As 2017 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 2017. Give us a call to see whether we own copies you are interested in or search our catalog. Remember that we can place holds on books from other libraries and you can pick them up here at FDL.
NPR’s Book Concierge: Our Guide To 2017’s Great Reads
NPR’s staff got together and came up with collection of over 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. Follow the links full reviews.
Perhaps the largest online community for readers, Goodreads lists its award winners for 2017.
Kirkus: The Best Books of 2017
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 20 books for 2017. 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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