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.

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  • Christopher Borrelli: The 10 Best Books of 2020
  • Michael Phillips: The Best Movies of 2019
  • Greg Kot: The Best Albums of 2019
  • Christopher Borrelli: The 10 Best Books of 2019
  • Michael Robbins: Best Poetry Collections of 2018
  • Greg Kot: Best Albums of 2018
  • Michael Phillips: 10 Best Movies of 2018
  • Christopher Borrelli: 10 Best Books of 2018
  • Greg Kot: 10 Favorite Albums of 2017
  • Michael Phillips: 10 Best Movies of 2017
  • Chicago Tribune: 10 Best Books of 2017
  • Michael Robbins: Notable Poetry of 2017
  • Michael Phillips: 20 Best Movies of 2016
  • Michael Robbins: 4 Best Poetry Books of 2016
  • Greg Kot: Top Albums of 2016
  • Michael Phillips: 10 Best Movies of 2015
  • Greg Kot: Top 20 Albums of 2015
  • Michael Phillips: 30 Best Movies of 2014
  • Greg Kot: Top 20 Albums of 2014
  • Michael Robbins: 7 Best Small-Press Poetry Books of 2012
  • Michael Phillips: 20 Best Movies of 2012
  • Greg Kot: Top 10 Albums of 2012
  • Michael Phillips: 10 Best Movies of 2011
  • Greg Kot: Top Albums of 2011

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