Every year at this time we are inundated with “Best Books of the Year” lists. I’ll admit that I scroll through the lists in search of reading recommendations and guidance. So, here’s a long list of lists for our perusal :

NPR’s Books We Love.

Book Riot’s Best Books of 2023.

The Conversation’s Best Books of 2023.

The Most Scathing Book Reviews of 2023.

Five Books’ Best Nonfiction of 2023.

Barnes & Noble’s Best Fiction Books of 2023.

The Award-Winning Novels of 2023.

Barnes & Noble’s Best Mystery Books of 2023.

CrimeReads’ Best Crime Novels of 2023.

The New York Times’ Best Books of 2023.

Smithsonian’s Ten Best Books About Travel of 2023.

Epicurious’s Best Cookbooks of 2023.

Smithsonian’s Ten Best Books About Food of 2023.

History Today’s Books of the Year 2023.

The History Reader’s Must-Read History Books of 2023.

Smithsonian’s Ten Best History Books of 2023.

Smithsonian’s Ten Best Science Books of 2023.

These are Science News’ favorite books of 2023.

Literary Hub’s Ultimate Best Books of 2023

Publishers Weekly Best Books 2023

Vulture: The Best Books of 2023.