Since 1985, Library Journal's Best Books list has provided an end-of-the-year overview of the most interesting and important books. The magazine selected 55 winners from 1999, ranging from John Keegan's and Niall Ferguson's divergent studies of World War I to novels by relative newcomers Diane Leslie and Frederick Reuss. You'll find a broad range of titles, including picks from the romance, science fiction and mystery genres.

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