1.  Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime, by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin.  From two of the best political reporters in the country comes the gripping inside story of the historic 2008 presidential election.

2.   Olive Kitteridge, by Elizabeth Strout.  "New York Times" bestselling author Strout binds together 13 rich, luminous narratives through the presence of one larger-than-life, unforgettable character: Olive Kitteridge, who offers profound insights into the human condition.

3.  A Reliable Wife, By Robert Goolrick.  In rural Wisconsin in 1909, Ralph Truitt stands alone on a train platform waiting for the woman who answered his newspaper advertisement for "a reliable wife." But when Catherine Land steps off the train from Chicago, she's not the "simple, honest woman" that Ralph is expecting.

4.  Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, by Jamie Ford.  Set in the ethnic neighborhoods of Seattle during World War II and Japanese American internment camps of the era, the times and places are brought stirringly to life. 

5.  Sarah's Key, by Tatiana de Rosnay. Haunting and suspenseful, life-affirming and beautiful, "Sarah's Key" offers a compelling portrait of occupied Paris and reveals the taboos and silence that surround this little-known episode in French history.

6.  Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner.  The long-awaited paperback edition of "Freakonomics" features a new Preface, additional material, and an exclusive Question-and-Answer section with authors Levitt and Dubner.

7.  Belly Fat Cure: Discover the New Carb Swap System and Lose 4 to 9 Lbs. Every Week by Jorje Cruise and David Katz. This simple guide makes smart eating effortless and affordable. It includes more than 1,500 options customized for carboholics, meat lovers, chicken and seafood fans, chocoholics, fast-food junkies, and even vegans

8.  The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein. Meet Enzo, the unforgettable canine narrator of this bittersweet and transformative story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. Enzo is a philosopher with a nearly human soul, and he's gained a wealth of knowledge from hours spent in front of the TV.

9.   The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows.  In 1946, writer Juliet Ashton receives a letter from a stranger, a founding member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. And so begins a remarkable tale of the island of Guernsey during the German occupation, and of a society as extraordinary as its name.

10.  The Piano Teacher, by Janice Lee. In the sweeping tradition of "The English Patient" Lee offers a gripping tale set in war-torn Hong Kong. Rich with intrigue, romance, and betrayal, this wonderfully written, utterly captivating novel dazzles.

Annotation: Meet Enzo, the unforgettable canine narrator of this bittersweet and transformative story of family, love, loyalty, and hope. Enzo is a philosopher with a nearly human soul, and he's gained a wealth of knowledge from hours spent in front of the TV.

Annotation: The long-awaited paperback edition of "Freakonomics" features a new Preface, additional material, and an exclusive Question-and-Answer section with authors Levitt and Dubner.

Annotation: From two of the best political reporters in the country comes the gripping inside story of the historic 2008 presidential election.