From fiction and memoir to politics and science, browse the best books of 2023, chosen by critics from The Times and The Sunday Times

Books of the Year

As advertised in The Times and Sunday Times

Biography and memoirs

Page-turning memoirs and incisive biographies, handpicked by The Times and Sunday Times critics

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Food, drink and cookery

2023's finest books for foodies, as picked by The Times and Sunday Times critics

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Fiction

From Ann Patchett to Zadie Smith, the best fiction of 2023 as chosen by the Times and Sunday Times critics

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History, politics and current affairs

The Times and Sunday Times editors pick of 2023's best books to help us understand the world, past and present

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Children's and young adult

Dive into a great story with our selection of children's books, chosen by critics from the Times and Sunday Times

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