Top Book Recommendations of 2023: The Atlantic, Maureen Corrigan, WTOP, and Denver Public Library

The Atlantic has released its list of the 10 best books of 2023, featuring titles that are both thought-provoking and captivating. The selection includes novels exploring the human cost of colonialism, inventive couplets on relationships, a history of the American dream, and memoirs on mental illness and religious zealotry. Notable books on the list include "Our Share of Night" by Mariana Enríquez, "Beyond the Door of No Return" by David Diop, "Ordinary Notes" by Christina Sharpe, "How to Say Babylon" by Safiya Sinclair, and Emily Wilson's translation of "The Iliad." The Atlantic aims to recognize books that offer unique perspectives and inspire readers to imagine new possibilities.