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American Library Association Notable Books
Since 1944 the American Library Association has compiled an annual list of the year's most outstanding books published during the previous year. View these lists here -- and enjoy reading some of the finest fiction and nonfiction of the past 50+ years.

Based on the Book
"A compilation by the Mid-Continent Public Library featuring a large selection of books, novels, short stories and plays that have been adapted into motion pictures since 1980. Browse by book author and title, movie title, or release year."

The Booklist Center
Links to more than 230 browsable booklists divided into more than 50 categories.

The Chronicle Western 100
The San Francisco Chronicle's list of the best 20th Century fiction and nonfiction written in or about---or by an author from---the western United States.

Evanston Public Library Bibliography Index
Lists of fiction, nonfiction, adult and teen books recommended for readers by the librarians at the Evanston Public Library in Illinois.

Fiction_L Booklists
Once available only to librarians, Fiction_L is now offered online by the librarians at the Morton Grove Public Library in Illinois. Lists focus on fiction books for teens, Gen Xers, and other adult readers.

Hungry Mind Review's 100 Best 20th Century American Books
This theme-based book review magazine offers a list, chosen by a group of authors, of the 100 best books written since 1900 by American authors.

Modern Library: 100 Best Novels
This news-making list of 100 Best Novels was created by a group of writers, historians and critics. Because it contains few minority, women or contemporary authors, the list created controversy. For comparison the site includes an alternative list of the 100 Best Novels chosen by readers.

100 Favorite Mysteries of the Century
Members of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association looked back 100 years and compiled this list of favorites.

100 Great 20th Century Works of Fiction by Women
Feminista!, an online journal of art, literature and social commentary, created this list of 100 great works of fiction written by women during the last century.

Overbooked.org
Frequently updated, this site provides themed booklists, lists of new books and lists of books with starred reviews.

The Romance Reader Top 100 List
Reviews and news about romance novels, plus a readers' list of favorite romance reads of the last century.

Who Reads What? Celebrity Reading Lists
Favorite books of celebrities in all fields.

YALSA Booklists
The Young Adult Library Services division of the American Library Association lists its annual "Best Books" and "Quick Pick" choices for young adult/teen readers.

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Readalikes
Books & Authors
Browse books by genre, author, title or view lists of award winners. Click the "read-a-likes" tab for a book to find recommendations. You may create a free account to save personal reading lists and write reviews.

If You Like... from Hennepin County Public Library
Visit this Minnesota library site and use its search page to find good books to read. Allows readers to search for fiction titles by author or theme keyword.

Readalike
Want a taste of reading recommended by Australian librarians? Check out this site with genre and author lists from the State Library of Tasmania.