1. Just Kids, by Patti Smith, Ecco
2. Inside of a Dog, by Alexandra Horowitz, Scribner
3. Holidays on Ice, by David Sedaris, Back Bay
4. The Old Farmer's Almanac 2011, by Old Farmer's Almanac
5. Stones Into Schools, by Greg Mortenson, Penguin
6. The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2011, by World Almanac
7. Zeitoun, by Dave Eggers, Vintage
8. Dewey, by Vicki Myron, Grand Central
9. Where Men Win Glory, by Jon Krakauer, Anchor
10. Three Cups of Tea, by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin, Penguin
11. Awkward Family Photos, by Mike Bender, Doug Chernack, Three Rivers
12. Bicycle Diaries, by David Byrne, Penguin
13. Mennonite in a Little Black Dress, by Rhoda Janzen, Holt
14. Resilience, by Elizabeth Edwards, Broadway
15. Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert, Penguin
ON THE RISE:
22. The Cello Suites, by Eric Siblin, Grove Press
Siblin explores the life and work of composer Johann Sebastian Bach and cello virtuoso Pablo Casals.
