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Lists that help you find your next favorite book Last Updated: Feb 27, 2024 4:05 PM

Bestsellers Lists from Popular Sites

National Indie Bestsellers
Produced just two days after the end of the sales week, this is a current snapshot of what's selling in independent bookstores nationwide.

New York Times Bestsellers
Weekly lists of the New York Times Bestsellers in fiction, nonfiction and children's books. If you see interesting books that are not in the FCPL catalog you can always use this form to suggest a title to be purchased.

Publishers Weekly
Weekly lists of the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers in over ten categories including fiction, nonfiction, children's book and biographies.

National and International Book Awards

Children's Literature Awards

There are a variety of awards for the hundreds of Children's books released each year. Below you will find some of the major awards for both writing and illustration.

National and International Book Awards

Adult Literature Awards

The following is a sampling of some of the awards presented to authors and narrators who enlighten, entertain, and broaden our perspective on the world. Award descriptions are provided by the group that administers the award. 

In addition to exploring the awards and organizations listed below, Fairfax County Public Library customers have access to more Award lists found in Gale Books and Authors and NoveList Plus. These databases can be found on the Fairfax County Public Library’s website www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library in the listing of A – Z Online Resources. 

Gale Books and Authors | Book Lists | Award Winners
NoveList Plus | Browse By | Award Winners

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