12 books recommended by Bill Gates
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Bill Gates has said he reads about a book a week. Image: © GUS RUELAS / Reuters
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Billionaire Bill Gates has said he reads about a book a week.
We sifted through years of his book recommendations to find 12 that made especially strong impressions on him. Read on to find out why he enjoyed each one.
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Here are the links to find each book:
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