'Game Change' by John Heilemann offers an insider's view of the 2008 U.S. presidential election, detailing the campaigns of Obama, Clinton, and McCain. A must-read for political aficionados.

'A Singular Woman' by Janny Scott is an insightful biography of Stanley Ann Dunham, the mother of Barack Obama. It explores her unconventional life, her work in anthropology and microfinance, and her influence on her son. A must-read for those interested in the stories behind influential figures.