This post is part of my year end "Attack of the Best Lists" coverage. To see every post in my "Best Books 2022" series [and more backlist best options] you can use the best lists tag.
The Washington post recently reinstated their standalone Sunday pull out book section-- Book World This was great news, but even better news, they also rethought their "Best Books" coverage as well.
They have the expected "bests" such as:
- 10 Best Books of 2022 mixing fiction and nonfiction for overall "best" status.
- 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction
- 50 Notable Works of Fiction
And then they threw in a wild card near and dear to my heart:
- The Best Books We Read From Years Past: A list by invited novelists, poets, historians, and actors on the best things they read in 2022 that weren't published this year.
Literally a list that says everything I always tell you. A book can be "best" at any time. People appreciate a great read for the read's sake. The average reader does not care when a book came out, just that it is good. I love that the Washington Post is shinning a light on this important point. But then they even went 1 step further with:
In this article, columnist Michael Dirda, contemplates something I am always saying as well, "Books of the past not only add to our understanding. They offer repose, renewal and perspective. Also, they can be fun."
Although we know this already, it is nice to see a major "best" list spending time singing the praises of the backlist.
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