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A running ranking of the year's best books


A Court of Mist and Fury
★★★★☆ Following the events of A Court of Thorns and Roses, the story continues in a longer and more polished follow-up that's a step up from Book 1.

Greg Barlin
Feb 254 min read


We Burned So Bright
★★★☆☆ When an encroaching "rogue black hole" gives Earth less than a month before annihilation, two men travel by RV from Maine to Washington to complete one final task.

Greg Barlin
Feb 232 min read


People We Meet on Vacation
★★★★☆ An homage to When Harry Met Sally in which two opposites form a deep platonic friendship before eventually wondering if it could be more.

Greg Barlin
Feb 223 min read


Emily Henry Romance Novels, Ranked
From the early "enemies-to-lovers" attraction of Beach Read to the small-town charm of Book Lovers, Emily Henry has mastered the art of the literary rom-com. But with so many five-star hits, which one truly reigns supreme?

Greg Barlin
Feb 226 min read


The Castaways
★★★★☆ After a flight to a remote island goes missing, a dual-timeline thriller follows two sisters—one who was on the flight and one who missed it.

Greg Barlin
Feb 212 min read


We Are All Guilty Here
★★★★★ Two teenage girls are abducted in a small Georgia town in this mystery filled with twists and family dynamics that will keep readers guessing.

Greg Barlin
Feb 153 min read


The Strength of the Few
★★★★★ The sequel to The Will of the Many sees the footprint expand from a single world into three, an ambitious choice that is impressively executed.

Greg Barlin
Feb 125 min read


When the Cranes Fly South
★★★★☆ An 89-year-old Swedish man narrates as we sail along this sad journey focused on the challenges and indignities encountered at the end of life.

Greg Barlin
Feb 113 min read
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