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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
• Customers' Favorites: Top 100 Bestsellers | Mystery & Thrillers | Business & Investing | Much More

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Looking for What to Read Next?

For our new Book Clubs Store, we've hand-picked forty books to read and discuss with fellow book-loving friends. Every one of our featured forty includes an excerpt and a reading group guide, plus readers can enjoy access to many of our authors through exclusive interviews and reading recommendations. We've also included over a dozen popular category selections--ranging from fiction classics to biographies & memoirs and addictive nonfiction--to help you choose your next book club book.

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What Makes the Mind of a Hero?

Get to know your favorite characters from a different angle. Explore their motives, emotions, and backstories in these pop-culture-inspired philosophy guides that go deep into each character's unique psyche.

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Timely Buzz on Books You Love

So many great reads, so little time. Find your next favorite with our picks for the best new and upcoming releases, and get the scoop on sales and deals. Sign up for monthly e-mail updates on:

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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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