2011 Books
From bestselling novels to critically acclaimed works, 2011 was filled with captivating stories that have stood the test of time. In this list, we highlight the most popular books of 2011, celebrating the titles that topped the charts and won the hearts of book lovers everywhere.
The Help
Written by: Kathryn Stockett
Outline: Aibileen, a black maid from 1962 Jackson, Mississippi is now unable to keep her bitterness in check. Minny, her friend, has never been able to keep her mouth shut. But now she must keep secrets about her employer which leave …
The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks
Written by: Rebecca Skloot
Outline: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHer real name was Henrietta Lacks. Scientists call her HeLa. Her cells were taken in 1951 without her knowledge and became one of the most important records in black tobacco farming.
Bossypants
Written by: Tina Fey
Outline: Tina Fey was just a little girl before Liz Lemon, before "Weekend Update", before "Sarah Palin". Tina Fey was just an innocent young girl with a dream. A recurring stress dream she was being chased through.
The Night Circus
Written by: Erin Morgenstern
Outline: The circus arrives at any moment without warning. No announcements precede it. It's there. Yesterday it wasn't. It is a truly unique experience, full of unforgettable moments.
Thinking, Fast And Slow
Written by: Daniel Kahneman
Outline: Major New York Times BestsellerWinner of The National Academy of Sciences Best Book Award 2012Selected by New York Times Book Review to be one of the top books of 2011.
Steve Jobs
Written by: Walter Isaacson
Outline: Walter Isaacson's "enthralling", (The New Yorker), worldwide bestseller biography about Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was the inspiration for the film Steve Jobs, starring Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels.
Room
Written by: Emma Donoghue
Outline: NOW A MAJOR MOOTION PICTURE -- Nominated for Four Academy Awards, including Best Picture. . . . It is where he was born. It is where he and Ma eat, sleep, play, and learn.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
Written by: Yuval Noah Harari
Outline: A renowned historian presents a groundbreaking narrative that explores the evolution of humanity, examining the historical and biological factors that have shaped our understanding of what it means to be human. The book delves into the past, present, and future …
The Martian
Written by: Andy Weir
Outline: Astronaut Mark Watney, stranded on Mars after a dust storm, faces a grim fate with limited supplies and no way to signal Earth. However, he remains determined to overcome the seemingly insurmountable challenges through his ingenuity, engineering skills, and unwavering …
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