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CONTEST: What Is Barack Obama Reading?

by Celebuzz on Dec. 23, 2008 10:50 AM / 22 Comments

UPDATE: A day after Celebuzz presented the world with vacation photos of Barack Obama and his family in Hawaii, we have a burning question:

What is the name of the book Obama is holding in his right hand?

So now we're turning the mystery over to our readers. The first registered Celebuzz user to find out what the book is and post a link in comments—think Amazon, Borders, the author's website, etc.—will receive $100.

Hey, see that? Obama's already generating extra income in a tough economy. Who couldn't use a hundred extra clams at the holidays?

Remember, you must register with Celebuzz before posting your answer in the comments section (that way we can know where to send your 100 bucks).

So sign up, happy hunting and good luck!

PREVIOUSLY:

President-elect Barack Obama began a 13-day vacation in his home state of Hawaii on Sunday as he prepares to take over the United States Presidency on January 20, 2009.

And Celebuzz exclusively has nearly 40 historical photos of the incoming Commander in Chief beach-combing with his family. Check out the Obamas on their first official vacation since Dad was elected to the oval office!

Obama, 47, and his wife Michelle, 44, have been enjoying their break by working out, playing golf and ordering local cuisine, reports the Washington Post.

But from the looks of it, this isn't exactly the first time Barack has taken to work out. Wearing black shorts and sunglasses, the 44th President was sporting some serious abs as he caught some rays with his wife at an oceanfront estate in Kailua.

Michelle, wrapped in a colorful Hawaiian floral print towel, watched over daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, as they played on the grounds of the estate.

Barack's half-sister Maya, 37, joined them.

At one point the President-elect put on a gray T-shirt and stepped back indoors holding a book and an orange towel. Can you tell what he's reading?

The Post notes that the Obamas will be joined by some of their close friends from Chicago over Christmas. This is probably the safest holiday destination around—judging by that security detail.

Check out the full gallery of Obama family photos to see 37 shots of how Time magazine's person of the year is unwinding before taking over the nation!

Quotables /

“Barack's physique is still nothing to sneeze out.”

Socialite Life

“Anyone else concerned that the paparazzi were able to get a shot of him? Jesus, after the Bush/shoe incident, remind me never to run for president.”

The Superficial

“Damn, I never realized how hot Barack Obama is!”

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celebuzz 11 mos ago
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How does he have time to work out?
Hope 11 mos ago
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hispanicatthedisco said:
Just like a communist, to run off on a Hawaiian vacation when the country needs serious help.

Idiot.
whatever, yo 11 mos ago
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hispanicatthedisco said:

Just like a communist, to run off on a Hawaiian vacation when the country needs serious help.

I believe he's allowed a week off for the holidays, like everyone else.

And he's from Hawaii originally!!!! He has family there... If you did any research on him, you'd know better!!
nativenyker 11 mos ago
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Thats Hot Chocolate right there!

xo
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droher 11 mos ago
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hispanicatthedisco said:
Just like a communist, to run off on a Hawaiian vacation when the country needs serious help.

Barack Obama is not a President until he is swarn in on Jan. 20, 2009. Until then Barack Obama has time to sit on his ass all he wants. But as you could see Barack Obama took action on Nov. 5, 2008 not even 24 hours after his astonishing win by starting the transition. FYI If Barack Obama tries to change anything right now dumby his plans are going to get shot down by the hillbilly George Bush. Hence Barack Obama does not want to take any chances until Jan. 21, 2009 when he will have full power to execute his plans to make the American Government more liberal unlike the conservative Government that George Bush has made it.
skorpion 11 mos ago
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HOLY f*ck,,f*cking sh*t,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I DID NOT IMAGINE THAT SKINNY OBAMA HAD ALL ALL ALL THAT UNDER THAT SHIRT AND TIE,,,,,,,HE SHOULD HAD SHOW THAT BEFORE NOV 2,,,,,,,,,AND NO ELECTIONS WERE NECESSARY,,,,,,,,ALL THAT MEN POWER AND ADS VS THE DYING MUMMY,,,,,,EASY ELECTION,,,,,,,,I AM IN SHOCK REALLY WHAT A POWER,,,,,,OH GOD THAT CHEST,,,,,,,,
xkriccix 11 mos ago
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He's reading "Younger Next Year" by Chris Crowley.
allanthekind 11 mos ago
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I am pretty sure that book is Travels Along the Yellow River by I. P. Phreely. Please send me my $100!
whbiii 11 mos ago
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The book is "Younger Next Year" by Chris Crowley.

Here is the link that the contest asks for, courtesy of Amazon.com:

http://www.amazon.com/Y ounger-Next-Year-Strong-Sexy%252014U ntil/dp/076114773X/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?i e=UTF8&s=books&qid=1230181835&sr=8-1
sfdjkl 11 mos ago
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Morons, it was a cynical portrayal of all the super libs that criticize every single thing Bush ever did while he was in office.

Get used to it.