Barack Obama is once again stepping into the world of storytelling with a new project that brings his lifelong love of reading into focus. The former US president has unveiled a series that will spotlight influential works of literature and explore the lasting impact they have had on readers and society at large.

The project is being produced by Audible and Higher Ground, the media company founded by Barack and Michelle Obama. Set to debut later this year, the series will see Obama revisiting books that have shaped his worldview while discussing their continued relevance with special guests.

Barack Obama's new podcast, A Great Book with Barack Obama, will be a six-episode series exploring books that have left a lasting impression on the former president. Each episode will center on a different title, with Obama joined by a guest to discuss the themes, ideas, and cultural significance of the work.

Among the books featured in the series are Toni Morrison's Song of Solomon, James Baldwin's The Fire Next Time, John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Cormac McCarthy's All the Pretty Horses, Marilynne Robinson's Gilead, and Robert Penn Warren's All the King's Men. Obama said the goal is to encourage listeners to discover or revisit books that continue to offer insight into the human experience.

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Beyond discussing influential books, the podcast is the latest addition to Obama's growing media ventures through Higher Ground, following recent projects such as his HBO collaboration with Larry David.

A Great Book with Barack Obama is scheduled to launch on September 24, 2026, through Audible. While the guest lineup has not yet been revealed, the series marks another collaboration between Higher Ground and Audible following the Obamas' continued expansion into podcasts, film, television, and audio storytelling.

The announcement aligns with Obama's long-standing reputation as an avid reader. Over the years, his annual reading lists have regularly drawn attention from book lovers, and the new podcast appears to build on that interest by giving him a platform to discuss some of the works that have influenced his thinking in greater depth.

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