Best books of 2011

Bestselling books of 2011 – commentary

This has been the year of the paperback, with old books seeing off new ones, says John Dugdale

John Dugdale

29, Dec, 2011 @9:00 AM

The pick of paperbacks in 2011

From quirky skits to heart-breaking memoir, it's been a great year. By Nicholas Lezard

Nicholas Lezard

27, Dec, 2011 @1:30 PM

Guardian Books podcast: 2011 in fiction

The authors of some of the year's most acclaimed books – Ali Smith, Patrick Ness and Sarah Hall – join us as we look back on some highlights of the year

Presented by Claire Armitstead and produced by Tim Maby

09, Dec, 2011 @1:51 PM

Books for giving: quirky

From the story of New York's early-90s ballroom scene to Craig Taylor's engrossing portrait of Londoners, Will Hobson picks the year's best stocking fillers

Will Hobson

04, Dec, 2011 @12:05 AM

Books for giving: psychology

VS Ramachandran examines empathy, evil torments autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen, and Darian Leader persists in some silly ideas… luckily, Lisa Appignanesi gives us a big hug, writes Alexander Linklater

Alexander Linklater

04, Dec, 2011 @12:05 AM

Books for giving: art

Peter Conrad selects the best art books for 2011

Peter Conrad

04, Dec, 2011 @12:05 AM

Books for giving: thrillers

Memory loss is the theme of two of the year's most unnerving debuts, while Tom Franklin brings real literary flair to his award-winning Mississippi crime novel, writes Alison Flood

Alison Flood

04, Dec, 2011 @12:04 AM