The best books of the year lists seem to appear earlier and earlier every year. Here’s a first look at some of the offerings.
100 Notable Books of 2016
The New York Times announces its choices in the following categories:
- Fiction & Poetry
- Nonfiction
BAFFLING OMISSIONS FROM THE NY TIMES’ 100 NOTABLE BOOKS LIST
Emily Temple isn’t satisfied with the New York Times list because it omits several books that she thinks it should include. She offers her list of notable omissions here.
Best books of 2016 – part one
A list from The Guardian, in which “writers choose their best reads of 2016.” Selections include fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
Best books of 2016 – part two
A companion to (or, rather, a continuation of) the entry above.
Best Philosophy Books of 2016
Philosophy raises fundamental questions about the world around us and how we should live our lives. Fortunately, a range of popular books now available mean you too can grapple with some of these issues. Philosopher and author Nigel Warburton picks his favourite philosophy books of 2016.
© 2016 by Mary Daniels Brown
