Only one of these was published in 2008, but since I just read all of them this year it counts for the purpose of this list. I’ve included the link my review.
5 Stars – Perfection
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
4 1/2 Stars – Very close to perfect
Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr
How Not To Write a Novel by Mittlemark & Newman
The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver
Fear & Trembling by Amelie Nothomb
A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler
Stacy's Books 
My son would agree with you on Ender’s Games – that is one of his favorite books. I love Anne Tyler but haven’t read A Patchwork Planet.
Ender’s Game is a kids book that anyone can enjoy, much like the earliest Harry Potter books.