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Jessica Amason and Richard Blakeley: THIS IS WHY YOU’RE FAT
A visual gallery of over the top “junk food porn” from the site, www.thisiswhyyourefat.com, that pulled in over ten million views in its first month.
Eric Asimov: HOW TO LOVE WINE
The popular wine columnist for The New York Times writes an “elements of style” for appreciators of wine.
Nancy Bardacke: MINDFUL BIRTHING
The first book to apply mindfulness meditation to childbirth, by the leader of this new field.
Rachelle Bergstein: THE SEARCH FOR RUBY SLIPPERS
In the tradition of Salt and Cod, a microhistory of shoes from Chinese foot binding to Manolo Blahniks.
Anna Bernasek: THE ECONOMICS OF INTEGRITY
Through her colorful—and often surprising—stories (examples range from buying milk to selling mortgages) the acclaimed journalist takes us on a journey that reveals the deep layers of trust involved in even the simplest of transactions, and how integrity is our most valuable economic asset.
Harold Bloom: TILL I END MY SONG: LAST POEMS
A collection of last poems from Shakespeare to Wallace Stevens, including an introduction and extensive commentary by Harold Bloom.
Roy Blount, Jr.: HAIL, HAIL, EUPHORIA!
Bestselling author Roy Blount, Jr. uses the Marx Brothers classic Duck Soup (1933) as a jumping-off-point for a short book on the history of political humor.
Theresa Brown: CRITICAL CARE
An oncology nurse writes powerfully and honestly about her experiences, shedding light on issues of mortality and meaning in our lives. Theresa writes regularly about nursing for The New York Times “Well” blog.
Julie Burstein and STUDIO 360: GETTING CREATIVE
A master class with 150 of today’s greatest artists, by the Executive Producer of Public Radio International (PRI) and WNYC’s “Studio 360” (with an introduction by host Kurt Andersen).
Colby Buzzell: OFF THE ROAD
The author retraces the steps of Jack Kerouac to construct a portrait of contemporary America. Buzzell is the author of MY WAR and a frequent contributor to Esquire.
Kris Carlson: HEARTBROKEN OPEN
When Richard Carlson—author of the bestselling Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff—died suddenly at age 45, his wife Kris was left to find her way through grief and the new self she found beneath it.
Carmindy: CRAZY BUSY BEAUTIFUL
Carmindy, makeup artist for TLC’s #1-rated show What Not To Wear, unveils hundreds of easy, quick beauty secrets for women on the go. Packaged in a small format so it’s easy to tuck in your handbag or makeup bag, this book is chock-full of tips for everyday, nighttime glamour, travel, and every other time you want to look and feel beautiful in your crazy, busy life.
Kevin Connolly: DOUBLE TAKE
Deeply inspiring and disarmingly funny, Double Take tells the story of a young man born without legs who traveled the world on his skateboard.
Stewart Copeland: STRANGE THINGS HAPPEN
The drummer from The Police tells stories from before, during, and after the band.
Joann Davis: THE BOOK OF THE SHEPHERD
An inspirational fable about a shepherd, in the spirit of Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist.
David de Rothschild: PLASTIKI
In early 2010, environmentalist David de Rothschild will embark on an eco-adventure, sailing 10,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney on the Plastiki, a 60-foot catamaran made of reclaimed plastic bottles. De Rothschild will explore environmental hotspots such as the “Great Pacific Eastern Garbage Patch,” soon-to-be-flooded island nations, damaged coral reefs, and the challenges faced by a rapidly acidifying ocean. The book will be the illustrated story of this extraordinary journey.
Peter Doggett: YOU NEVER GIVE ME YOUR MONEY
Doggett, a journalist who has studied the Beatles intensively, looks closely at their post-Beatles lives and careers.
The Editors of O, The Oprah Magazine: WORDS THAT MATTER
A collection of the most inspiring things ever said in the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine over the course of its extraordinary ten-year history.
