Notable Books of 2008 – whats yours?

Another inspiring list. The New York Times has published its list of most notable books for 2008:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/100Notable-t.html
Have a look and let us know what you think  maybe there are books you enjoyed last year that are missing from the list including titles like:
Mary Ann Shaffer The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,
David Brooks The Fern Tattoo or
Geraldine Brooks People of the Book
What would you put on the list?