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

Bill Gates in May 2024.Sean Gallup/Getty Images

• 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."

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.

"The books and TV series on my summer list all touch on the idea of service to others — why we do it, the things that can make it difficult, and why we should do it anyway," Gates wrote.

The Microsoft cofounder wrote that he didn't intend to center the list around service, but it's "certainly as relevant today as ever."

"At a time when wars dominate the headlines and our politics is becoming more and more polarized, it's inspiring to appreciate those who help others and think about how we can be more generous in our own lives," he wrote.

Here are the four books and one TV series that Gates said will enrich your summer.