PW Best Book of The Year describe this award. Like what kind of books get this? how is it chosen? what other famous books have won this award.
You'll find a lot of information to answer your questions in these sites.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&ie=ISO-8859-1&q=PW+Best+Book+of+The+Year+
i tried that but i can't find HOW it's choosen or anything/
According to the first site, the editors choose the books they like the most.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6496987.html
I didn't find anything that mentions any objective criteria for the editors' choices.
The PW Best Book of the Year award, also known as the Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year award, is an annual literary recognition given to exceptional books published within a particular year. Publishers Weekly, one of the most influential trade publications in the publishing industry, selects the books based on their literary merit, originality, impact, and overall quality.
The award covers a wide range of genres and categories, including fiction, non-fiction, children's literature, and more. It aims to recognize outstanding works that resonate with readers and contribute to the literary landscape. The selected books often exemplify excellent storytelling, thought-provoking themes, or innovative exploration of their respective genres.
The process of selecting the PW Best Book of the Year involves a review of all books released during the year. Publishers Weekly's team of experienced reviewers and editors meticulously assess each book's strengths, including its writing style, character development, plot structure, and relevance to current societal and cultural conversations. After a careful evaluation, the reviewers compile a list of the most remarkable books published, which eventually leads to the final selection of the Best Books of the Year.
Some of the notable books that have won the PW Best Book of the Year award in the past include:
1. "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt
2. "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel
3. "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead
4. "Educated" by Tara Westover
5. "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood
These books represent a diverse array of genres and styles, showcasing the breadth of literary excellence that the award acknowledges.