Cara Eisenpress and Phoebe Lapine: CARA & PHOEBE’S QUARTER-LIFE KITCHEN
From the creators of BigGirlsSmallKitchen.com, the story of two best friends and their sophomore year in the “real world,” told through a series of cooking adventures, homemade recipes, and shared meals, with a foreword by Ina Garten.
Michael Eisner: WORKING TOGETHER
The former Disney CEO discusses his partnership with the late Frank Wells and tells the stories of other partnerships, such as Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger.
Stanley Fish: HOW TO WRITE A SENTENCE
An entertaining, erudite celebration of language and rhetoric drawing on a wide range of examples from Hobbes to Scalia to Elmore Leonard, by the New York Times columnist Stanley Fish.
Ellen Galinsky: MIND IN THE MAKING
The President of the Families and Work Institute writes a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child development.
Marcy Goldman: THE BAKER’S FOUR SEASONS
From the creator of betterbaking.com comes a celebration of baking throughout the year using the latest seasonal ingredients.
Greg Graffin: ANARCHY EVOLUTION
Greg Graffin is the lead singer of the seminal punk band Bad Religion. He is also a professor of life sciences at UCLA. This book brings together those two indentities in a provocative manifesto on religion and society.
Robert Greene and 50 Cent: THE 50TH LAW
The bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power joins forces with rap star 50 Cent to examine how to live successfully by living fearlessly.
Divya Gugnani: FOOD SLUT
From the creator of Behind the Burner, a no-nonsense guide to staying slim and fabulous for women who live to eat.
Elaine Hall: NOW I SEE THE MOON
“Coach E” of HBO’s critically acclaimed documentary “Autism, The Musical” shares her inspirational story, and offers tools to help children with Autism reach their potential.
Goldie Hawn: WHAT IS JOY?
Goldie Hawn, who has embodied “joy” for decades as an actress, now interviews 100 people from all walks of life—from religious leaders to scientists, from psychologists to artists—to answer this profound question.
Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs: THE FOOD52 COOKBOOK
Bestselling cookbook author Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs combine the 150 winning recipes from the first year of Food52, a recipe contest website devoted to finding the best home cooking from real people throughout the USA.
Erica Jong: THE BEST SEX I EVER HAD
The author of Fear of Flying gathers the best women writers, each describing their single most memorable sexual experience.
Christy Jordan: SOUTHERN PLATE
From the creator of Southern Plate, a collection of family recipes that highlight the very best of southern cooking – for fans of Paula Deen.
Jill Kargman: SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE A NUT
A collection of short essays based on Kargman’s family and her ability to use humor as a tool to get through life—making the fun times funnier and the tough times bearable, in reference to Woody Allen’s magical math equation: COMEDY = TRAGEDY + TIME.
Mollie Katzen: GET COOKING
The first in a series of cookbooks geared to beginners, by the author of the bestselling Moosewood Cookbook.
Gilbert King: UNTITLED ON THURGOOD MARSHALL
The story of one of the most dramatic court cases in American History that presents the young flamboyant civil rights attorney as he has never been seen before.
Lisa Kogan: SOMEONE WILL BE WITH YOU SHORTLY
The popular columnist for O, The Oprah Magazine brings her trademark humor to such real-life quandaries as single motherhood, aging, and sex.
Lianna Kong: I AM NEUROTIC
Based on the popular website by the same name, a smorgasbord of anonymous confessions and wacky photographs that reveal people’s deepest neuroses.
Dr. Martin Kutscher and Marcella Moran: ORGANIZING THE DISORGANIZED CHILD
The essential guide to helping your child get organized, written by an educational consultant who specializes in organization and a world-renowned pediatric neurologist.
Emeril Lagasse: EMERIL AT THE GRILL
The first in a new ten-book series of cookbooks from the beloved celebrity chef.
Emeril Lagasse: EMERIL 20-40-60
From one of America’s favorite chefs comes a new cookbook that makes cooking easier and faster than it’s ever been. EMERIL 20-40-60 offers 140 recipes for get-it-on-the-table dinners, healthy and quick breakfasts, super-fast snacks, lunches and more.
