The 20 best books of 2021
We asked four regular contributors of Times book reviews to name their five favorite books of the year, and they were full of surprises. None of their choices overlapped, and their range revealed a fruitful and diverse year of sweeping novels, hidden histories, searing essays and powerful biographies. Below are the individual lists; together they showcase the best 2021 had to offer between covers.
As 2021 comes hobbling to an end, we ask four book critics to pick their favorites from a very fruitful year. Here are Mark Athitakis’ top 5.
As 2021 nears the end, we ask four book critics to pick their favorites from a very fruitful year. Here are Jessica Ferri’s top five.
As 2021 nears an end, we ask four book critics to pick their favorites from a very fruitful year. Here are Mary Ann Gwinn’s top five nonfiction books
As 2021 nears an end, we asked four book critics to pick their favorites from a very fruitful year. Here are Bethanne Patrick’s top five novels
