The following Internet sites have been selected for
their value as reference sources. Although reviewed by library staff
at the time of inclusion in this list, the Palm Beach County Library
System is not responsible for their contents.
1980s
Bestsellers
Fiction and non-fiction bestsellers
of the '80s from Publishers' Weekly. |
1990s
Bestsellers
Fiction and non-fiction bestsellers of the '90s from Publishers'
Weekly. |
The
Booker Prize
A British prize, judged by the country's leading critics,
writers and academics, which goes to the year's outstanding work
of fiction. |
The Margaret A.
Edwards Award
Lifetime achievement award for
authors of young adult novels. |
The Michael L. Printz
Award
Awarded for excellence in young adult literature. |
Modern Library 100 Best Nonfiction
The Modern Library's take on the best 100 nonfiction titles
accompanied by a reader-voted list. |
Modern Library 100 Best Novels
The controversial list of 100 novels selected by the Modern
Library advisory board. Also included is a list of readers'
favorites voted in by visitors to the website--many with a
not-so-hidden agenda. |
National Review's 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century
The National Review panel casts their votes for the 100 best
non-fiction titles. |
New
Outstanding Books for the College Bound
What every well-prepared high school senior should be
reading--fiction, non-fiction, biography, drama, and poetry--as
chosen by the Young Adult Library Services Association.
Multi-cultured and modern, these books are more enjoyable reads
than many earlier, strictly classical, selections. |
The Nobel
Prize for Literature
Given to the author of the year's most outstanding work which is
beneficial to mankind. |
The
PEN/Faulkner Award
An award for the best work of fiction by an American author as
judged by three of their peers. |
The Pulitzer Prize
Search the archives or click on the time-line at the top to find
Pulitzer Prize winners and finalists. Book prizes include
American fiction, drama, history, biography, poetry, and
non-fiction. |
Reading Corner for Kids and Young Adults
Palm Beach County Library's page of booklists for children. It
includes recommended books for toddlers through young adults,
and award-winners. |
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