Most years are great years for American literature, and this year was no different. Whether it was Jonathan Franzen’s latest novel, or that new book about Abraham Lincoln, 2010 saw some amazing achievements on the printed page. No wonder the publishing industry didn’t need any bailouts this year — they were too busy crushing the competition.

Without any further ado, here are the TOP TEN BOOKS OF 2010:

#10. E*books

#9. Hardcover books

#8. Large-print books

#7. Books with photo sections in the middle of them

#6. Paperback books

#5. Table of contents

#4. Coffee table books

#3. Audio books

#2. Cookbooks

#1. Erotic druid novellas in translation