Reading Lists

Looking for your next great read? We compiled a group of the best reading lists across the Internet, from readers, critics and journalists.

If you like William Kent Krueger

For readers who enjoyed Krueger’s Northern Minnesota-based mysteries.

If you like Nicholas Sparks

For readers who enjoyed Sparks novels of romance, heartbreak, and family.

If you like Janet Evanovich

For readers who enjoyed Evanovich’s smart, witty mysteries.

If you like Beach Reads

For readers who want a fun, sunny book, great for vacation.

If you like Westerns

For readers who enjoy a fast-paced Louis L’Amour western.

If you like Amish Fiction

For readers who enjoy a clean, simple, Amish romance.

New York Times Bestsellers

Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.

NPR’s Best Books of 2020

The best reads of 2020, according to NPR staff and trusted critics.

Goodreads Best Books of 2020

12th Annual Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers.

Amazon’s Best Sellers

Amazon’s most popular books based on sales. Updated hourly.

Literary Hub’s Best of 2020

Reading All the Lists So You Don’t Have to Since 2017.

100 Must-Read Books of 2020

The books that deepened ignited our curiosity and helped us escape

New York Magazine Reading Lists

A collection of reading lists based on different topics and genres.

Barnes & Noble’s Best of 2020

Discover the most talked about and praised books this year.

Best Books of the 21st Century

Debut novels, the history of humanity and trailblazing memoirs.

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