Best lists

These best of the year lists are a great resource for finding the best books over the past few years, whether chosen by "professional experts" or other readers.

Annual lists

• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008
  • The Telegraph 110 best books
  • NZ favourites
• 2007
  • Listener picks
• 2006
  • Most Borrowed Books 2005 - 2006
  • Top 10 books borrowed in 2006
  • Celebrity favourites
  • New Zealand Book Month (not the) Top Ten
• 2005
  • Best novels for the past 25 years
  • Philip’s picks
  • Readers' choice
• 2004
  • Readers’ choice
• 2003
  • Recommended Reads
  • Top 100 best-loved novels
• 2002
  • Recommended reads
  • 100 Most meaningful books of all time
• 2001
  • Staff picks
  • Recommended reads
• 2000
  • Staff picks
  • Recommended reads