In my experience, the best time to buy books is whenever I walk into a bookstore and see a cool cover. That said, there are certain times of year I’ve found are better for my wallet.

UPDATED: December 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM CST Imagine a holiday party, attended only by books. If it helps, give them little arms and legs. That’s the way to think about the best books of the year.