Best Books of 2011

Need a good book to start 2012 off on the right foot?

Each year, we see many "best of" book lists published, both online and in print. Reviewers and publishers weed through the numerous books that come out in a year to bring you what they see as the cream of the crop.

Whether you're looking for an edge-of-your-seat sci-fi thriller or the best cookbooks, check out these "Best of 2011" lists to find a great book, then check our library's Evergreen catalog for a copy!

Fired Up: The Year's Best Science Fiction and Fantasty (NPR)

10 Best Books of 2011 from the New York Times

Best Selling Books of the Year (via Huffington Post)

Romance Writers of America's Award Winning Romance Books

Top 20 Jane Austen-Inspired Books from 2011 (a very specific list for Austen fans)

From Booklist Online - She Reads Books for Women: 2011 and He Reads: 10 Manliest Books

Epicurious.com Selects: Best Cookbooks of 2011

Entertainment Weekly's Shelf Life Presents: Top 10 Memoirs and Biographies
What's my favorite read from 2011?
One book I very much enjoyed was The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht, a new debut novel that weaves myth, story, and memory in beautiful prose.
My other favorite book that I read this year was actually not a new book. The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1975, heartbreakingly depicts the major characters of The Battle of Gettysburg in a realistic and unforgettable historical novel.

Happy reading!