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Fiction

Best books of 2020 - Fiction


Hilary Mantel, Ali Smith and Tsitsi Dangarembga completed landmark series, Martin Amis turned to autofiction and Elena Ferrante returned to Naples – Justine Jordan picks the best novels of the year, including a host of brilliant debuts.

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Children’s books

Best books of 2020 - Children’s books


Imogen Russell Williams on an excellent wintry fantasy, a pair of young detectives, the return of Lyra and Pan – plus picture books and poetry for everyone.

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Crime and thrillers

Best books of 2020 - Crime


From hard-hitting debuts and gritty mysteries, to a cosy caper and a swashbuckling maritime puzzle, Laura Wilson picks the best crime and thrillers by the likes of Tana French, Stuart Turton, Rumaan Alam and more.

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Science fiction and fantasy

Best books of 2020 - Science Fiction


From Kim Stanley Robinson to Diane Cook, Adam Roberts considers a year where visions of a climate emergency-ravaged near future came to the fore.

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Memoir and celebrity books

Best books of 2020 - Memoirs & celebrity


Fiona Sturges selects the best memoirs, including Caitlin Moran, Raynor Winn and Deborah Orr, as well as searing revelations and sparkling anecdotes from Mariah Carey, Matthew McConaughey and Michael J Fox

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Politics

Best books of 2020 - Politics


Gaby Hinsliff picks the best books about politics and politicians, including biographies exposing the inner demons of Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, some quality David Cameron gossip – and why Germans do it better.

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Ideas

Best books of 2020 - Ideas


How to succeed at failing, guides to anti-racism work, a fun journey towards the apocalypse, and human nature – good or bad? Steve Poole shares the best books about big ideas.

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Sport

Best books of 2020 - Sport


Huw Richards picks a clear-eyed look at grassroots football, hard-hitting memoirs from a world champion kickboxer and a leading female rugby player, and more.

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Nature and science

Best books of 2020 - Science and nature


Katy Guest looks at the books published in a year where science became big news: guides to dealing with future pandemics, the human side to Stephen Hawking and a data-led argument for global women’s empowerment. And Patrick Barkham picks five remarkable nature books, including teenager Dara McAnulty and the follow-up to Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris’ The Lost Words.

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Poetry

Best books of 2020 - Poetry


Rishi Dastidar marks a year of excellent collections, including Clive James’s joyous farewell, sounds of the city from Caleb Femi, and outstanding debuts from Will Harris and Rachel Long.

  • Read the whole list: Best poetry collections of 2020

Comics and graphic novels

Best books of 2020 - Comics and graphic novels


An award-winning tale of rival ice-cream sellers, a migrant Syrian family’s experiences of the US and a superhero in drag are just some of the highlights selected by James Smart.

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Art

Best books of 2020 - Art


Kathryn Hughes picks titles about Andy Warhol, Artemisia Gentileschi and Lucian Freud, plus a clear-eyed view of London’s changing landscape.

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Food

Best books of 2020 - Food


Mouthwatering pastries, simple one‑tin bakes, a new Ottolenghi and a rapturous account by Nigella … Meera Sodha shares the best recipes and food writing to transport you around the world.

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Stocking fillers

Best books of 2020 - Stocking fillers


Justine Jordan selects five little treasures to liven up your festive giving, including a history of Essex girls and the new David Sedaris collection.

  • Read the whole list: Best gift books of 2020

What have been your favourite books of the year? Let us know in the comments and we may include them in a future roundup.



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