It’s that time of year, for one of my favorite book round-ups. The New York Times has published its annual “100 Notable Books of 2008.”

Credit: New York Times
I’ve only read a couple this year, but do think that
The Night of the Gun by David Carr earned its spot. I was less impressed with
Netherland, by Joseph O’Neill. After reading a
glowing write-up, I had high expectations, but wasn’t as impressed as the reviewer. Once in paperback, it will do well as a book club read, but I wouldn’t put it at the top of my 2008 list.
At the front of my queue from the rest of the NYT picks – Nonfiction: American Lion, Factory Girls, Hot Flat & Crowded. Fiction: American Wife, Beijing Coma, A Mercy.
We’ll see soon which ones made the Top 10!