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Literary Hub, 17 Books

This list presents "The 10 Best Essay Collections of the Decade," curated by Emily Temple and published on December 23, 2019, by Literary Hub. It aims to highlight the most impactful essay collections published in English between 2010 and 2019. The selection process involved extensive debate and multiple voting rounds among the Literary Hub staff, indicating a thorough and participatory methodology. The list reflects a considered effort to balance critical acclaim with personal impact, as evidenced by the inclusion of dissenting opinions and an expanded list of honorable mentions. This curated selection was designed to encapsulate the diverse literary voices and themes that defined the decade's essayistic landscape.

This list was originally published in 2019 and was added to this site over 1 year ago.