Apple Names Best Books, Audiobooks, Podcasts of 2020

Apple has published its list of the Best Books, Audiobooks, and Podcasts of 2020.

Check out a few of the highlights below. For the full lists, please visit the Apple Books and Apple Podcasts apps.

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BOOKS
This year has been a doozy, but the books we selected for our lists were all high points. They reminded us of all the reasons we love reading, keeping us entertained, making us think, and providing a much-needed escape. Browse [our selections of 2020's best books, plus browse the year's top-selling fiction and nonfiction.

Best Books of the Year
● The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett
● 28 Summers - Elin Hilderbrand
● Long Bright River - Liz Moore
● Deep State - Chris Hauty
● The Last Flight - Julie Clark





AUDIOBOOKS
This year has been a tough one for so many reasons, but each of these audiobooks has been a true bright spot. These exceptional listens entertained us, stretch our brains, and provided a much-needed escape. Take a look at our picks of 2020's best audiobooks, plus explore the year's top-selling fiction and nonfiction.

Best Audiobooks of 2020
● Open Book - Jessica Simpson
● Memorial Drive - Natasha Trethewey
● Upstream (Unabridged) - Dan Heath
● The Vanishing Half -Brit Bennett
● Interior Chinatown (Unabridged) - Charles Yu


PODCASTS
Show of the Year: Code Switch - NPR

Our Favorites This Year
● Rabbit Hole - NYT
● Canary - Washington Post
● How to Citizen With Baratunde - iHeartRadio
● You're Wrong About - Michael Hobbes & Sarah Marshall
● Dying for Sex – Wondery