Staff Favorites of 2013

Why should newspapers, magazines, and websites get to have all of the best book list fun? We decided to make our own Best Books list and below you’ll find our favorite Adult Fiction titles published in 2013. Check out Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and our Book Lists page to discover even more books CPL staff loved reading over the past year.

Chandler Public Library Staff Favorites

Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman -- Check out our review.
Vatican Waltz by Roland Merullo

Breaking Point by C.J. Box -- More adventures of our intrepid Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett! If you haven't read them before start at the beginning with Open Season so you can get to know Joe.

Inferno by Dan Brown
Joyland by Stephen King

The Circle by Dave Eggers -- If you do use social media and think about who has access to your information, this book will scare the heck out of you!! Who is tracking your information and habits every time you search for something, or comment online? How can that information be used? While some may think this book is unrealistic, others will realize that many of the "stories" in the book are already actually happening. - Rosanna

Life After Life by Kate Atkinson
Longbourn by Jo Baker -- Check out our review.

The Partner Track by Helen Wan -- Debut novel about the inner workings of a prestigious Wall Street firm. Ingrid Yung, a brilliant and attractive associate is on the fast track to becoming a partner, but must decide if she is willing to sacrifice her core values to make it to the top. - Saren

Fin & Lady by Cathleen Schine -- Check out our review.
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes --I loved this book, especially the story of Sophie during WWI in her German-occupied village in France. I thought that the modern day story of Liv slowed down the momentum a bit. Sophie was so strong, her story was engrossing, and I cared about what happened to her, but Liv's character was lacking something...Or maybe it was because her story seemed a little disjointed. However, the use of alternating stories/time periods worked well in my opinion. So very good -- highly recommend it! - Marybeth

Ladies' Night by Mary Kay Andrews
The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud

Llama of Death by Betty Webb -- The third installment of the Gunn Zoo mystery series by Arizona author Betty Webb. Innocent animals accused of murder but our zookeeper Teddy Bentley is on the case. Filled with crazy characters and a good mystery!

Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole
The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

W is for Wasted by Sue Grafton -- A welcome return for Grafton's female private detective hero Kinsey Milhone. Two seemingly unrelated deaths intersect with Kinsey's past and present. Engaging characters and a complex mystery make this a perfect rainy day read. - Lucy

Want more Best Books of 2013 lists? We’ve linked to a few lists from around the web below and you can find even more of our favorites on our Book Lists page and on our Pinterest boards.

• Publishers Weekly
• Entertainment Weekly -- Fiction | Nonfiction
• NPR -- Book Concierge
• Washington Post
• New York Times