New York Public Library Best Books of 2021

The New York Public Library has announced its lists of the best books of 2021 in various categories, including 100 Best Books for Adults, 50 Best Books for Teens, and 145 Best Books for Kids.

The Adult category includes numerous genre titles, with Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Tor), Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Ballantine), and Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor (Tordotcom), plus many more. The Teen category has Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao (Penguin Teen), Dustborn by Erin Bowman (Clarion), and Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray (G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers), among others.

For more information, including the complete lists in all categories, see the New York Public Library website.


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