Reading Lists Fiction

The following list is intended as a helpful guide for readers of fiction looking for reading lists of good books. Below you will find a compilation of lists of some of the best books around.

Crime Fiction

CWA Gold Dagger Crime Fiction Reading List 1955-2021

Literary Fiction

Booker Prize for Fiction Complete List of Winners Since 1969
Oprah's Book Club Complete List of Titles

USA's Notable Book Council puts out an annual list of important books:

The Notable Book List 2016

The Notable Book List 2015

The Notable Book List 2014

The Notable Book List 2013

The Notable Book List 2012

The Notable Book List 2011

The Notable Book List 2010

The Notable Book List 2009

Young Adult Readers

US Young Adults Choices List 2013 published by the International Reading Association

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Elizabeth George Books in Order Inspector Lynley Series List

Elizabeth George, author of 21 crime novels in the Inspector Lynley series has been publishing first-rate police procedurals since 1988. Her novels have featured on the New York Times bestseller list and have been adapted for television. Although Elizaeth George books are set in the UK and her main character Thomas Lynley is an English aristocrat (8th Earl of Asherton), she is actually an American and an anglophile. Who Is Elizabeth George? Elizabeth George (Susan Elizabeth George) was born February 26, 1949, Warren, Ohio, U.S.A. She is a highly regarded American novelist, prolific writer and the creator of the popular mystery series Inspector Lynley. Although she has lived most of her life in California she now lives quietly in the state of Washington in the vicinity of Seattle. Elizabeth George is also well-known for her creative writing workshops and her bestselling books on the craft of writing: Write Away and Mastering the Process from Idea to Novel. In addition she h...

Patricia Cornwell Books in Order Scarpetta Series List

Patricia Cornwell books featuring forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta may not be as popular as they once were but with the recent couple of additions to the long-standing book series Patricia Cornwell is likely to be once again dominating best seller lists. If you have not read Patricia Cornwell before or are only a couple of crime novels in you may be wondering about the order you need to read the Scarpetta series in. This article discusses the reading order of Patricia Cornwell books, some frequently asked questions and how to get the most out of the Scarpetta crime series. How Many Books are in the Scarpetta Series? There are now 26 crime novels in the Scarpetta Series by Patricia Cornwell featuring forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta. The series began with Post Mortem in 1990 which introduced other key characters including homicide detective Pete Marino, FBI Profiler Benton Wesley and Scarpetta's niece Lucy Farinelli who have been present in most books throughout t...

15 Best Kids Books from New Zealand for Ages 3-8 Years 2022

With so many kids books published in New Zealand now it can be hard to decide what are the best kids books to choose to encourage your child to develop a love of reading. That is why I have put together this handy reading list of popular New Zealand children's books in 2022 as a guide for prospective parents, grandparents and caregivers looking to make smart buying decisions. All of the books on this reading list are picture books and are targeted at kids between the ages of 3 and 8. 15 Best Kids Books from New Zealand for Ages 3-8 Years 2022 Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy The Wonky Donkey Aroha's Way The Little Yellow Digger Baa Baa Smart Sheep I Need a New Bum (aka in USA - I Need a New Butt) Slinki Malinki I Love Lemonade A Rainbow in My Heart Nee Naw The Little Fire Engine Wake Up Bear Book Grandpa's Slippers My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes ...

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