All the Best Books Lists: the Best Books by Year from 2017 to 2023

We wanted to put all our best books lists in one easy-to-find place so you can access the best of the best with ease.
Each year, we round up our favorite stories by genre and share them for your reading pleasure. So below you will find books worth adding to your to-read pile no matter when you discover them.
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The Best Books of 2023
Featuring books by Amy Meyerson, Prince Harry, Jessica George, Ana Reyes, and more incredible authors.

The Best Books of 2022
The best books of 2022 list featuring books by Shelby Van Pelt, Blake Crouch, Biana Marais, Janice Hallett, Lisa Barr, and more!

The Best Stories of 2021
Our favorite books of 2021 featuring stories by TJ Klune, Laura Dave, Dawnie Walton, Virginia Hume, and more!

The Best Novels of 2020
The best stories of 2020 featuring stories by Robert Kolker, Christina Lauren, TJ Klune, Liz Moore, Yaa Gyasi, and more!

The Best Books of 2019
Featuring books by Blake Crouch, Steven Rowley, Bruce Holsinger, Taylor Jenkins Reid, and more!

The Best Stories of 2018
The best novels of 2018 featuring stories by Greer Hendricks, Jessica Knoll, Stuart Turton, Ashley Woodfolk, Kristin Hannah, and more!

The Best Novels of 2017
Featuring books by Bianca Marais, Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Alan Gratz, and more incredible authors.