The Best of 2018
Highlights from the year in culture
The 18 Best Breakouts of 2018
Our critics pick the standout stars they’ll be watching for years to come.
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 19 Best Books of 2018
Highlights from a year of reading, including Ada Limón’s The Carrying, Tommy Orange’s There There, Madeline Miller’s Circe, and more
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 50 Best Podcasts of 2018
The shows that kept listeners refreshing their apps this year
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 27 Best Music Moments of 2018
The cultural effects of Nicki Minaj’s “Chun-Li,” Ariana Grande’s “No Tears Left to Cry,” Mitski’s “Nobody,” and more
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 17 Best Films of 2018
Our critics make their picks.
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2018
Pan-seared steak with za’atar chimichurri, curried lamb ribs, and a host of other inventive dishes from this year’s top food bibles
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 25 Best Television Episodes of 2018
Standout picks from Atlanta, One Day at a Time, The Terror, Homecoming, The Great British Baking Show, and more
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 23 Best Albums of 2018
Selections from Megan Thee Stallion, Florence + the Machine, Metallica, and more
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Katie Martin / The Atlantic The 22 Best TV Shows of 2018
The new and returning series that stood out the most
