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
Stacy's Books 