Emeril Lagasse: FARM TO FORK
Farm to Fork brings out the “green” in Emeril with recipes that will inspire cooks, new and old, to utilize fresh, organic, and locally-grown ingredients throughout the year.
Adam Perry Lang: BBQ 25
Serious Barbecue meets A Man, A Can, A Plan in this ultra-foolproof guide to the 25 most popular barbecue dishes, in a format anyone can follow with guaranteed success.
Ken Layne: THE LEFT COAST
A history of California’s culture, environment and politics framed by Layne’s bravely idiotic solo hike up the entire 1,000-mile coastline of America’s weirdest, most populous state.
John Lithgow: STORIES BY HEART
An intimate look at the Tony Award winning actor’s career that reveals not only the seminal moments of his life, but also the power of storytelling itself.
Leonard Maltin: LEONARD MALTIN’S 151 BEST MOVIES YOU’VE NEVER SEEN
A fresh look at underappreciated screen gems, by the popular film critic and historian.
Robert Mankoff: THE EXTREMELY SHORT HISTORY OF HUMOR
The New Yorker cartoon editor, cartoonist, and Founder of the Cartoon Bank writes and draws this hilariously condensed review of all things that have ever been funny.
Merlin Mann: INBOX ZERO
For five years (and over 30 million page views), Merlin Mann’s 43Folders.com has turned suit-and-tie “productivity” on its head. INBOX ZERO dismantles the myths of “email organization” and provides an inspiring blueprint for managing our attention and removing the barriers to doing great work.
Stephen Marche: HAMLET IN THE FOOD COURT
In the spirit of Alain de Botton, a colorful journey that reveals the hidden influence of William Shakespeare in our culture–from starlings to psychotherapy.
Mike Matchett & Heifer International: PASSING ON THE GIFT
The first book for adults by Heifer International, the extraordinary organization that helps bring people out of poverty around the world by giving away heifers to those in need.
Brad Meltzer: HEROES FOR MY SON
Since the birth of his son seven years ago, bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer (The Tenth Justice, The Book of Lies) has been collecting heroes from whom his son can learn how to live a good life. In HEROES FOR MY SON, Meltzer shares these stories with parents everywhere.
Toni Morrison, editor: BURN THIS BOOK
PEN Writers on the Power of the Word. This anthology includes pieces by Toni Morrison, Salman Rushdie, Orhan Pahnuk, David Grossman, Nadine Gordimer, Paul Auster, Ed Park, Russell Banks, and others.
Melanie Notkin: THE SAVVY AUNTIE GUIDE TO LIFE
The ultimate source for cool aunts, great aunts, godmothers, and all women who love kids.
Tom Peters: THE LITTLE BIG THINGS
The bestselling author of such paradigm-shifting business books as In Search of Excellence and Thriving on Chaos here gives us the 179 secrets to business success.
Phillippe Petit: THE BARN BOOK
Tightrope artist Philippe Petit—known especially for his walk between the World Trade Towers, and the Academy Award-nominated documentary film about that feat, “Man On Wire”—attempts his next challenge: building an 18th-century barn by hand, with 18th-century tools.
LeAnn Rimes and Darrell Brown: WHAT I CANNOT CHANGE
LeAnn Rimes has written a powerful song, “What I Cannot Change,” that has been inspiring millions to tell their own stories of challenge and acceptance. This book, along with a CD, will share the lyrics and stories surrounding the song.
Rolling Stone: MICHAEL
The deepest, most authoritative, and most collectible book on the life and music of Michael Jackson.
Rolling Stone: ROLLING STONE: THE ‘90S
A nostalgic tribute to the music of the nineties (good and bad) and culture of the final decade of the twentieth century.
