As 2021 draws to a close, let’s reflect on all the awesome books that were published this year. Check out the links below to see what critics believe were the best of 2021. Give us a call to see whether we own copies you are interested in or search our catalog and place a hold online. Remember that we can place holds on books from other libraries and you can pick them up here at FDL.
NPR’s Books We Love: Our Guide To 2021’s Great Reads
Every year, NPR’s staff curates a collection of the year’s best books. Formerly known as NPR’s Book Concierge, this year’s roundup contains more than 300 titles. Use the filters on the left to narrow down the list by genre, hover over each cover to see a preview of what reviewers had to say about a book, and follow the links for full reviews.
Perhaps the largest online community for readers, Goodreads lists its award winners for 2021.
Kirkus: The Best Books of 2021
Kirkus Reviews is a weekly magazine and a website that highlights upcoming book releases. Many libraries rely on their reviews when deciding what to purchase for their collections.
Amazon’s Best Books of the Year
Amazon’s editors picked their top books for 2021. Browse this list or search by category to narrow it down to topics of interest or age group.
–Post by Susie Rivera, Reference Specialist
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