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SHPL -Internet Links
Book & Reading Sites on the Internet
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Library, Directory, and References Sites
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“Literary” Organizations
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Book & Author Information
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 | What's Next: The Kent District Library (Grand Rapids) lists all the books in a particular series, in order. Also tells what other series the author has done and if a series of books was written by more than one author. |
| Booklists for Young Adults on the Web has links to best lists, authors, and more. |
| Nancy Pearl’s book
site. She was the model for the famous librarian
action figure. |
| Mystical Unicorn has bibliographies arranged by author, also links to author web pages and other useful information. |
| Book Browser
is now part of the Barnes & Noble site. Search for titles by genre, then
narrow your search by subject or time period. Can also search by series. |
| Overbooked is a web site (formerly known as Book Links) for ravenous readers and specializes in literary and genre fiction information. |
| Genrefluent is a
source for genre reviews with related links. Very strong in the science
fiction, horror, and fantasy categories. |
| Bookbrowse provides a
selection of current and timely books with reviews and excerpts. |
| Readersread has news
about books and author in all genres. |
| Bookbag from
the Sterling Heights Public Library lists new books and reading
suggestions galore. |
| Find a Good Book
from the Hennepin County Library. Search by topic or author to
find books similar to those you like. |
| Reader Advisory Services from the County of Los Angeles Public Library
suggests authors based on genre. |
| Whichbook recommends
books based on your choice of 12 different characteristics or gender,
plot, character, and setting characteristics. |
| All Readers says
“choose from hundreds of plot, theme, character, and setting options to
find precisely what you're looking for!” |
| Science Fiction Weekly:
A weekly e-zine that includes book reviews, movie reviews, featured
websites and news of interest to science fiction fans. |
| Fiction DB offers free
and for fee services. Extensive listings of reviews, authors, etc. |
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Book Reviews
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Book Publisher and Bookstore Sites
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| Publishers Weekly
is the trade magazine of the industry. |
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Bookfinder
says “rather than selling books ourselves, we’ve
created a free book search tool. We are a one-stop search site that lets
you view the collections of over 60,000 sellers of new, used, rare, and
out of print books.” |
| Amazon: One of the largest bookstores on the net. Lists of
bestsellers, literary award winners, and reading recommendations. Also
has reviews by editors and readers. |
| Barnes and Noble:
Claims to have over 1 million titles listed. Bestseller lists, reviews,
and live interviews with authors are available. Also has monthly columns
on fiction, mystery, and science fiction. |
| Acorn Books is
local and handles used and rare books. Visit in person or purchase
online. |
| Audiobooks.com: Catalog from one of the largest suppliers of books on tape. Contains plot summaries and reviews as well as a publishing schedule. |
| HarperCollins:
Find out where and when your favorite author will be appearing, read
interviews, locate reading group guides, enter contests, and read
excerpts from forthcoming novels. |
| The Big Busy House:
HarperCollins children's website. Features children's writers, a "guided
tour" through the creation of a book, and links to many great children's
book sites. |
| Henry Holt: Find out
an author's tour schedule, learn about forthcoming books, and find
reading guides to help you with your book group. |
| Houghton Mifflin
provides reading group guides and teacher's guides. Their site is
organized into categories such as audiobooks, bestsellers, adult
nonfiction, and more. |
| Penguin Group
(USA): In addition to reading group guides, Penguin has contests, links
to author websites, and webcasts with authors. |
| RandomHouse has
developed some wonderful features for readers: Reader Resources,
Ballantine Reader's Circle, and Vintage Books Reading Group Center. |
| SimonSays: There are
many things to do at this site. Enter contests, participate in book
discussions, send postcards, and find reading group guides. |
| Time Warner Bookmark:
for Little, Brown and Company and Warner Books. Enter contests, read
free chapters, find book recommendations, and locate reading group
guides. |
| Visit W.W.
Norton's website for information on upcoming author events, new
titles, and their reading group guides. |
| The Independent Mystery
Booksellers Association offers an interactive map to find a
store plus favorite mystery recommendations from members of the IMBA.
