These are the 40 books we found represent the year best in one way or another. They help us make sense of the challenges 2020 has presented us with, understand the depths of the existing cracks it has exposed in our society, and offer solutions to solve the many truly monumental challenges we face—together.

A peak inside the business book awards and industry appreciation event we hosted this year in New York City, honoring those in the publishing industry whose work makes our work possible.

Porchlight Editorial and Creative Director, Dylan Schleicher, takes us inside the best Big Ideas & New Perspectives books published in 2019.