1. Bossypants, by Tina Fey, Reagan Arthur Books
2. Unlikely Friendships, by Jennifer S. Holland, Workman
3. Moonwalking With Einstein, by Joshua Foer, Penguin
4. Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey, by The Countess of Carnarvon, Broadway
5. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot, Broadway
6. Heaven Is for Real, by Todd Burpo, Thomas Nelson
7. Just Kids, by Patti Smith, Ecco
8. The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin, Harper
9. F in Exams, by Richard Benson, Chronicle
10. Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall, Vintage
11. Blood, Bones & Butter, by Gabrielle Hamilton, Random House
12. Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell, Back Bay
13. The Hare With Amber Eyes, by Edmund de Waal, Picador
14. Empire of the Summer Moon, by S.C. Gwynne, Scribner
15. The New Jim Crow, by Michelle Alexander, The New Press
ON THE RISE:
19. Steal Like an Artist, by Austin Kleon, Workman
Kleon's book provides a positive message, illustrations, and exercises to help put readers directly in touch with their artistic side.
