Nonfiction

1. The Gene: By Siddhartha Mukherjee. This overview of the history and science of genetics also considers moral questions and prospects for advances in treating disease. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The Emperor of All Maladies.”

2. Grit: By Angela Duckworth. A psychologist and consultant argues that passion and perseverance are the keys to success.

3. Hamilton: The Revolution: By Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeremy McCarter. The libretto of the Grammy- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, annotated by its creator, along with backstage photos, a production history and interviews with the cast.

4. When Breath Becomes Air: By Paul Kalanithi. A memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer.

5. Tribe: By Sebastian Junger. How modern society’s loss of the sense of belonging — now achieved mostly in the military and in disasters — has led to income inequality, incivility and mental disorders including PTSD.

6. Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies: The Patriots: By David Fisher. Stories of the American Revolution; a companion to the Fox News series.

7. Valiant Ambition: By Nathaniel Philbrick. The relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold.

8. Shoe Dog: By Phil Knight. A memoir by the founder of Nike.

9. The Rainbow Comes and Goes: By Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt. Mother and son discuss their relationship and difficult family history.

10. Between the World and Me: By Ta-Nehisi Coates. A meditation on race in America; winner of the National Book Award.