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The video leverages the immense popularity and relatability of Barack and Michelle Obama to create engaging content around a universally appreciated topic: books. The personal anecdotes and lighthearted interaction make the content shareable and appealing.

Summary

Barack and Michelle Obama share their favorite books. Michelle names "Becoming" and Barack names "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison.

Structure

1Question about favorite book
2Michelle names "Becoming"
3Barack names "Song of Solomon"
4Lighthearted exchange

On-screen text

What's your favorite book in the library reading room? Becoming. Oh, yeah. That was easy. Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.

Transcript

What's your favorite book in the library reading room? Becoming. Oh, yeah. That was easy. Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison.

Original caption

Happy National Book Lovers Day! Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison is one of Barack and Michelle's favorite books— though he recently caught her by surprise sharing his new favorite book at the Chicago Public Library branch at the Obama Presidential Center. 🫶🏾 What is a book that you love to read?