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As 2018 comes to a close, you might measure the success of the year by important life events like graduations, weddings, and promotions, or by the number of countries you ticked off your travel bucket list.
For a group of writers and bookworms like the Insider Picks team, reflecting on the triumphs of 2018 wouldn't be complete without the mention of a few excellent book discoveries.
After a year of nestling into our favorite reading spots at cafes and bookstores, holding patiently for long library wait-lists, and actually hoping for delayed commutes so we can finish that last chapter, we came away with 29 books that compelled us this year.
From painfully honest stories of self-image and loss to insider invitations to kitchens, labs, and offices, these books stand out among the many we read this year, rightfully earning their spots on our "favorites" shelves.
These are the best books we read in 2018.
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