Too many options, not enough time? Try these guides to find the top fiction.
ALA Notable Books for Adults. Annual list that includes both fiction and non-fiction.
The American Book Awards. Annual awards by the Before Columbus Foundation for outstanding literary achievement.
Lesher, Linda Parent. The Best Novels of the Nineties: A Reader's Guide. PR881 L47 2000.
Pearl, Nancy. Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason. Z1035.9 P38 2003.
Pearl, Nancy. Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and Dreamers.Also available in print, Z6004 T6 P39 2010.
Pearl, Nancy. More Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason. Z1035.9 P38 2005.
Pearl, Nancy. Now Read This III: A Guide to Mainstream Fiction. IMC 016.80883 P359 2010.
Pearl, Nancy. Now Read This: A Guide to Mainstream Fiction, 1978-1998. Another copy: IMC Reference 016.80883 P359.
Saricks, Joyce G. The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction. 2d ed, 2009. Also available in paper, Z711.5 S27 2009.