With 58 votes tabulated we’re ready to stop counting and present the final and ultimate (despite some newcomers) aggregation of selective “best of 2018” book lists from all over — including major publications of all kinds, but also retailer and library selections, major award nominees, and more. This year the top books were out of step with the major awards (unlike last year, when Booker winner George Saunders had our No. 1 book, or the 2016, when Colson Whitehead took multiple honors). Giller winner Washington Black was the most decorated and nominated title on this year’s overall top 10. Fifteen […]
