These are the 3 books Barack Obama thinks everyone should read this spring

As president, Obama embraced the role of bookworm-in-chief, regularly offering recommendations based on his own voracious reading. Recently he took to Facebook to offer a short but eclectic list of must read titles for spring. His list includes The Moment of Lift, The Shadow of Sirius, and Pachinko.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Memorial Day is only a couple of weeks away, which means the unofficial start of vacation season is fast approaching. Hopefully, you'll soon be enjoying a few lazy summer breaks. (Really, take a vacation! Science shows it's essential for both productivity and psychological well-being.)You'll need a few books to pass the time. Barack Obama wants to help.Read more: That iconic photo of Obama bending over so a boy could feel his hair was taken just over 10 years ago. Here's the moving story behind it.As president, Obama embraced the role of bookworm-in-chief, regularly offering recommendations based on his own voracious reading. He hasn't given up the habit since leaving the oval office. Recently he took to Facebook to offer a short but eclectic list of must read titles for spring. Get ready to fill up your e-reader or beach bag.