Book Lists & Recommendations – Portage District Library

Browse NoveList

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.

Celebrate Native American Heritage

Titles for Kids

Titles for Teens & Adults

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

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

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
What Some Are Reading

June 2023

Recommendations for avid readers and those looking for book club suggestions. Explore current titles or favorites from a panel of local experts, Gilbert and Ivy, and Kazoo Books. Although the links below contain regular print books, many of these titles are available in large print, audiobook, or electronic versions as well. Don’t forget to revisit the classics or try some Michigan authors too! Here’s a print version of our list for you.
Book Finder

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Book Lists and Recommendations

Browse NoveList

Celebrate Native American Heritage

Titles for Kids

Titles for Teens & Adults

Search Our Library Catalog

Book Lists

Award Winners for Adults

Award Winners for Youth

Bestsellers and Favorite Lists

What Some Are Reading

June 2023

Book Finder