For Adult Readers

American Library Association Notable Books (RUSA): Fiction

American Library Association Notable Books (RUSA): Non-fiction

Booker Prize

British award for contemporary fiction

Cader Books

Past bestsellers for 1900-1998

Christy Awards

Award for Christian fiction

Library Journal

Best books for 2007

National book Awards

Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry

National Book Critics Circle

General non-fiction, Criticism, Poetry, Biography/Autobiography, Fiction; also includes links to book review sources

NetLibrary

Offers the most comprehensive collection of electronic books

New York Times (Book Section)

Fiction and Non-fiction Oprah's Book Club

Rita Awards

Romance Writers of America

Random house the Modern Library

Best 100 novels

Pulitzer Prize

Biography, Fiction, Non-fiction, History and Poetry

Stoker Awards

Horror Writers Association

USA Today

Current 150 bestsellers

Spur Award

Award for Westerns

Women's Literature

Women's Studies Section of the ACRL

Mysteries

Agatha Award

Edgar Award

Science Fiction

Hugo Award

Nebula Award

Adult Summer Reading Book Lists

Great Discoveries, Voyages, and Adventures!

UC Berkeley has created a summer reading list suggested by Berkeley profs. The site also included lists from previous years.

NPR Summer Reading 2009

National Public Radio has suggestions for summer reading including comics, cooking, and some suggestions for children as well.

Oprah's Reading

Discover "What We're Reading Now" on Oprah!

For Young Adult Readers

Christian Fiction Booklist for Young Adults

Favorite Teenage Angst Books

Lonestar Reading List

Young Adult Round Table, Texas Library Association

Michael L. Printz Award

Award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature

Tayshas High School Reading List

Young Adult Round Table, Texas Library Association

TeenReads

Reviews, guides, and news on latest teen titles

YALSA

Best books for young adults, American Library Association

For Children

Bookhive

Guide to children's literature and books

Caldecott Medal

Best picture books

Coretta Scott King Award

Best books for children by African-American authors

Kids Reading List from Oprah

Newberry Medal Awards

Best children's books

Pura Belpre Award

Best books for children about the Latino experience

Texas Bluebonnet Award