Best books
Hot off the press: authors pick their page-turners for summer
From murder mysteries to comic novels, Maggie Shipstead, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Nina Stibbe, Paul Murray and other authors choose unputdownable favourites for your summer break
the Observer
02, Jul, 2023 @6:00 AM
Summer reading: 50 brilliant books to discover
From family sagas to political memoirs, the best recent books to accompany your summer break, plus page-turning paperbacks and children’s and YA books
Justine Jordan ,David Shariatmadari and Imogen Russell Williams
24, Jun, 2023 @8:00 AM
The best books to give as presents this Christmas
Authors and Observer critics choose the books they will be giving as gifts this year – and the one they’d like to find in their own stocking
11, Dec, 2022 @11:59 AM
Five of the best science fiction and fantasy books of 2022
A deep space community, a compelling critique of empire, a UFO novel like no other and more
Adam Roberts
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
The best crime and thriller books of 2022
Ajay Chowdhury and Ian Rankin are among the authors of this year’s standout novels, including cosy escapes, dodgy cops and a murder told backwards
Laura Wilson
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
Best science books of 2022
Preventing future pandemics, the secrets of the Higgs boson and the surprising roots of plastic surgery
Alok Jha
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
The best memoirs and biographies of 2022
Heartfelt memoirs from Richard E Grant and Viola Davis, childhood tales of religious dogma, and vivid insights into Agatha Christie and John Donne
Fiona Sturges
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
The best history and politics books of 2022
The newsworthy wit of Marina Hyde, the historical roots of British nostalgia, and two takes on a divided US
Alex von Tunzelmann
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
The best comics and graphic novels of 2022
A pandemic stream-of‑consciousness, an artist in the making and a bird society on the moon are among this year’s favourites
James Smart
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
The best food books of 2022
Memories of growing up in a takeaway, eulogies to pressure cookers and snacks, and the best of Jamaican and Indian cuisine
Rachel Roddy
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
Best fiction of 2022
Dazzling invention from Jennifer Egan, a state-of-the nation tale from Jonathan Coe and impressive debut novels and short stories are among this year’s highlights
Justine Jordan
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
Best children’s and YA books of 2022
Journeys through music, history, magic and more, plus the standout books for young adults
Imogen Russell Williams
03, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM
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