Category Archives: best of 2010

Our top posts of 2010

Posted on 5 January 2011 by Trisha, Managing Editor

As we begin a new year on the Book Case, here’s a run-through of the posts from last year that really caught readers’ attention. 5. Monday contest: Summer reading giveaway: Our Monday contests are always a popular draw, but the … Continue reading →

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Best of 2010: Top 5 Audiobooks

Posted on 29 December 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

And now for the last, but not least, category in our Best of 2010 coverage: audiobooks! Columnist Sukey Howard says that these recordings stand out as stellar performances. Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel Freedom by Jonathan Franzen The Glass Rainbow … Continue reading →

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Best book jackets of 2010

Posted on 28 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Just as with pinpointing why a certain title is wonderful, it is difficult to say exactly what makes a book jacket great. I know that I am drawn to bright, graphic cover designs that feature art rather than people—although I … Continue reading →

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Best book titles of 2010

Posted on 27 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

What makes a great book title? A particularly evocative or unusual image? Wordplay? A clever reference that makes you want to read more? We can probably all agree that there’s no recipe for the perfect title, but at least at … Continue reading →

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Best of 2010: Top 5 Cookbooks

Posted on 24 December 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

We’ve given you our top books for adults and kids—now, our cookbook columnist Sybil Pratt weighs in on the five books that have added to her recipe library. Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan (recipes from this book) In … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #8, ‘Great House’

Posted on 23 December 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Critics are divided on Nicole Krauss’ Great House. Some praise its thematic power and compelling writing; others call it … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #5, ‘Let’s Take the Long Way Home’

Posted on 20 December 2010 by Kate, Associate Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. Gail Caldwell’s memoir of friendship, Let’s Take the Long Way Home, was a big hit in the BookPage … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #4, ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’

Posted on 17 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. I blogged about The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks back in June, but I wanted to give it … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #18, ‘The Privileges’

Posted on 16 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. I read a review copy of The Privileges back in October of 2009, and I’m still talking about … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #20, ‘Skippy Dies’

Posted on 14 December 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. I’m not usually one to find long books daunting, but the nearly 700 pages of Skippy Dies did … Continue reading →

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Best Children’s Books of 2010

Posted on 10 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

In Wednesday’s edition of Reading Corner, we revealed the Best Children’s Books of 2010, as determined by the editors of BookPage. We chose 10 picks in each age range (picture books, middle grade and teen), and our choices include a … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #1, ‘Room’

Posted on 9 December 2010 by Abby, Fiction Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. It’s no secret that we love to talk—and write—about our favorite books here at BookPage. And this year, I’ve … Continue reading →

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What’s your favorite children’s book of 2010?

Posted on 7 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

You’ve learned all about BookPage editors’ favorite books of 2010, but you may have realized that something’s missing from our coverage. . . What about kids and teen books?! In tomorrow’s edition of Reading Corner, we’ll reveal our editor-selected Best … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #1-10

Posted on 7 December 2010 by Trisha, Managing Editor

1. Room by Emma Donoghue 2. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen 3. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand 4. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot 5. Let’s Take the Long Way Home by Gail Caldwell 6. Super Sad True Love Story … Continue reading →

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Best Books of 2010: #15, ‘The Widower’s Tale’

Posted on 6 December 2010 by Eliza, Associate Editor

As part of our Best Books of 2010 coverage, our editors weigh in on some of their personal favorites from the list. This year, BookPage readers have been vocal about their love for Julia Glass, either by commenting on a … Continue reading →

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