Friday, December 7, 2012

"Best Books" Lists for 2012



One of the most delicious moments for readers is the year-end popping-up of "best books" lists, so here's a bunch:

Slate.com has a list of “the 10 most crucial books” reviewed by this online magazine in the past year. Also check out: Slate’s staff picks of the year and Slate’s list of 20 “overlooked” or “underrated” books from 2012.

Library Journal has published two lists so far: LJ’s Best Books and Media of 2012 and Best Books 2012: Staff Favorites. The publication’s Top 10 list comes out on December 20.

Publisher’s Weekly gives us its Best Books of 2012.

The New York Times has put out its 10 Best Books of 2012. Also take a look at its 100 Notable Books of 2012 and Best Bathroom Books of 2012.

Goodreads.com, a site for book recommendations and reviews that boasts over 12 million members, has just released its member-driven “Goodreads Choice Awards” for Best Books of 2012.

National Public Radio (NPR) features its Best Books of 2012. Among the many interesting items there are “best of” lists in science fiction, historical fiction, cookbooks, and graphic novels.

Keep an eye out for upcoming lists from Salon.com and Booklist. And if you come across a list we haven’t featured here, please share it in the comments section.

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