Awards in your library

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1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die

• The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides (2006/2008 Edition)

Aga Khan Prize for Fiction

• The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides (1991)

Agatha Award

• Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak (Non-Fiction, 2005)

ALA 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-1999

• Private Parts by Howard Stern (86)

ALA 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books of 1990-2000

• Private Parts by Howard Stern (87)

ALA Best Books for Young Adults

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (2003)

ALA Notable Books

• Homeland and Other Stories by Barbara Kingsolver (1990)

ALA Outstanding Books for the College Bound

• Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros (Literature & Language Arts, 2004)
• Lucky by Alice Sebold (Literature & Language Arts, 2004)

ALA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (All Kinds of Creepy, 2005)
• Lucky by Alice Sebold (2007)

ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers

• The Rock Says... by The Rock (2001)
• Unforgettable Color: Revlon Makeup with Confidence by Selene Milano (2004)
• Bad Cat: 244 Not-So-Pretty Kitties And Cats Gone Bad by Jim Edgar (2006)
• Eat This Not That!: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More! by David Zinczenko (2009)

American Book Award

• Face of an Angel by Denise Chavez (1995)

Book Sense Book of the Year

• Mrs. Kimble: A Novel by Jennifer Haigh ( Adult Fiction Honor Book, 2004)
• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (Adult Fiction Winner, 2003)

Bram Stoker Award

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (First Novel, 2002)

Bram Stoker Award Nominee

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (Novel, 2002)

British Book Award

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (Richard & Judy Best Read of the Year, 2004)
• How Clean Is Your House?: Hundreds of Handy Tips to Make Your Home Sparkle by Aggie MacKenzie (TV & Film Book of the Year, 2004)

Commonwealth Club of California Book Awards

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (First Fiction, Silver, 2002)

Edgar Award

• Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak (Critical / Biographical Work, 2006)

Exclusive Books Boeke Prize

• Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (1995)

Gourmand World Cookbook

• Surreal Gourmet Bites: Showstoppers and Conversation Starters by Bob Blumer (Best U.S. Cookbook Accompanying a T.V. Show, 2004)
• French Women Don't Get Fat: The Secret of Eating For Pleasure by Mireille Guiliano (Health and nutrition book, 2005)

Guardian 1000

• The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides (Love)

The Guardian's Text on the Beach: 50 Best Summer Reads Ever

• Chocolat by Joanne Harris (2009)

Heartland Prize

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (Fiction, 2002)

Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award

• Shiloh and Other Stories by Bobbie Ann Mason (1982)
• Mrs. Kimble: A Novel by Jennifer Haigh (2003)

IACP Cookbook Award

• The Modern Baker: Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes and Cookies by Nick Malgieri (2009, finalist)
• Bon Appetit, Y'All: Recipes and Stories from Three Generations of Southern Cooking by Virginia Willis (2009, finalist)

IACP Cookbook of the Year

• Desserts by Pierre Herme by Pierre Herm? (1999)
• In the sweet kitchen : the definitive baker's companion by Regan. Daley (2001)
• Bittersweet: Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate by Alice Medrich (2004)

International IMPAC Dublin

• Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros (Shortlist, 2004)

IPPY

• Burlesque: Legendary Stars of the Stage by Jane Briggeman (Performing Arts, 2005)

IPPY Finalist

• Retro Diner: Comfort Food from the American Roadside by Linda Everett (Cookbooks, 2003)

The James Beard Awards

• Country Inn: The Best of Casual Country Cooking (Casual Cuisines of the World) by George Mahaffey (Best Chef: Southwest)

James Beard Foundation Award

• Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan (Baking and Dessert, 2007)
• The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook: Stories and Recipes for Southerners and Would-be Southerners by Matt Lee (Cookbook of the Year, 2007)
• The Big Book of Outdoor Cooking and Entertaining: Spirited Recipes and Expert Tips for Barbecuing, Charcoal and Gas Gril by Cheryl Alters Jamison (Entertaining, 2007)
• Tasty: Get Great Food on the Table Every Day by Roy Finamore (General, 2007)
• All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking by Molly Stevens (Single Subject, 2005)
• Essence of Chocolate: Recipes for Baking and Cooking with Fine Chocolate by Robert Steinberg (Single Subject, 2007)

