1. The New Digital Age, by Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen. Before I read it, I had modest expectations. Afterward, I regretted buying it.

2. The End of Power, by Moses Naim. So far, this is a candidate for my favorite non-fiction book of the year. Maybe you have to discount some of my enthusiasm as confirmation bias, but I cannot imagine readers of this blog experiencing disappointment with the book. Expect a longer review from me at some point.