10 Most Popular Books of 2012
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain:
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking is a non-fiction book by Susan Cain published in 2012. Cain argues how modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the behavior and capabilities of introverted people, leading to "a colossal waste of talent, energy, and happiness." The book presents a history of how Western culture altered from a culture of character to a culture of personality in which an "extrovert ideal" dominates and introversion is seen as inferior or even pathological. Stating that temperament is a core element of human identity, Cain cites research in biology, psychology and evolution to demonstrate that introversion is both common and normal.
Quiet reached the number 1 position on the NPR Bestseller List, number 3 on the Los Angeles Times Best Seller list and number 4 on The New York Times Best Seller list.
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn:
Gillian Flynn is an American author. She has published three novels Sharp Objects in 2006, Dark Places in 2009, and Gone Girl in 2012.
