Barack Obama is sharing his annual list of his favorite books of the year ... long after I finished reading them," Obama wrote in his caption. He added, "Check them out this holiday season ...

On Thursday, former President Barack Obama announced the release ... "There's no feeling like finishing a book, and I'm proud of this one," he wrote on Instagram about his new book.

Barack Obama ... list of favorite books, movies, and music. Today I’ll start by sharing some of the books that have stuck with me long after I finished reading them," Obama wrote in his caption.