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Best Books of 2023

Welcome, to the Ossining Public Library's
Guide to Your Next Read!

Here you will find resources such as book recommendations, reviews, and our own favorite genres and books.

Use the tabs to the left to find out more--and don't hesitate to contact us if you need more ideas and information. We love to talk books!

New York Public Library Best Books of 2024

New York Public Library Best Books of 2023

NPR : Books We Love

Time: Best Books of 2023

Best Books of 2023 (bookpage.com)

NY Times Notable Books of 2023

New Yorker Best Books of 2023

Queens Public Library's Most Checked out books of 2023

Best Books of 2022

OPL Favorites of 2024!
We read so many incredible books this year, from moving memoirs and page-turning fiction to iconic picture books that are must-reads for little ones. We've compiled a list of our greatest reads of the year, with input from the library staff and Board of Trustees. Take a look and maybe you'll find your next novel or see that you have a literary kindred spirit!
OPL Staff's Favorite Books of 2023!
We--perhaps unsurprisingly--have a staff full of voracious readers, each with a wide range of interests in topics, styles, and genres. From true crime and history to family fiction, gritty crime dramas and, ahem, passionate fans of romance, we loved a lot of books this year and are so excited to share our Favorite Books of 2023 with you!

OPL Best Books of 2022
We've compiled our list of the OPL staff's favorite books of 2022. Take a look at our favorites below and be sure to let us know what you loved this year!
OPL Staff Favorite Books of 2021
Check out this fabulous list of our personal favorites!
Translations
A Penguin Random House list of "14Books in Translation"...enjoy!

8 Mystery Novels for Louise Penny fans
Louise Penny’s books are the perfect blend of Agatha Christie meets modern crime. But what happens when you’ve made it through Louise’s complete works? I recommend checking out these eight mysteries that are sure to evoke her writing.
BY SARAH WALSH
September 23 2021
10 Historical Novels for Crisp Autumn Nights
There’s something about the beautiful foliage and the family gatherings that bring a swell of nostalgia and a desire for dramatic stories from another period. If you’re equally as enthralled by the historical fiction genre and looking for some fall favorites, we’ve got just the collection for you.
BY CHRIS GAUDIO
October 11, 2021
Barack Obama's Summer 2021 Lists
Whether you’re camped out on the beach or curled up on the couch on a rainy day, there’s nothing quite like sitting down with a great book in the summer.
NY Public Library's Best Books of 2022!
The New York Public Library is proud to present our Best Books of 2022. Our annual recommendations for kids, teens, and adults, curated by our expert librarians, encompass fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, poetry, kids’ books in Spanish, and much more.
Our Favorite Books of 2022!
We've compiled our list of the OPL staff's favorite books of 2022. Take a look at our favorites below and be sure to let us know what you loved this year!

OPL Book Lists

Try a new title, reread an old favorite, and get recommendations from fellow Ossining book lovers who have helped us to compile these lists

Books! Booklists! Reading!

Books now in the Public Domain
Each year, a wide array of copyrighted books, movies, music, and more enters the public domain—which means that anyone can freely use, share, and modify them without paying a fee. Starting on January 1, the copyright has been lifted on works from 1925. Check out this great list!

Here are the NYTimes "Ten Best Books of 2020" and the "Notable Books of 2020".

Book Recommendations from a variety of "experts" provided by BookAuthority.org

Book Review websites

Super Websites for Super Reads!
Check out our list of Reading Recommendation websites...from mysteries to romance, there's something for everyone in these Super Websites for Super Reads!
Goodreads
Book recommendations from other readers, lots of lists, and you can add your favorites!
New York Times Bestsellers List
Enjoy reviews from the NY Times! Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States, sorted by format and genre.

Book Recommendations

Library Hours

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Contact us:

Phone: 914-941-2416

Email: adults@ossininglibrary.org

Best Books of 2023

Welcome, to the Ossining Public Library's
Guide to Your Next Read!

Here you will find resources such as book recommendations, reviews, and our own favorite genres and books.

Use the tabs to the left to find out more--and don't hesitate to contact us if you need more ideas and information. We love to talk books!

Best Books of 2022

OPL Book Lists

Books! Booklists! Reading!

Book Review websites

Book Recommendations

The library is open:

Contact us:

Phone: 914-941-2416

Email: adults@ossininglibrary.org

Best Books of 2023

Welcome, to the Ossining Public Library's Guide to Your Next Read!

Here you will find resources such as book recommendations, reviews, and our own favorite genres and books.

Use the tabs to the left to find out more--and don't hesitate to contact us if you need more ideas and information. We love to talk books!

Best Books of 2022

OPL Book Lists

Books! Booklists! Reading!

Book Review websites

Welcome, to the Ossining Public Library's
Guide to Your Next Read!