CRITICS'
PICKS

See what the pros chose as their favorite books of the year, and more!

ALANotable Books The American Library Association's list of current notable books, updated twice yearly

ALA's 2004 Notable Children's Books The American Library Association's list of recommended books published in 2004 for young readers

ALA's Top 10 Young Adult Books for 2004

Amazon.com's Top 50 Amazon's editors pick their favorite 50 books of 2004--also includes a list of customers' favorites

Borders Best of 2004 Borders Books and Music picks its favorites of the year

Boston Globe Books of the Year Globe reviewers pick their favorite fiction, nonfiction, and children's books of 2004

Library Journal Best Library Journal picks the best of 2004

Locus The editors of Locus magazineshare their picks for the best science fiction and fantasy reads of 2004

Modern Library 100 Best This 1998 list denotes the Modern Library Board's choices for the best 100 fiction and 100 best nonfiction books ever, and provides an alternate list selected by readers

National Public Radio NPR book critic Maureen Corrigan picks her favorites from 2004

NewYork Times 10 Best Books of 2004 (may require user to obtain a free username and password)

New York Times Notable Books for 2004  NYT's picks for the 100 best books of last year, plus links to Notable Books lists back to 1997 (may require user to obtain a free username and password)

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With Us

Our Book Discussion Group usually meets at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth Tuesday every month in the Library Community Room. Join us for the books that interest you.

Call Donna Davies at the Library, 781-893-3312, X 242, with any questions. Copies of the books are usually available about three weeks before the discussion.


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