Never fear, book lovers. We may be in the clutches of the darkest, coldest part of winter right now, but the good news is that a year’s worth of great books is on the way. What follows is just a taste ...

Here is the standout fiction and nonfiction of the year, selected by the staff of The New York Times Book Review. Credit...Jack Smyth Supported by By The New York Times Books Staff Each January, the ...