Similar to his fellow Democrat Kamala Harris, Barack Obama is enjoying a “brat summer.”

The former president took to Instagram on Monday to reveal the songs that have been in his rotation this summer through his annual playlist.

Electropop artist Charli XCX, who has made waves on social media with her latest album “Brat,” is featured with her track “365.” Vice President Harris has also adopted the “brat summer” theme as part of her campaign for the 2024 presidential election.

Obama’s playlist includes country sensation Shaboozey (“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”), pop icon Billie Eilish (“Chihiro”), and hip-hop artist Tommy Richman (“Million Dollar Baby”). Classic artists like 2Pac and The Rolling Stones are also included.

“As summer comes to a close, I wanted to share some tracks I’ve been into lately – and it wouldn’t be my playlist without a diverse range,” Obama stated. “I hope you discover something new!”

In addition to his playlist, Obama also listed his preferred reads for the season.

Summer 2024 Playlist by Barack Obama

• “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” by Shaboozey
• “365” by Charli XCX
• “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish
• “Love Me Jeje” by Tems
• “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” by Artemas
• “Million Dollar Baby” by Tommy Richman
• “I Can’t Even Cry” by Hope Tala
• “No Diggity” by Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre and Queen Pen
• “Charge It” by Enny
• “O Quarto (Soundtrack Version)” by Carminho
• “What’s in the Tea?” by Calimossa
• “I Love the Life I Live, I Live the Life I Love” by Hubert Sumlin and Keith Richards
• “Say So” by PJ Morton ft. JoJo
• “Why Don’t You” by Cleo Sol
• “You’ve Really Got a Hold on Me” by The Miracles
• “Process” by H.E.R.
• “How Do U Want It” by 2Pac ft. K-Ci & JoJo
• “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free” by Sting
• “Unsuffer Me” by Lucinda Williams
• “Golden” by Jill Scott
• “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones
• “My Best” by Saweetie
• “Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting” by Charles Mingus
• “Come Away with Me” by Norah Jones
• “The People” by Common
• “Don’t Cry Baby” by Etta James
• “Bad Boy” by Chris Jedi, Gaby Music & Dei V ft. Anuel AA and Ozuna
• “Yayo” by Rema
• “Old Dutch” by Bonny Light Horseman
• “Symptom of Life” by Willow
• “Whiskey Whiskey” by Moneybagg Yo ft. Morgan Wallen
• “Stargazing” by Myles Smith
• “Wanna Be” by GloRilla & Megan Thee Stallion
• “Jump” by Tyla, Gunna and Skillibeng
• “Perro Negro” by Bad Bunny & Feid
• “Lil Boo Thang” by Paul Russell
• “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” by Digable Planets
• “Them Belly Full (But We Hungry)” by Bob Marley & the Wailers
• “One of These Things First” by Nick Drake
• “Silvio” by Bob Dylan
• “Love Is Everywhere” by Pharoah Sanders
• “Where Did Our Love Go” by The Supremes
• “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyoncé
• “Someone to Watch Over Me” by Samara Joy ft. Pasquale Grasso

Obama recommends notable books: Percival Everett, Jonathan Blitzer, among others

Obama’s selected reading list showcases a variety of genres, from satirical narratives to impactful nonfiction.

Leading the 14 titles is “James” by Percival Everett, a reimagining of Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Everett was a Booker Prize nominee in 2022.

He also recommended “Everyone Who is Gone Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis” by Jonathan Blitzer, which explores the complexities surrounding the illegal immigration crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Additional titles on the reading list include “Reading Genesis” by Marilynne Robinson, “The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley, and “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard Reeves.

“I’ve encountered some fantastic books over the past few months and wanted to share a few of my favorites,” Obama shared on Instagram. “Feel free to send me any book recommendations you think I should explore!

Barack Obama’s summer 2024 book recommendations

• “James” by Percival Everett
• “There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension” by Hanif Abdurraqib
• “Everyone Who is Gone Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis” by Jonathan Blitzer
• “Reading Genesis” by Marilynne Robinson
• “Headshot” by Rita Bullwinkel
• “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
• “Beautiful Days” by Zach Williams
• “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar
• “Memory Piece” by Lisa Ko
• “The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley
• “When the Clock Broke: Con Men, Conspiracists, and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s” by John Ganz
• “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why it Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard Reeves
• “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook” by Hampton Sides
• “Help” by Various Authors
• “Wanted” by Adelle Waldman