This biography tries to get at the root of who Nixon really was. Thomas offers a softer take on the often-critiqued president.

    Our take: It's fair to question the validity of Thomas's argument, and we caution against letting Nixon off the hook too easily.

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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  • Mindset by Carol Dweck

    In this 2006 release, Dweck explores how the mind shapes our view of our own potential. How do we limit ourselves?

    Our take: Highly recommended!

    SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

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Bill Gates' top reads of 2015: What you need to know about them

What has business and tech titan Bill Gates been reading this year? Take a look at this YouTube video for an insider's look on what's at his top reads of the year. We break down each title and what you should know about it.

SEE: TechRepublic's Tech books: The 10 best reads of 2015

Image: CNET

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By Hope Reese

Hope Reese is a journalist in Louisville, KY. Her writing has been featured in The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, Playboy, Undark Magazine, VICE, Vox, and other publications.