Best of 2020

The 50 Best Podcasts of 2020

The shows that kept listeners refreshing their apps this year

• Laura Jane Standley and Eric McQuade
• December 26, 2020

The 15 Best Books of 2020

The memoirs, novels, and poetry that stood out most

• The Atlantic Culture Desk
• December 24, 2020

The 16 Best Albums of 2020

A selection of the most illuminating music to come out of a dark year, handpicked by our staffers

• James Parker, Hannah Giorgis, Spencer Kornhaber, and Lenika Cruz
• December 16, 2020

The 15 Best TV Shows of 2020

The year’s most distinct and worthwhile series

• Shirley Li, Hannah Giorgis, and Megan Garber
• December 12, 2020

The 10 Best Films of 2020

Standouts from an unprecedented year in cinema

• David Sims
• December 10, 2020