Bill Gates included a British spy thriller in his 2024 summer book and TV round-up. Here's the full list.

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• Bill Gates unveiled his annual summer read and watch list.
• Gates said the four books and one TV show all "touch on the idea of service to others."
• "Slow Horses," a British spy thriller series on Apple TV+, made the list.

Bill Gates unveiled his annual summer reading and TV list, saying this year is all about altruism.

Gates shared his recommendations in a blog post. The Microsoft cofounder says he reads about 50 books a year.