Book Lists & Recommendations – Portage District Library

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If you would like to browse a list of reviewed books in your favorite genre, try NoveList Plus, an online resource available through the Michigan eLibrary. Try NoveList K-8 Plus if you are looking for a book for younger readers. You may need your library card and pin to access these resources.

Search Our Library Catalog

Check out the links to recommended book lists below. Search for your next reads in our catalog and place them on hold. You can also fill out our Book Finder form for a personalized list.

Book Lists

Award Winners for Adults

Audie Awards

ALA Notable Books

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature

Booker Prize

Christian Book Award

Edgar Awards

Hugo Awards

Lambda Literary Awards

Library of Congress Prizes

National Book Awards

The National Book Critics Circle Award

Nebula Awards

PEN America Literary Awards

Pulitzer Prize

Stonewall Book Awards

Women’s Prize for Fiction
Award Winners for Youth

Alex Award – Adult books with teen appeal

Batchelder Award – English translation

Geisel Award – Beginner readers

Printz Award – Young Adult literature

Caldecott Award – American picture book

Horn Book Award – Children and Young Adults

Coretta Scott King Award – African American writer, culture

National Book Award – Celebrates the Best Books in America

Newbery Award – Children’s literature

Odyssey Award – Audiobooks

Stonewall Award for Youth – LGBTQIA+ books

Pura Belpré Award – Latino/Latina writer, culture
Bestsellers and Favorite Lists

New York Times Bestsellers – Bestselling youth and adult titles, fiction and non-fiction

New York Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century

NPR Book Reviews – All the latest book reviews from NPR

NPR’s Book Concierge – Thousands of suggestions narrowed by your interests

Oprah’s Book Club List – Over 20 years of recommended reads

Indie Next List – Recommendations from independent booksellers

Goodreads Choice Awards – Books voted to be the best by readers in each genre

Reese’s Book Club – Focused on women’s stories

SLJ Reviews – Librarians review best reads for children

NPR’s 100 Favorite Books for Young Readers – Poll of NPR listeners

Seattle Public Library’s Staff Picks for Kids – Former Library of the Year

Social Justice Books – Multicultural and social justice books for children, YA, and educators

Kids Indie Next List – Independent booksellers’ recommendations for young readers
International Mystery Book Discussion List

International Mystery Book Discussion is a drop-in book discussion group that enjoys traveling the world vicariously through mystery novels. The informal discussions last one hour and there are usually tasty snacks available. Check out our events calendar for upcoming dates, typically the second Thursday of the month @ 7pm!

2024 – 2025 Selections

September: The Dry by Jane Harper – Australia

October: The Sunset Years of Agnes Sharp by Leonie Swann – England

November: Malice by Keigo Higashino – Japan

December: Snow Blind by Jonasson Ragnar – Iceland

January: The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley – France

February: The Searcher by Tana French – Ireland

March: The Villa by Rachel Hawkins – Italy

April: The Enigma of Room 622 by Joel Dicker – Switzerland

May: Thirteen Hours by Deon Meyer – Africa
Book Finder

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Use our Book Finder Form to give us an idea of what you like to read and we will get back to you with our recommendations for your next reading adventure.

Book Lists and Recommendations

Browse NoveList

Search Our Library Catalog

Book Lists

Award Winners for Adults

Award Winners for Youth

Bestsellers and Favorite Lists

International Mystery Book Discussion List

2024 – 2025 Selections

Book Finder