Continuing an annual tradition from his presidency, former President Barack Obama on Friday shared a list of his favorite books, movies and music of 2018.

It gives me a moment to pause and reflect on the year through the books, movies, and music that I found most thought-provoking, inspiring, or just plain loved, he wrote on Facebook . It also gives me a chance to highlight talented authors, artists, and storytellers some who are household names and others who you may not have heard of before.

Obamas picks reflect a diverse array of interests and spotlight many works by artists of color.

But his favorite book of the year should come as no surprise: former first lady Michelle Obama s smash hit memoir Becoming obviously my favorite! he wrote. Earlier this fall, he joined her during her book tour, making a surprise appearance at Washingtons Capital One Arena.

Check out all of Obamas picks below.