Another year, another chance to take stock of what we actually read, what we meant to read, and what — thanks to Boston.com readers — we’ll be adding to our already-teetering nightstand stacks.

Every year, we ask readers to share the books that moved them, surprised them, or simply kept them company on the T. And every year, the results paint a picture of what it means to be a Boston reader: curious, imaginative, unafraid of a literary curveball, and totally uninterested in sticking to just one genre.

This year’s list is no exception. In fact, “range” barely covers it. The selections stretch from sweeping historical epics to self-help mantras, from celebrity memoirs to sharp-toothed horror, from beloved classics to buzzy contemporary releases, and more. Some picks were tender, some were

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