

| the best novels of the year Great Books Guide selects the best novels published during 2007 |
The Top Five Denis Johnson: Tree of Smoke Michael Chabon The Yiddish Policemen's Union Ian McEwan: On Chesil Beach Mario Vargas Llosa: The Bad Girl Steven Hall: The Raw Shark Texts Runners Up & Honorable Mention Alan Bennett: The Uncommon Reader J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Michael Chabon: Gentlemen of the Road Roberto Bolaño: The Savage Detectives Ann Patchett: Run |