Try someone new! Read a first time author! Last year there were several interesting first time authors. It's definitely one way to go Beyond the Best Seller. Jennifer Gilmore's Golden Country is an interesting tale about two Jewish immigrant families set in the early 1900's America. And what about, Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessi. Yes, first of all, it is a novel and it received rave reviews when it was first released. Finally, The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield bodes well for the return of the gothic tale. Remember if you like a first-time author, then you have a lot to look forward to -- all of their books to come.