Calculating The Cosmos by Ian Stewart (2016, ISBN 978-0-465-09610-7)
Subtitle-- How Mathematics Unveils The Universe.

Talks about the mathematics of astrophysics from gravity to multiverse.  Excellent read. Despite the title, there is very little math. The book mostly talks about the math used to calculate various things.

Received as Christmas present 2016.

Welcome to the Universe by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Michael A Strauss, J. Richard Gott (2016, ISBN 978-0-691-15724-5)
Subtitle-- An Astrophysical Tour.
Very interesting popular science book. It is divided into three sections-- I) Stars, Planets, and Life II) Galaxies III) Einstein and the Universe.

One chapter explains why Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Another chapter use the Drake equation to estimate the number of  active, communicative extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy. Time travel is explained.
The famous equation E=MC² is explained. Finally, a chapter is devoted to describing the ultimate fate of the Universe.
Christmas present 2016.

The Story of the World in 100 Species by Christopher Lloyd (2016, ISBN 978-1-4088-7638-1)

The book has sections like viruses, simple cells, symbiosis, sea life, etc. Covers the whole spectrum of life on earth. The first 50 species are examples of those species that made the world the way it is before humans became a powerful force. The last 50 species are those that have been modified by humans, for example, grasses like rice, wheat, maize. Also, covers some animals that humans have modified, for example, horses, cows, pigs, chickens, dogs, cats.

Purchased new at Barnes and Noble, 30$, 2017-6-22.

Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari (2017, ISBN 978-0-06-246431-6).
Subtitle-- A Brief History of Tomorrow. Discusses some ideas about what the future may hold for Humans. It is possible that we may create an AI the will replace us. The dominate theme is the Data Religion wherein the AI of the future will monitor us 24/7 and make all of decisions for us. An interesting book to read, would like to read it again sometime.
Purchased at Powells, 2-21-2017 for 35$.

A Many-Colored Glass by Freeman J. Dyson (2007, ISBN 978-0-8139-2973-6).
Subtitled Reflections on the Place of Life in the Universe.
Page-Barbour Lectures for 2004.
Seven lectures. I liked the last three the best, especially Looking For Life.
Received for Xmas 2015.

The Biology Book by Michael C. Gerald and Gloria E. Gerald (2015, ISBN 978-1-4549-1068-8).
Subtitled: From the Origin of Life to Epigenetics 250 Milestones in the History of Biology.

250 topics, each gets one page of text and a picture. Seems like a good overview of Biology, but for the non-technical reader.

Purchased in December 2016 at Powell's books for 29.95$.

The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas (1974, ISBN 978-0-14-004743-1)
Subtitle-- Notes of a Biology Watcher.
This book contains a series of essays originally published by the New England Journal of Medicine. I enjoyed these essays, found interesting. A few time I found stuff that was out of date, nut that should be no surprise, since they were written more than 40 years ago. Was an xmas gift, xmas 2015.

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (2015, ISBN 978-0-06-231609-7)
Subtitled-- A Brief History Of Humankind.
Very interesting book, one of those books that I feel like I want to re-read as soon as I have finished it. Discusses the long history of humans, from the first humans 2 million years ago up to present time.
Divides human history into three basic eras: Cognitive Revolution, Agricultural Revolution and Scientific Revolution.
Was a xmas present, xmas 2015.