I like NPR’s Book Concierge better than any other end-of-year roundups I’ve seen. It’s an elegant design that lets you hone in on just the types of books you’re most interested in. I already added several promising reads to my gigantic “to read” list.

The Wall Street Journal just picks the best of the best-of lists here. And New York Times Book Review columnists share the best books, new or old, they read this year.

Hang on, my obligatory best-of lists are coming!