10 best books of 2014

Gary Shteyngart's raw, big-hearted memoir "Little Failure," is one of 2014's best books. Credit: Bruce Gilbert
Looking for a timeless gift to give this holiday?
A good hardcover book is never a bad choice, and our editors and critics have turned the pages of all this year's best releases, narrowing them down to their top 10 favorites.
From S.C. Gwynne's Stonewall Jackson biography, "Rebel Yell" to novelist Gary Shteyngart's big-hearted immigrant memoir, "Little Failure," someone on your list is bound to enjoy curling up with one of these.
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