Top Book Recommendations of 2023: TIME's Fiction Picks and Russell Moore's Favorites

The Guardian presents a roundup of the best books of 2023 across various genres, including fiction, children's books, young adult books, crime and thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, translated fiction, romance, biography and memoir, politics, sport, ideas, poetry, graphic novels, music, and food. The selection includes works by acclaimed authors such as Zadie Smith, Salman Rushdie, and Jilly Cooper, covering a wide range of topics and interests.