Best of the Best Lists

Looking for book gift ideas?   Try some of these “Best of the Year” lists:

Notable books from the New York Times: There is also a top ten list on their site.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/06/books/review/100-notable-books-of-2015.html?action=click&module=TrendingGrid&region=TrendingTop&pgtype=collection&_r=0

From School Library Journal: Adult books for teens and much more.  

http://www.slj.com/2015/11/reviews/best-of/best-adult-books-4-teens-2015/

Plus Publishers Weekly:  http://best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/2015/top-10#book/book-1 Or Kirkus Reviews who will release its list of best teen books next week:

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/issue/best-of-2015/section/teen/

And Goodreads has released its Choice Awards across several categories for 2015.  These awards are all decided by readers and here’s the link for mysteries and thrillers:

https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-mystery-thriller-books-2015

Library Reads: Primarily for Public libraries, listed top favorites for 2015.

http://libraryreads.org/

National Book Awards: http://www.nationalbook.org/nba2015.html#.VmYbNuG2qX4

ADDED December 9:  Chicago Public Library Recommendations -- with suggestions for all ages: http://www.chipublib.org/ Thank you to Judy B!

Enjoy!!! Happy Reading!!!