More favourite reads of 2000

Books Unlimited contains lists of favourite reads from authors and critics, and best books in various genre including sports, talking books and stories for children. Try their Top 10 lists.

The editors of Amazon UK (the online bookstore) have selected their 20 best books for the year. Other fiction titles mentioned are:

• Set in darkness Ian Rankin
• Easter Michael Arditti
• Deadly decisions Kathy Reichs
• Amber spyglass (His Dark Materials III) Philip Pullman
• Look to windward Iain M Banks
• The Last precinct Patricia Cornwell
• Perdido Street station China Mieville
• Harry Potter and the goblet of fire J. K. Rowling

Amazon (US) has also selected:

• A Blind man can see how much I love you: stories Amy Bloom
• The Amazing adventures of Kavalier & Clay Michael Chabon
• Two moons Thomas Mallon
• Stern men Elizabeth Gilbert
• The means of escape Penelope Fitzgerald

You may also like to try:

• Our recommended reads of 2000
• Our staff picks of their favourite books, movies and television
• New Titles for the latest titles in Christchurch City Libraries
• Literary Prizes for the award winning books of the year
• Holiday reading for good books for children and young adults
• If you like for good books and authors in different styles