1. Team of Rivals, by Doris Kearns Goodwin, S&S
2. Proof of Heaven, by Eben Alexander, M.D., S&S
3. In the Garden of Beasts, by Erik Larson, Broadway
4. The Swerve, by Stephen J. Greenblatt, Norton
5. Unlikely Friendships, by Jennifer S. Holland, Workman
6. The Old Farmer's Almanac 2013, by Old Farmer's Almanac
7. How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You, by Matthew Inman, Andrews McMeel
8. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns), by Mindy Kaling, Three Rivers
9. Catherine the Great, by Robert K. Massie, Random House
10. Bossypants, by Tina Fey, Reagan Arthur Books
11. F in Exams, by Richard Benson, Chronicle
12. Dancers Among Us, by Jordan Matter, Workman
13. F for Effort!, by Richard Benson, Chronicle
14. Arguably, by Christopher Hitchens, Twelve
15. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot, Broadway
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16. Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero, by Chris Matthews, S&S
An insightful biography of John F. Kennedy by the popular talk-show host, Chris Matthews.