Book & Author Lists
Literary Links
This monthly column, compiled by library staff, has run for more than eight years now in the Ovation section of the Columbia Daily Tribune. Each article contains a short list of books on a timely topic.
Lists Compiled by Library Staff
- African & African-American Authors
- Amish Fiction Authors
- Christian or Inspirational Authors
- Children's Book Lists
- Classics
- Local Authors
- Popular and Classic Hispanic & Latino Authors
- Urban Christian Fiction Authors
- Urban Fiction Authors
Recommended Reads from Library Blogs
- Book Lists from DBRL Next, the library's blog for adults
- Book Lists from DBRLTeen
- Book Lists from DBRL Kids
Other Notable Lists & Databases
- The 50 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time—So Far
- The 25 Best Young Adult Fantasy Novels of All Time—So Far
- Barnes and Noble Classics
- Best Fiction for Young Adults (formerly Best Books for Young Adults)
American Library Association, lists from 1994 to the present - College Board
101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers - Great Books Program at St. John's College
- Hennepin County Library Bookspace
Among other great features, use the "If You Like. . ." Author Search to browse reader's contributed booklists. - Missouri Authors Directory | Missouri Center for the Book
- Modern Library's 100 Best Novels (chosen by their board and by readers)
- Movers and Shakers in Books (Amazon.com)
The biggest gainers in Books sales rank over the past 24 hours - Oprah’s Book Club
- “What’s Next?” Books in Series
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