Striking a balance between the “too few” Top 10 list and a “too many” 100 Notables list, the Village Voice comes up with a Top 20 books of 2007 list.  I always keep an eye out for the Village Voice list, because it usually contains selections that won’t be found elsewhere.  That said, it does pick The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (BGB review), which is showing up everywhere (deservedly).  I was happy to see Petropolis make the list (BGB review).   The Yiddish Policemen’s Union also makes the list (BGB reviews 1, 2, 3).  The list does overlook the seemingly unananimous selections of other lists: Tree of Smoke and The Savage Detectives.

My top 10 list for 2007 will hit news stands next week.