Book Lover's Corner
To help you find the books you love to read!
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Book Clubs/Book Discussion Guides
Read-a-likes/What Do I Read Next
GENERAL READER'S ADVISORY PAGES
Novelist Plus (Also under "online resources" on home page)
Available to South Central Library System cardholders only
Novelist Plus is a subscription online reader's advisory tool that helps readers find new books to read based on books they've read or topic in which they are interested.
A community of over 1,400,000 book lovers. Connects you to readers who read what you do.
An index of author pseudonyms
TomFolio.com Author Pseudonyms, Pseudos, Pen Name's, AKA's
Author Name Pronunciation Guide
Specifically focused on authors, this web site has articles about the book business, author interviews, bibliographies, links to author web sites, and reading lists
Bookpage is a reader's guide to selecting the best in books. Monthly feature include interviews with favorite authors, book news, and book reviews in all categories
A site dedicated to book lovers and writers. Author interviews, book reviews, and reading group guides can be found here.
Links to book-related content on the Web, including bestseller lists, book awards and reviews, electronic tests, online booksellers, antique books, author and pubisher information, literary criticsm, book news & events, and more.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library Reader's Club
National Public Radio's suggested reading, author interviews and recent releases.
A web site for readers. Specializing in literary and genre fiction information.
Authors, book clubs, reading guides, etc.
Links to reading guides, bookstores, bestsellers, read-alike lists, and more.
Waukesha Public Library Reader's Page
Skokie Public Library Reader's Page
Family-oriented books reviewedProject Gutenberg Free ebooks
ManyBooks.net Free ebooks
South Central Library System's "Don't Miss" Lists
Available to South Central Library System cardholder's ONLY.
Best sellers, award winners, and things Wisconsin.
Chicago Public Library Bestsellers, Award Winners, and More
New York Times Betseller Lists
Find out who's on their lists.
Books too good to put down: Non-fiction
Booklists- Read.gov Booklists for all ages.
National Review's List of the 100 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Century
All encompassing site featuring reviews, feature articles, author interviews, and reader commentaries.
Online version of their magazine.
Bookmarks & Annotated Book Lists
I Love Libraries: Recommended Reading
Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America
Rare and antiquarian books, maps, and prints.Difficult to find, out-of-print, or used titles are their speciality.
AddALL Used and Out of Print Books
Billed as the world's oldest and largest database of out-of-print, and antiquarian books.
Buy & sell rare, used, and out-of-print books.
Searches to find new, used, rare, and out-of-print books. One stop shopping.
For the romance reader.
Publisher
Info on authors, tour schedules, forthcoming books, etc.
Reading group guides, teacher's guides, audiobooks, etc.
Links to author websites and webcasts.
The Chicago Sun-Times features book reviews which are archived for 4 weeks in their Entertainment section.
Read reviews and see what Chicagoans are currently reading
A well-written and easily navigable site providing interviews, reviews, and contests. They feature books in all areas.
The online version of the book publishing and bookselling magazine includes weekly bestsellers lists, book reviews, and news about the corporate publishing industry.
The number one place to find reviews of new books, plus many of their wonderful reading lists, titles for teens, and Editor's Choices from the American Library Association.
Links to Publishers Weekly online and other literature and book-related journals, plus an extensive author tour schedule.
Midwest Book Review: Wisconsin Bookwatch Index
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library: Non-Fiction Book Reviews
BOOK CLUBS/BOOK DISCUSSION GUIDES
Articles, reviews, prepub information, plus previews of upcoming issues.
Diana Herald reads a book a day and collects her brief, lively reviews on this Web page, A great source for teens!
Search by any combination of over 2,00 literary criteria using their book review search engine to find precisesly the kinds of book you're looking for.
Book We Love - Staff Reviews (from the Skokie Public Library web site)
Their aim is to help patrons find books to read that are not only fulfilling, but enjoyable as well.
The Great Books Foundation A non-profit educational organization
Book Browse: Starting a book club
Book summaries and discussion questions for numerous books.
Montgomery County Public Libraries Book Discussion Guides
Barnes & Noble Book Discussions and Book Clubs
Book group blogs
Blog about book reviews, book clubs, etc.
Amherst Library Book Discussion Guides
Create your own blog about reading through WordPress.
