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Best books of 2020
16 December 2020
The best books of 2020 to support indie publishers this Christmas
Some of the most outstanding books from an extraordinary year
15 December 2020
Readers on their favourite books of 2020: 'I’ve given it to everyone I know'
In a year made for reading, we asked for your highlights. From fiction to philosophy, sci-fi to crime, here are some of the best
13 December 2020
The best children's books of 2020 for all ages
From Covid-19 to Black Lives Matter, children’s books tackled the world-changing events of 2020. Here, Fiona Noble looks back on the year and, below, our picks in each age group
6 December 2020
10 great food books of 2020
Observer Food Monthly’s choice of recipes, memoirs and great reads
The best books of 2020 – picked by our acclaimed guest authors
A panel of writers who published new work this year share their own favourite titles of the past 12 months
The best books of 2020, chosen by booksellers
From escapist novels to political awakenings, staff from award-winning independent bookshops pick the titles that got them through a trying year
2 December 2020
Tell us about your favourite books of 2020
We would love to hear which books you enjoyed the most this year
28 November 2020
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