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Past Lists

Since 2009 the goal of the Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List has been to highlight outstanding fiction that is simply “a pleasure to read.” Each year the committee releases a selection of 25 outstanding fiction titles.

Collection Development Statement
The Lariat List is not designed to support any particular curriculum. Librarians are not required or expected to purchase every book on the list. Due to the diversity in age range and topics, librarians should follow their local collection development policies and guidelines when considering which titles to purchase for their library.

 

2024 Lariat Reading List

2023 Lariat Reading List

2022 Lariat Reading List

2021 Lariat Reading List

2020 Lariat Reading List

2019 Lariat Reading List

2018 Lariat Reading List

2017 Lariat Reading List

2016 Lariat Reading List

 

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