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The BestMovies
Books
TV Shows
Albums
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of 2022


Illustrations by Julia Schimautz

The BestMoviesof 2022


An unforgettable year of cinema by newcomers and old masters alike

by David Sims

The BestBooksof 2022


The titles that made us think the most this year

The BestAlbumsof 2022


The year in music was a party.

by Spencer Kornhaber

The BestTV Showsof 2022


The year’s most distinct and worthwhile series

by Sophie Gilbert, Megan Garber, and Shirley Li

The BestPodcastsof 2022


The shows that kept listeners refreshing their apps this year

by Laura Standley and Eric McQuade