I still read ...

I was nearly done with a post when I did a silly thing and lost it all. 

Summary -- The Thrall's Tale by Judith Lindbergh and Arthur & George by Julian Barnes should be the sleeper hits of the winter. 

There's more, of course, but this is what I've sussed out from the big hit front -- looks to me like there are a few strong literary reads in the mix, too.  Will update on that tomorrow!