Tech pioneer, founder of Microsoft, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and author Bill Gates is a serious reader known for his excellent book recommendations. With the year coming to a close, Gates shares some of his favorite reading from 2018 and promises that they also make great holiday gifts.To see all of Bill Gates’ book recommendations throughout the year, follow him here

If you're like me, you love giving—or getting!—books during the holidays. A great read is the perfect gift: thoughtful and easy to wrap (with no batteries or assembly required). Plus, I think everyone could use a few more books in their lives. I usually don't consider whether something would make a good present when I’m putting together my end-of-year book list—but this year's selections are highly giftable.My list is pretty eclectic this year. From a how-to guide about meditation to a deep dive on autonomous weapons to a thriller about the fall of a once-promising company, there's something for everyone. If you're looking for a foolproof gift for your friends and family, you can’t go wrong with one of these.