OUR 2015
Book of the year

The Best Literary Review annually selects a book preferred by a diverse group of members. Books can only be nominated by a member. Members discuss and vote each December on their choice for "Book of the Year".

The book chosen for 2015 is The C Box by author John Allan.

The C Box is dedicated to the 58,245 men and women whose names appear on the Vietnam War Memorial.

The C BOx

Touching, thoughtful, fun.

You will laugh...you will cry...you will not forget the C box!

J. Whitney - Book Critic and Editor

what people are saying

Words from experts in the literary world

Dorothy Radford

Literary Critic

“This is not a war story. It is a witty, profound, well-crafted work of art! It captures a slice of America’s glorious appeal Indisputably one of the best novels of the last decade.”

Elliot McGillicutty

Book seller

“Allan has an uncanny ability to weave a story and its characters together. He has accomplished what few authors since Fitzgerald have been able to achieve.
You simply must read this book.”

Sarah Stevens

editor

“This book is nothing short of miraculous.
Allan’sgenius lies in his ability to describe imperfect moments... perfectly. A true cause for celebration!”

jonathan tovot

novelist

“A ferociously smart and original writer. You will not be able to put this book down until you have turned the last page.”

The c box

by john allan