In this lively discussion, Joumana Khatib, Dave Kim, Greg Coles, and Emily Aiken, editors from The New York Times Book Review, share insights on the top fiction and nonfiction of the year. They dive into Charlotte Wood's meditative novel 'Stone Yard Devotional,' exploring themes of silence and artistic survival in Daniel Kehlmann's 'The Director.' The panel also highlights the harrowing yet beautiful 'Angel Down' and revisits impactful nonfiction, including Arundhati Roy's memoir and the poignant tale of survival in 'A Marriage at Sea.'