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What Do I Read Next for Mysteries
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| Mystery Writers of
America is the premier organization for mystery writers and
other professionals in the mystery field. |
| Sisters in Crime
has over 3600 members in 48 chapters world-wide, offering networking,
advice and support to mystery authors. Sisters in Crime was founded by
Sara Paretsky and a group of women at the 1986 Bouchercon in Baltimore. |
| Stop You’re Killing
Me is a resource for the lovers of mystery, intrigue and
suspense books. Has chronological lists of books and a list of upcoming
releases. |
| Books’nBytes is
“your home for mystery, science fiction, and fantasy authors”. Has
author tours and chronological lists. |
| Mystery Guide is
for readers who like mysteries, thrillers, espionage fiction, or any
kind of crime fiction. When you read a review you are automagically
linked to five other similar titles. |
| Cluelass has the latest
items from & for the mystery community. |
| The Mystery Reader:
Meet new authors, learn about small presses that are publishing
mysteries, and read book reviews of forthcoming mystery novels. |
| MysteryNet is a
large, all-encompassing site featuring polls, discussion boards, links,
information on authors and more. |
| The Poisoned Pen
Home Page is a great source for recommended reading and new mystery
links to explore. |
| The Agatha
Awards honor the traditional mystery - books best typified by
the works of Agatha Christie. Awards are given for materials first
published in the United States by a living author in hardcover, as
paperback originals, or e-published by an e-publishing firm. They are
awarded in five categories: Best Novel, Best First Mystery, Best Short
Story, Best Non-Fiction, and Best Children's/Young Adult Mystery. |
| Edgar Award:
Mystery Writers of America, an organization for mystery writers and
other professionals in the mystery field, sponsors the Edgar Allan Poe
Awards, honoring the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television
and film. |
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What Do I Read Next for Romances
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| Romance Writers of America
homepage. It has statistical information, new releases, and a database
of authors, titles, characters, etc. Offers links to author's e-mail
addresses and web pages. |
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The Romance Reader has
thousands of book reviews for your romance reading pleasure. Also has
features, author interviews and much more. |
| All About Romance is
all about romance books and has articles, opinions, reviews, and lists. |
| Romantic Times
includes their awards, author profiles, reviews, articles, and a
pseudonym search. |
| Love
Letters has resources on the web for fans of romantic fiction,
including links to many more sites. |
| Contemporary
Romance Writers is not just for authors. Get complete title
lists, author interviews and more. |
| eHarlequin is from
one of the best known women’s fiction publishers. Find out about
authors, upcoming titles and more. |
| The Romance Club
has reviews, book news, and more for the romance reader. |
| Romance Reader at Heart
has reviews, book news. Primarily features historicals but does
now offer comtemporaries. |
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What Do I Read Next for Reading & Discussion Groups
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| Librarians
are Reading: This site is produced by the Suburban Library
Cooperative and lists the best books read by librarians in the
Cooperative during 2002. |
| DearReader is an
online book club. You’ll receive an excerpt of a book every day in your
e-mail. Thanks to the Friends of the Sterling Heights Public Library,
you can join the group by linking from the library’s web site at
www.shpl.net. |
| Bookcrossing is a
different kind of book club. Readers leave books (with a sticker) in all
kinds of places. The new "book owner" can go on line and find out where
the book has been. |
| Author Yellow Pages
is a searchable directory of author websites. |
| Authors on the Web
offers biographies, news, and author roundtables.
FaithfulReader offers
suggestions for Christian books for all age groups. Includes author
info, reviews, and study guides. |
| Bookreporter is
where “authors and readers click”. Offers reading group guides, book
award lists, and much more. |
| ReadingWoman is a
place for readers and book discussion groups looking beyond the
bestseller lists for their reading selections. |
| Reading Group
Choices: A wealth of information for people wanting to start a book discussion group, choose a title for discussion, or develop a list of discussion topics. |
| ReadingGroupGuides is “an online community for reading groups.” Offers guides and roundtable discussions. |
| BookWire Mailing List Index has a huge A-Z list of groups you can join based on your literary interest. |
| BookBrowse doesn't
sell books. It lists the best current books with excerpts and reviews.
Also has info on book clubs and reading groups. |
| Bookmuse includes reviews, discussion questions, author interviews, literary prize lists, and book group tips. |
| Book-Clubs-Resource
is a comprehensive guide to book clubs, reading groups, and reading
group guides. |
| Booksense is a family
of independent-bookseller websites. Great spot for book discussion
suggestions. |
| The Barnes & Noble website
frequently offers printable reading guides along with the title
information. |
| Reader's Circle is
a free online directory for book clubs and reading groups. |
| Teenreads offers book
and author information along with book clubs and reading guides. |
| Kidsreads is a
wonderful site for children offering book reviews and information on how
to start a book club. |
| Wired for Books is an online discussion group from Ohio University. |
| Good Morning America's
Read This Book Club: Join Diane and Charlie for book
discussions. You may also participate in author chats and live message
boards. |
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Masterpiece Theatre Book Club has adapted many books to the
screen. In conjunction with PBS, some PBS stations offer opportunities
to discuss these books online or in person. |
| Today Show Book Club:
A bit different from other television news shows, The Today Show
features books that are selected by authors. |
| USA Today
Book Club: At the USA Today Book Club site, readers can chat
with the author, listen to a reading, and read an excerpt of the
featured book. |
| Detroit Free
Press Book Club offers a summary of the chosen title along with
discussion questions. |
| Internet Public
Library on Blogs explains what blogs are and gives some
suggestions for book blogs. |
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Last updated:
August 21, 2009
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