Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 18 Best Breakouts of 2018Our critics pick the standout stars they’ll be watching for years to come.The Atlantic Culture DeskDecember 28, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 19 Best Books of 2018Highlights from a year of reading, including Ada Limón’s The Carrying, Tommy Orange’s There There, Madeline Miller’s Circe, and moreThe Atlantic Culture DeskDecember 26, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 50 Best Podcasts of 2018The shows that kept listeners refreshing their apps this yearLaura Jane Standley and Eric McQuadeDecember 23, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 27 Best Music Moments of 2018The cultural effects of Nicki Minaj’s “Chun-Li,” Ariana Grande’s “No Tears Left to Cry,” Mitski’s “Nobody,” and moreHannah Giorgis and Spencer KornhaberDecember 20, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 17 Best Films of 2018Our critics make their picks.David Sims and Christopher OrrDecember 19, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 7 Best Cookbooks of 2018Pan-seared steak with za’atar chimichurri, curried lamb ribs, and a host of other inventive dishes from this year’s top food biblesCorby KummerDecember 17, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 25 Best Television Episodes of 2018Standout picks from Atlanta, One Day at a Time, The Terror, Homecoming, The Great British Baking Show, and moreThe Atlantic Culture DeskDecember 14, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 23 Best Albums of 2018Selections from Megan Thee Stallion, Florence + the Machine, Metallica, and moreThe Atlantic Culture DeskDecember 11, 2018
Katie Martin / The AtlanticThe 22 Best TV Shows of 2018The new and returning series that stood out the mostSophie GilbertDecember 9, 2018