WASHINGTON — Whether you’re lounging at the beach or stuck inside during a summer thunderstorm, a book is the perfect companion to have in any situation.

But with so many books to choose from, where do you even start?

Bill Gates has you covered with five summer reads he recommended this week on his blog.

“The books on this year’s summer reading list pushed me out of my own experiences, and I learned some things that shed new light on how our experiences shape us and where humanity might be headed,” Gates had written.

Here are the five books he says will “transport you somewhere else.”

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