The Best Books of 1996
An Annual Roundup of Lists published on the Web
Book awards are all very well, but sometimes you just can't choose one best book, or two, or three, or even ten. The recommendations here should keep you reading well into 1997!
American Library Association Notable Books
Most of the lists have now been posted, at least in preliminary form. More information may appear from time to time on the American Library Association website.
- Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults - Not limited to 1996 publications. Includes 5 topical booklists: Books for the Soul (world religions), Graphic Novels and Picture Books, Lesbian/Gay Tales, Multicultural Fiction, and Stories of our Lives (biography, autobiography, and diaries)
Booklist
Editors' Choice '96
Booklist Focus: Editors' Choice Revisted, by Stephanie Zvirin. A look back at 20 adult books selected as best of the year for Young Adults, 1980-1990.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
CM: Canadian Review of Materials
Hungry Mind Review
Morningside (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation)
National Council for the Social Studies (U.S.)
National Science Teachers Association (U.S.)
Ontario Library Association
Publisher's Weekly
Resource Links (Canada)
Best Books 1996
Science Books & Films (American Association for the Advancement of Science)
Notable Books for Children, November 1996
Finished reading already? Better check The Best of 1995.
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Friday, May 16, 1997
The Children's
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