by David McCullough
Engrossing history of that momentuous year.

by Jamie Delano
So the movie wasn’t great, but it was inspiration to re-read the Constantine series, which is great.

by Jay Allen et. al.
Great reference if you want to build plugins. Otherwise moderately helpful.

by Chuck Palahniuk
Probably counts as innovative for a mainstream writer. Slipstream and urban fantasy readers will be less impressed.

by William Langewiesche
A portrait of the lawless ocean and its dangers in the modern world. Completely absorbing.