The former First Lady likes books that entertain, even when they tackle serious subjects.
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In 1992, the Queen was on a tour to Australia when the then Prime Minister, Paul Keating, was photographed putting his arm around her while introducing her to dignitaries. The PM was famously named the 'Lizard of Oz' by the press for this gaffe. Years later, the Queen's private secretary Lord Robert Fellowes said the Queen took no offence.
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Michelle Obama reads a lot when she travels and when she is on a holiday. And she says she likes books that entertain, even when they tackle serious subjects. It is one of the reasons she enjoys 'White Teeth' by Zadie Smith.
“I read it years ago but picked it up again recently because Malia is a big fan of Zadie and her work,” Obama said in an interview. “I love the way the story weaves together so many complex and powerful forces that affect our lives and our relationships — family and parenting, religion and politics, and so much more. Plus, it’s just plain funny. I love books that make me laugh every now and then. It’s something I hoped to do with my memoir, because even if a book takes on serious topics, I think it should still be fun to read.”
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