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Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year Reflects the Limitations of AI

Dictionary.com's choice of Word of the Year nods to the prominence of AI in 2023 — and where it falls short.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.

The Best Book Covers of 2023, According to the New York Times

These are the 12 book covers the New York Times calls the "edgiest, catchiest, most creative book jackets of the year."

The Most Popular Audiobooks of 2023, According to Libro.fm

Libro.fm's most popular audiobooks of 2023 include celebrity memoirs, romantasy, a literary thriller, and more.

The Best Reviewed Fiction of 2023

Here is the best reviewed fiction of 2023, according to Book Marks. The list includes everything from ghost stories to historical trials.

This is the Word of the Year, According to Oxford

Every year, Oxford University Press names their word of the year that represents the mood and ethos of our current time. Here is 2023's.

The Best Fiction of 2023, According to the LA Times

The Los Angeles Times is using December to look back at the best and biggest cultural moments of 2023, including their top reads of the year.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists

Publishers Weekly, USA Today, the NYT, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.

The 20 Best Books of the Year, According to Esquire

The latest addition to the "Best Books of 2023" lists is Esquire, which includes both familiar and unique picks.

The Best Audiobooks of 2023, According to AudioFile

AudioFIle has released its 53-title list of the best audiobooks of 2023, which are spread out across 9 categories.