1. Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson (nonfiction, hardcover)
2. Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini (young adult fiction, hardcover)
3. Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, by Mindy Kaling (nonfiction, hardcover)
4. IQ84, by Haruki Murakami (fiction, hardcover)
5. Lock Artist, by Steve Hamilton (fiction, paperback)
6. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins (young adult fiction, paperback)
7. Blue Nights, by Joan Didion (nonfiction, hardcover)
8. 11/22/63, by Stephen King (fiction, hardcover)
9. Marriage Plot, by Jeffrey Eugenides (fiction, hardcover)
10. Sense Of An Ending, by Julian Barnes (fiction, hardcover)

New and Noteworthy Staff Picks

Fiction: 11/22/63, by Stephen King
Oh my! What a great ride. Stephen King, in the way that only he can, takes us with our hero, Jake Epping, an English teacher living in Maine, on a journey back in time where he finds himself in Texas in the year 1958. He has a mission: to try to change the story of the fateful day when JFK was shot … 11/22/63. One of King’s best.
– Rich Ciccotelli

Nonfiction: Mid-Century By The Bay,
by Heather M. David
A celebration of the cool and sometimes wacky architecture that defined the Bay Area’s post-WWII look and feel. From funky coffee shops and shopping malls to futuristic banks and schools, this is a great piece of visual history (over 200 photos) that will delight readers of any generation.
– Rich Ciccotelli

Nonfiction: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?,
by Mindy Kaling
Move over Tina Fey, this year’s hit comedic memoir belongs to Mindy Kaling, the Emmy-nominated writer and actor on NBC’s The Office. Yes, you will read about the writing process on The Office, but mostly you will read the musing of a very funny person on a multitude of topics including dating, dieting and her relationship with her mother.
– Rich Ciccotelli

For Kids

Kid’s Classic I Forgot To Read: Half Magic,
by Edward Eager
What would you wish for if you found a magic coin? This is the premise behind Eager’s timeless tale of wishes halfway granted. A story of magical adventures and mishaps, which at its heart is really about family. Half Magic is a delightful story for readers of all ages, but is perfect for ages 8–11. A great read-aloud chapter book, too!
– Anna Logan