Best Anthology (individual or collection)
Best Anthropology / Archaeology book
Best Arts book (includes Art, Music, or Photography)
Best Biography (includes Memoirs and Autobiographies)
Best Business book (includes Career)
Best Children's Activity book (workbook / craft book / coloring book)
Best Children's Picture book
Best Cookbook
Best Fiction book, Adventure / Drama
Best Fiction book, Historical
Best Fiction book, Mystery / Suspense
Best Fiction book, Romance
Best Fiction book, Science Fiction / Fantasy
Best Fiction book, Other
Best First book (first book published by author)
Best Gardening book
Best Gay / Lesbian (GLBT) book
Best Health book (includes Wellness, Nutrition, Beauty)
Best History book, New Mexico subject
Best Juvenile book (grade school to junior high school)
Best Multi-Cultural Subject book (Hispanic, Native American, etc.)
Best Nature / Environment book
Best New Age book
Best New Mexico book
Best New Mexico Centennial book
Best Nonfiction book, Other
Best of Show book
Best Parenting / Family Issues book
Best Philosophy book
Best Poetry book (individual or collection)
Best Political book (includes Social / Current Events)
Best Reference book
Best Religious book
Best Science book (includes Mathematics)
Best Self-help book (includes Spirituality / Inspirational)
Best Travel book (includes guides)
Best Young Adult book (high school)
Best Young Reader book (to grade 3)
Howard Bryan Western History Award
Joe Sando Western History Award
Books are linked to the library catalog. Unlinked books are not available from the Public Library. You may suggest the purchase of materials at any time.
Customer input is highly valued, and taken into consideration when purchasing decisions are made.