Best reads of 2005

Reader’s Choice 2005

The judges have spoken and here is a list of the books customers and librarians liked best in 2005. Some new, some old, all beloved by someone somewhere and all worth checking out.

Stand out books of 2005

Collections Manager Philip Tew gives his views on the books that stood out this year.

Best novels of the last 25 years 1980-2005

Others’ lists

Best Books of 2005

The New Zealand Listener reviewers list the best books of the year.

Books of the Year 2005

Picks from the Guardian.

Best Books of 2005

Amazon (U.S.) - Editors’ and Customers’ favourites of the year.

Notable books of 2005

New York Times

More Book News from 2005

Report on the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival 2005