A New Year's resolution you'll enjoy (We promise.)

You know, New Year's seems to be one of our more burdensome holidays. First, there's a good chance you woke up this morning with a headache.  Then the focus of the day is getting started on those annoying self-improvement pledges - more exercise! less snacking! What's there to celebrate?

Well, we've got a resolution for you that has a high probability of success - and satisfaction, too. Why don't you aim to read a book a month? Keep yourself entertained or informed with the latest in good reading.  To start you off, we've got plenty of  "best" and "notable" books for you to choose from.

NEW YORK TIMES 10 Best Books  and 100 Notable Books of 2013

WASHINGTON POST Best Books of 2013 , plus Notable fiction and Notable nonfiction

LIBRARY JOURNAL Best Books 2013: Top Ten as well as Best Books in 10 different nonfiction categories  

BOOKLIST  Top of the List 2013 and  Editors' Choice 2013

KIRKUS REVIEWS  Best Fiction Books of 2013 and Best Nonfiction Books of 2013

NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2013 winners 

So put your feet up, your reading glasses on and start the new year right!