I’ve reviewed a lot of books on this website. While I have come across plenty that I would consider “the best,” the distinction is quite a bit rarer than the 5-star ratings I’ve given my favorite films. For context, I have given out about 10% 5-star ratings for movies, while only 5% for books. At any rate, there are still books that I feel deliver the perfect package. The following (chronological and alphabetical) list contains books I consider to be the best, in my opinion: