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NPR’s Book Concierge

Mix and match the filters and the years to explore nearly 4,000 recommendations from NPR staff and trusted critics.

Top books by year in all genres

New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century

As voted on by novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, critics and other book lovers — with a little help from the staff of The New York Times Book Review.

See the list here : NYT Best Books of the 21st Century

Need Ideas? Book Award Sites

The National Book Award an American literary prize administered by the National Book Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is "to celebrate the best literature in America, expand its audience, and ensure that books have a prominent place in American culture.

The National Book Critics Circle Award

Each year, the National Book Critics Circle presents awards for the first books published in English in six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Poetry, and Criticism.

Pulitzer Prize for Fiction 

For fans of Sci Fi

Hugo Awards for Science Fiction

Nebula Awards (Science Fiction)

 

Tor.com's eBook of the Month Club

TOR – fantasy and science fiction books

Assignment

10 points

Option 1: Bring/write about a cultural artifact (song, poem, fashion trend, work of art, object) that connects with the text to share with a small group.

Option 2: Find and provide a local connection (location, person, historical fact, etc. ) to the text to share with a small group.

Option 3: Look up an interview or film connected to the author or topic of the text to share with a small group.

Option 4: Find and provide another text (article, book, poem) written by the same author to share with a small group.

St. X Library Catalog and eBooks


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Cincinnati Public Library Links

Book lists from the Public Library of Cincinnati

Books and Ebooks 

Adult and Staff Picks

Library Hours

Need suggestions??? Stop by the library or email Mrs. Donahue at 

jdonahue@stxavier.org

Library Hours

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Friday  7:30-3:30 p.m.

Goodreads

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Goodreads  is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations.

Listopia Read Alikes

2024 Best Picks

Literature Databases