These are the eleven books that had reviewers buzzing, authors signing copies and accepting awards, and readers reading in 2011:

Bossypants by Tina Fey

Some books by celebrities can be a little lacking, but this book by comedic writer and actor Tina Fey is not lacking at all. Tina Fey made the rounds to promote the book on TV shows, including her visit with former SNL co-star Jimmy Fallon on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King

Jake Epping time travels to the past to stop the assassination of John F. Kennedy, save the family of one of his students, and along the way he may even find love. If you are a true Stephen King fan, you will notice previous character (and even new character) “Easter eggs.” 

The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach

Baseball fans and fans of fiction alike will love this book. The book tells the story of what happens to five characters after a meaningless play in a baseball game. Chad Harbach discusses the book further with Baseball Nation.

Critics and listeners have taken off their headphones and spoken about their favorite albums from this year. The best music of 2011 shows just how subjective and diverse the listening experience is for people. The lists of the best music from this year also reflect the changing landscape of music. More and more listeners are listening to music for free (legally) thanks to musicians who self-release their albums for free and applications like Spotify, which came to the U.S. in 2011. Here are the eleven best albums of 2011, presented in alphabetical order:

21 by Adele

Adele released her highly anticipated follow-up to 19, and 21 lived up to the hype. Her beautiful voice and sweet songs have made her a hit. Both of her albums have been named after the age she was when the songs were written.

Bon Iver by Bon Iver

Bon Iver’s songs have crossover power that makes them appealing to those who love Indie Rock and modern Rock. The album has great instrumentation and full of heart that sounds fresh.

Christmas Day will be the beginning of the new NBA season. Now that the lockout is behind everyone, they can get on to the important task of playing basketball.

Boston Celtics at New York Knicks

The last matchup between these two teams was in the playoffs, when the Knicks got swept in four games by the Celtics. Boston’s roster includes veterans, and everyone wants to see if they still have what it takes.

Miami Heat at Dallas Mavericks

This is a rematch of the championships, so it will be interesting to watch the outcome. This may be the most watched game of the day to see if Miami gets revenge and to see if Dallas' aging lineup seems poised for a repeat.

Chicago Bulls at LA Lakers

Anytime you have celebrity names like Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose in a game, you know it will be thrilling.

When you are shopping, partying, or decorating, cheerful music in the background can set the mood. Here is a list of great songs, singers, and albums to check out this Christmas. These songs can be found on Amazon, Spotify, or iTunes.

Out Shopping

When you are out shopping amongst the crowds, a mix of upbeat, calming, and amusing songs will keep you in the holiday spirit.

1. “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Andy Williams from The Andy Williams Christmas Album

2. “Winter Wonderland” by The Andrews Sisters from The Andrews Sisters Winter Wonderland

3. “The Christmas Song” by Josh Groban from Noel

4. “Holiday Flight” by John Williams from Home Alone Soundtrack or “Russian Dance” by Tchaikovsky from The Nutcracker Soundtrack

5. “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” by Justin Bieber from Under the Mistletoe

Just one year after the Miami Heat acquired LeBron James and Chris Bosh to become the NBA's first super team, the Lakers seem poised to do the same. There is buzz that the Lakers may try to acquire both Dwight Howard and Chris Paul. Rumors have been swirling around both of these players since the Lakers early end to the season last year, but there is new buzz that the team will go after both players instead of just one player. Added to this is the news that the lockout is about to reach a close, meaning that teams could start making deals and trades in earnest. This is a deal that has the media all abuzz, including Chris Broussard for ESPN.

So why are these two players getting all the hype and not some of the other amazing stars in the NBA? Do they really warrant all the hype? They may not be the magic bullet for the Lakers, but these two players have the perfect blend of skill, experience, and youth that could help lead the Lakers to several more championships. 

Chris Paul was the 2006 Rookie of the year, has been on the All-Star team four times, and won an Olympic Gold Medal with the U.S. basketball team. He is known as one of the best scorers and ball distributers in the NBA. Off the court, Paul is an accomplished bowler and he heads the CP3 Foundation. 

If you're looking for a good laugh, you don't need to find a comedy club or go to a funny movie. Your computer is full of hilarious content that is available 24/7. Here are five websites that will have you in stitches. 

The Onion

The Onion is a fake news empire. The content found at theonion.com is consistently hilarious and deviously clever. The Onion publishes a newspaper, two television shows, and a plethora of web content including video podcasts. The Onion's scathing satire spans nearly every topic from national politics to local sports. 

Funny or Die

Funnyordie.com is like the YouTube for funny videos. It was started by Will Ferrell's production company in 2007, and has produced some of the funniest viral videos in the last few years. Some of the videos are user-generated, while others are created by the Funny or Die comedy team; often consisting of celebrity guests such as Judd Apatow and James Franco.