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The Best Books of 2008

What election? What financial meltdown? The books we loved best in 2008 told us instead about chaste vampires, intuitive canines, demon-haunted former presidents, and, in The Northern Clemency, our choice for the best book of the year, Sheffield, England, in 1974. You'll find all of our editors' picks and customers' favorites in dozens of categories (including the best book covers and videos) in our Best of 2008 Store:

• Editors' Picks: Top 100 | Cooking, Food & Wine | Picture Books | Much More
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The New York Times®: 10 Best Books of 2008

The editors of The New York Times® Book Review have narrowed down their 100 Notable Books of 2008 to their choices for the 10 Best Books of the year, including recently released (and highly acclaimed) fiction favorites like A Mercy and 2666 (don't forget the gorgeous three-paperback set!), as well as the only book that's also in our 2008 top 10, Dexter Filkins's gritty and moving account of a decade on the frontlines, The Forever War.

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Nocturnal Reading

Thirsty for more vampire books? Satisfy your hunger with these featured favorites, including The Year of Disappearances, Yellow Moon, and The Society of S.

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Timely Buzz on Books You Love

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Business Intelligence

Whether you're a business professional or a casual reader, our featured selection of business and investing essentials provides reliable and practical guidance on communication, understanding global markets, and leadership in an ever-changing business climate.

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O'Reilly's Top 20 in 2008

O’Reilly publishes definitive books on computer technologies. Our list of O'Reilly's 2008 bestsellers summarizes the top tech trends of the year.

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