James Beard Foundation Award Nominee

• Baking for All Occasions by Flo Braker (2009)
• Screen Doors and Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook by Martha Hall Foose (2009)
• The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever by Beatrice Ojakangas (2009)
• A Baker's Tour: Nick Malgieri's Favorite Baking Recipes from Around the World by Nick Malgieri (Baking and Dessert, 2006)
• Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters: More than 100 Years of Recipes Discovered from Family Cookbooks, Original Journa by Marilynn Brass (Baking and Dessert, 2007)
• Pure Chocolate: Divine Desserts and Sweets from the Creator of Fran's Chocolates by Fran Bigelow (Baking and Desserts, 2005)
• Frank Stitt's Southern Table: Recipes and Gracious Traditions from Highlands Bar and Grill by Frank Stitt (Cooking from a Profesional Point of View, 2005)
• The Perfect Recipe by Pam Anderson (Entertaining and Special Occasions, 2006)

KitchenAid Cookbook of the Year

• The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook by King Arthur Flour (2004)

L. L. Winship/PEN New England Award

• The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve (1997)

Lambda Literary Award

• Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (Gay Men's Mystery, 1994)
• Trash by Dorothy Allison (Lesbian Fiction, 1988)

Lulu Blooker Prize

• Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen by Julie Powell (Overall/Nonfiction, 2006)

Macavity Award

• Girl Sleuth: Nancy Drew and the Women Who Created Her by Melanie Rehak (Nonfiction, 2006)

Michigan Notable Books

• Sweets: Soul Food Desserts & Memories by Patty Pinner (2004)
• Sweety Pies: An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations, with Pie by Patty Pinner (2008)

The Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction: The Reader's List

• Private Parts by Howard Stern (84)

Napoli

• Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros (Narrativa straniera, 2005)

National Book Award finalist

• Shiloh and Other Stories by Bobbie Ann Mason (Fiction (Hardcover), 1983)

National Book Critics Circle Award finalist

• Shiloh and Other Stories by Bobbie Ann Mason (Fiction, 1982)

New York Times bestseller

• Anywhere but Here by Mona Simpson (Fiction, 1987)
• White Oleander (Oprah's Book Club) by Janet Fitch (Fiction, 1999)
• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (Fiction, 2002)
• Ya Yas in Bloom by Rebecca Wells (Fiction, 2005)
• Maida Heatter's book of great chocolate desserts by Maida Heatter (General, 1981)
• Ava: My Story by Ava Gardner (Nonfiction, 1990)
• Private Parts by Howard Stern (Nonfiction, 1993)
• Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (Nonfiction, 1994)
• Brando: Songs My Mother Taught Me by Marlon Brando (Nonfiction, 1994)
• Miss America by Howard Stern (Nonfiction, 1995)
• Brain Droppings by George Carlin (Nonfiction, 1997)
• Pure Drivel by Steve Martin (Nonfiction, 1998)
• Napalm & Silly Putty by George Carlin (Nonfiction, 2001)
• Hollywood Hulk Hogan by Hulk Hogan (Nonfiction, 2002)
• The Hardy Boyz: Exist 2 Inspire by Matt Hardy (Nonfiction, 2003)
• When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? by George Carlin (Nonfiction, 2004)
• Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis by Jimmy Carter (Nonfiction, 2005)
• You Can Run But You Can't Hide by Duane Dog Chapman (Nonfiction, 2007)
• Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time by Valerie Bertinelli (Nonfiction, 2008)

NPR's Complete Holiday Book Recommendations

• Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, A Block of Process by Robert St. John (2006)
• Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan (2006)
• Saveur Cooks Authentic American: Celibrating the Recipes and Diverse Traditions of Our Rich Heritage by Colman Andrews (2007)

Oprah's Book Club selection

• Jewel (Oprah's Book Club) (Oprah's Book Club) by Bret Lott (1999)
• White Oleander (Oprah's Book Club) by Janet Fitch (1999)

Orange Prize Longlist

• Caramelo by Sandra Cisneros (2003)
• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (2003)

Orange Prize Shortlist

• The Weight of Water by Anita Shreve (1998)

Pajiba's Best Books of the Generation

• The Lovely Bones: A Novel by Alice Sebold (2007, No 14)

PEN/Faulkner Award finalist

• Shiloh and Other Stories by Bobbie Ann Mason (1983)

Publishing Triangle

• Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (Male, 1994)

Pulitzer Prize finalist

• Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt (General Non-Fiction, 1995)

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