1. A Private Spy: The Letters of John le Carré

(VIKING) EDITED BY TIM CORNWELL, $50

Eight decades of personal missives to family, fans, politicians and celebrities from the beloved novelist.

2. The Song of the Cell

(SCRIBNER) BY SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE, $40

A prominent doctor explores the power and possibilities of our body’s cells.

3. The World Record Book of Racist Stories

(HACHETTE) BY AMBER RUFFIAN & LACEY LAMAR, $37

The comedian and her sister will crack you up with hilarious anecdotes about the absurdity of everyday racism.

4. The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book

(SIMON & SCHUSTER) BY JERRY SEINFELD, $45

A compilation of the famed comic’s hit show and its equally famous guests.

5. Cinema Speculation

(HARPER) BY QUENTIN TARANTINO, $43.50

The first work of nonfiction by the celebrated filmmaker is a rollicking and revealing look at 1970s American movies.

6. The Little Book of Ick

(LAURENCE KING) BY KITTY WINKS & ANNA BURTT, $25

A comical collection of those cringe-worthy things your loved ones do.