Welcome to the definitive countdown of the biggest books of the year! Hosted by Polly Washburn, Top of the Stacks brings the energy and statistics of American Top 40 to the world of publishing. We track the heavy hitters, the dark horses, and the record-breakers that defined our reading lists.

Data-Driven Rankings: We aggregate charts from the New York Times, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and more using a "signature blend" algorithm that tracks both chart position and longevity.

Deep Dives: Beyond the numbers, we explore the stories behind the authors, industry trends, and the genres—from Romantasy to History—ruling the stacks.