Kevin Rose: ONE TO ONE MILLION
Thirty-two year-old Kevin Rose is an American Internet Entrepreneur who is known for his internet start-ups such as Revision3, Pownce, WeFollow and the social-bookmarking website Digg. He’s been featured on the covers of Business Week and Inc. as well as national media such as Jimmy Fallon. His book, One to One Million, will teach readers the top ten secrets behind his success.
Isabella Rossellini: GREEN PORNO
A strange and enlightening visual exploration of the sex lives of insects, based on the wildly popular short videos of the same name.
Nina Sankovitch: TOLSTOY AND THE PURPLE CHAIR
Catalyzed by the loss of her sister, the author discovers and re-discovers the pleasure and healing power of great books – from Thomas Pynchon to Nora Ephron.
Josh Schonwald: THE FUTURE OF FOOD
AJ Jacobs meets Michael Pollan in this rollicking piece of nonfiction; journalist Josh Schonwald travels around the world in search of the future of food.
Casey Schwartz: THE NEURO DIARIES
Susan Orlean meets Oliver Sacks in this riveting book about the obsessive and deeply fascinating neuroscientist Mark Solms.
Choire Sicha: UNTITLED NONFICTION
Adrian Nicole LeBlanc meets Candace Bushnell in this salacious chronicle of the lives and loves of four New Yorkers set against the backdrop of the economic crisis; this is a Bright Lights Big City for our times by the former editor of Gawker.
Harlan Steinbaum: TOUGH CALLS
Through a series of intimate dialogues with some of America’s most iconic names in business, Harlan Steinbaum reveals how success is linked to a few key decisions.
Christopher S. Stewart: UNTITLED ON THE WHITE CITY
A riveting work of narrative nonfiction about Ciudad Blanca or the White City located deep in the jungles of the Honduran Mosquito Coast.
Jock Soto: EVERY STEP YOU TAKE
A memoir by the former principal dancer for the New York City Ballet.
Liz Swados: SECRETS
The subversive genius behind off-broadway hits such as “Runaways” reveals her deepest secrets, in a memoir that illustrates the power of secrecy in our lives.
Ryan Tate: SKUNKWORKS
From Yahoo to Whirlpool, here is the first book to look at “skunkworks” in business, those enterprises that manage to survive—and even thrive—in large organizations by moving under the radar.
Baratunde Thurston: HOW TO BE BLACK
The editor of ‘The Onion’ and host of the Science Channel’s ‘Popular Sciences Future Of’ combines comedy and politics in a brilliant send-up of the black experience in America today.
Mark Twain: WHO IS MARK TWAIN?
Twenty-four previously unpublished short pieces by Mark Twain that showcase Twain’s great ability to reveal truth through humor.
Gayle Tzemach: THE DRESSMAKER OF KHAIR KHANA
The story of a fearless young entrepreneur who brought hope to the lives of dozens of women in war-torn Afghanistan, by a former reporter for ABC News.
Natasha Vargas-Cooper: MAD MEN UNBUTTONED
A delicious catalogue and analysis of the ephemera embedded in the hit TV show MAD MEN – ranging from Lucky Strike and Volkswagen ads, to JFK’s campaign literature, to Frank O’Hara and Mark Rothko, based on the author’s blog, Mad Men Footnotes.
Gary Vaynerchuk: CRUSH IT!
Online marketing trailblazer Gary Vaynerchuk tells business owners what they need to do to boost their sales using the internet-just as he has done to build his family’s wine store from a $4 million business to a $60 million one.
Sam Wasson: FIFTH AVENUE, 5 AM
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and the Making of the Modern American Woman. With a cast of characters that includes Audrey Hepburn, Truman Capote, and Gerald Clarke, this book offers a slice of social history seen through the lens of one of America’s most iconic films.
Sascha Zuger: DANCING UNDER WATER
NPR contributor Sascha Zuger’s memoir, which takes the reader on her journey from a 9 to 5 office job to working on a commercial shrimp boat on the Great Barrier Reef to sailing across the South Pacific and finally becoming a mother.
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