The books of 2002 reflected the turbulent times, with America shadowed by terrorist threat, a bruised economy and the prospect of war with Iraq. Weighty subjects dominated bestseller lists in both fiction and nonfiction, as well as PW's Best Books selections.

Click the categories below to see PW's choices for the best books of 2002.

Fiction Mystery Mass Market
SF/ Fantasy/ Horror Comics Nonfiction
Illustrated Books Lifestyle Poetry
Religion Children's Religion Best Children's Books 2002