Year-End Lists

A browsable archive of notable year-end lists. Follow the link for each list to see essential commentary from its author, at the source.
2016 Books

New York Times: 10 Best Books of 2016

19 December 2016

The New York Times Book Review: 10 Best Books of 2016

[see also 100 Notable Books of 2020, The 10 Best Books of 2020, The 10 Best Books of 2019, 100 Notable Books of 2018, 10 Best Books of 2018, 10 Best Books of 2017, 100 Notable Books of 2017, 10 Best Books of 2015, 10 Best Books of 2012]

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