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The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Andrew Carnegie Medals Longlist 2020
49 books — 10 voters
Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson
June 2018 Book Releases
108 books — 68 voters

A Dangerous Place by Jacqueline WinspearMrs. Roosevelt’s Confidante by Susan Elia MacNealWho Buries the Dead by C.S. HarrisThe Edge of Dreams by Rhys BowenThe Lake House by Kate Morton
Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2015
200 books — 493 voters
Mark of the Thief by Jennifer A. NielsenThe Curious World of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly
2016 Mock Newbery
108 books — 419 voters

The Forgotten Sisters by Shannon HaleMark of the Thief by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Middle Grade Novels of 2015
587 books — 1,120 voters
The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsThe Wee Free Men by Terry PratchettInkheart by Cornelia FunkeDivergent by Veronica RothA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Best Kick-Ass Female Characters From YA and Children's Fantasy and Science Fiction
3,074 books — 8,676 voters

Navigating Early by Clare VanderpoolThe Water Castle by Megan Frazer BlakemoreDoll Bones by Holly BlackThe Runaway King by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Newbery 2014
121 books — 472 voters
Navigating Early by Clare VanderpoolThe Runaway King by Jennifer A. NielsenDoll Bones by Holly BlackThe Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech
Middle Grade Novels of 2013
377 books — 811 voters

The Runaway King by Jennifer A. NielsenRequiem by Lauren Oliver
Best books of March, 2013
107 books — 267 voters
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall SmithHer Royal Spyness by Rhys BowenStill Life by Louise PennyThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan BradleyThe Quiche of Death by M.C. Beaton
Best Cozy Mystery Series
2,532 books — 2,677 voters

Wonder by R.J. PalacioThe False Prince by Jennifer A. NielsenThe One and Only Ivan by Katherine ApplegateCode Name Verity by Elizabeth WeinThe Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine
Newbery 2013
131 books — 1,296 voters
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Best Books of 2012
3,523 books — 9,203 voters

Wonder by R.J. PalacioThe Lions of Little Rock by Kristin LevineLiar & Spy by Rebecca SteadThe Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech
Middle Grade Novels of 2012
253 books — 633 voters
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra ClareDivergent by Veronica RothThe Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg LarssonMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsCrossed by Ally Condie
What we've read so far in 2012...
5,564 books — 767 voters

Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Best Historical Mystery
2,070 books — 4,531 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëGreat Expectations by Charles DickensWives and Daughters by Elizabeth GaskellThe Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
Best British and Irish Literature
1,169 books — 1,111 voters

Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon HaleThe Goose Girl by Shannon HaleElla Enchanted by Gail Carson LevineBriar Rose by Jane Yolen
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,797 books — 9,159 voters
The Martian Chronicles by Ray BradburyThe Giver by Lois LowryEnder’s Game by Orson Scott CardA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'EngleThe Host by Stephenie Meyer
Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Books
8,351 books — 24,668 voters

Angle of Repose by Wallace StegnerThe Good Earth by Pearl S. BuckBeloved by Toni Morrison
Pulitzer Winners: Fiction & Novels
99 books — 951 voters