A Lifetime of Fiction: The 500 Most Recommended Reads for Ages 2 to 102is the most authoritative set of fiction book recommendations in the United States because it is a composite of the most noteworthy book award lists, best book publications, and recommended reading lists from leading libraries, schools, and parenting organizations from across the country.

Who are these formidable experts?A Lifetime of Fictionamalgamates over 100 reading lists, including Time Magazines Top 100 Novels, Modern Librarys 100 Best Novels, Horn Book Childrens Classics,The New York Times Parents Guide to the Best Books for Children, Harvard Bookstore Favorite Books, College BoardsGreat Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers, National Education Associations Top Books for Children and1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die. The definitive lists incorporate the Newbery Medals, Caldecott Medals, Coretta Scott King Awards, Pura Belpré Awards, Bram Stoker Awards, the Man Booker Awards, PEN/Faulkner Awards, Pulitzer Prizes, National Book Awards, New York Times Notable Books, and Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, and many more.A Lifetime of Fiction integrates the most widely recognized and respected literary award winners and runners up since the inception of the awards.

The book is organized into five age group lists of 100 books preschoolers (ages 2-5), early readers (ages 4-8), middle readers (ages 9-12), young adults (ages 13-17), and adults (ages 18+) the books are in effect the selections made by the most formidable panel literary experts ever assembled. Each entry includes an annotation.

To the perennial question, What books are worth reading?A Lifetime of Fiction: The 500 Most Recommended Reads for Ages 2 to 102answers with best-of-the best booklists distilled from the most preeminent and trustworthy literary authorities.

Dr.William Patrick Martinis a book lover. His vision was to create a uniquely authoritative reference that he could use to make the best possible fiction choices for himself and his family. He has been a professor of education at Temple University and Monmouth University. He did his dissertation on the epic University of Chicago Great Books debate of the 1930s and 1940s. While at Monmouth University, Martin was also the director of the Governors School on Public Issues, a selective residential summer program for New Jersey gifted and talented teenagers. His career in Pennsylvania state government has included stints as a press secretary, management consultant, and special advisor to the Lieutenant Governor. He has a doctorate in education and a masters in journalism.

Martin has extensive experience as an editor, college professor, publicist, management consultant, and meeting facilitator. He now works full time on writing, promoting, and selling books. He and his wife Marianne Martin operate Zabby Books @ Amazon.com.

IntroductionChapter 1 Preschoolers (Ages 2-5)Chapter 2 Early Readers (Ages 4-8)Chapter 3 Middle Readers (Ages 9-12)Chapter 4 Young Adults (Ages 13-17)Chapter 5 Adults (Ages 18+)Chapter 6 Special InterestsChapter 7 Twenty-Seven Writers You Should Know
Appendix 1 Preschool Booklist
Appendix 2 Early Reader Booklist
Appendix 3 Middle Reader Booklist
Appendix 4 Young Adult Booklist
Appendix 5 Adult Booklist
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