| 1. The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha MukherjeeThis overview of the history and science of genetics also considers moral questions and prospects for future advances in treating disease. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Emperor of All Maladies. |
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| 3. Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel MirandaThe 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. |
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| 4. When Breath Becomes Air by Paul KalanithiA memoir by a physician who received a diagnosis of Stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36. |
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| 5. Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian JungerHow 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 like PTSD. |
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| 14. Lab Girl by Hope JahrenA geobiologist shares her fascination with plants and describes how she fould her vocation. |
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© 2016 All rights reserved by New York Times Syndication Sales Corp. This material may not be published, broadcast or redistributed in any manner. A version of this list appears in the June 12, 2016 issue of The New York Times Book Review. Rankings reflect sales for the week ending May 28, 2016. |
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