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12 books recommended by Bill Gates

Bill Gates, Microsoft Chairman and Co-Chair and Trustee of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, takes part in a panel discussion titled "Investing in African Prosperity" at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California May 1, 2013.

Bill Gates has said he reads about a book a week. Image: © GUS RUELAS / Reuters

Shana Lebowitz
Strategy Reporter, Business Insider
Mike Nudelman
Graphic Designer, Business Insider

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.

12 books Bill Gates thinks everyone should read
Image: Business Insider

Here are the links to find each book:

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