Crown Publishing Group Reader's Guides
Multnomah County Library Discussion Guides
Book discussion questions & topics
Forum for all book lovers.
Brings together authors and readers. Can participate in live chats with authors, read exclusive interviews, and more
Tips for new book group leaders as well as 100s of selections for book group discussions.
The Reader's Advisor Online
Duluth Public Library Book Guides and Clubs
Starting a book club advice & tips, book discussion guides
Springfield Library Genre List
Get info on adult & teen genres including crime, science fiction, adventure, thrillers, romance, fantasy, horror, westerns, etc.
Search for titles, genres, fictional character, imaginary place or settinig, and subject.
Book review blog
The #1 site for African American Literature
The largest national reading organization in the U.S. for black women.
Amish Fiction-Christianbook.com
GENTLE READS (little or no sex and violence)
Skokie Public Library Gentle Reads
Daniel Boone Regional Library: Gentle Reads
Appleton Public Library Gentle Reads
Muhlenberg County Public Libraries Gentle Reads
Missoula Public Library Gentle Reads
Burlington Library Gentle Reads
Red Wing Public Library Gentle Reads
Coos Bay Public Library Gentle Reads
Brigham City Library Gentle Reads Mysteries
Designed for teens and people who work with them.
From small, independent pubishers to larger publishers like DC, CrossGen, etc.
Internet Public Library: Teens, Graphic Novels
Amazon.com Good Historical Fiction Books
Reading Rants Historical Fiction
Book Browse Historical Fiction
100 All-Time Best Historical Fiction Books
Good Reads Best Historical Fiction
100 All-Time-Best-Historical Fiction
Reviews, News and Discussions on Historical Novels since 2007
List of Horror Fiction Writers
The latest in horror fiction can be found on this colorful site designed for casual or serious readers of the genre.
Interview and reviews on this dark web site.
Elmhurst Public Library Cozy Reads
The Ultimate Mystery/Detective Web
Mysteries and Crime
The 100 Best Mystery Novels of all Time
I Love a Good Mystery:Book Reviews
Amazon's Best Mysteries of all Time
World's Best Detective, Crime, and Murder Mystery Books
Reader's Digest Best Thriller Books of all Time
BookBrowse: The Best New Books-Book Reviews, Thrillers
Amazon.com Top Thriller Authors
Recommended reading and new mystery links
indexes: author, character, setting, job of the series character, historical period, cross-genre and more.
A monthly list of recent & forthcoming mysteries
Poetry, poems, bios and more
Assemblance of electronic archive of volumes of American poetry prior to 1920/
Activities, biorgraphies,etc.
Poetry & Literature (Library of Congress)
Book reviews, info on authors, message boards, and discussion lists.
Reviews of current romantic fiction, divided into categories: historical, contemporary, time travel, fantasy, etc. Meet new authors.
Non-profit professional and educational association. Info on author appearances, new book releases, a searchable database where you can locate titles based on geography, genre, or time period.
For readers & writers- the trade journal of romance fiction. Book reviews.
Amazon.com Best Science Fiction
Sci-Fi Lists: Top Science Fiction
Best Science Fiction Books of the Decade (Cinefugitive)
Brief biographies and complete bibliographies of authors and their books. Site includes a "Coming Soon" feature which can be limited by genre.
Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Includes works of science fiction, fantasy, and horror.
Award-winning journal of science fiction and fanasty has interviews, reviews and recommended reading lists.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America Inc.
Links for bestseller sci/fi-fantasy lists and awards, industry news, etc.
The SF site: The Home Page for Science Fiction and Fantasy
Uchronia- The Alternative History List
Provides "what if" stories. Search by title, author, series, anthologies, and country.
Books & links for the science ficiton fan
The best in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Palm Beach County Library System Reader's advisory Westerns
Oshkosh Public Library Websites for Western Readers
Western Fiction Find an Author
Wisconsin Library Association Notable Wisconsin Authors
Select list of Wisconsin Authors
READ-A-LIKES/WHAT DO I READ NEXT
Novelist Plus (Also, on our home page, under "Online Resources")
Available to South Central Library System cardholders only
Novelist Plus is a subscription online reader's advisory tool that helps readers find new books to read based on books they've read or topic in which they are interested.
A database that lets you enter a title and get suggestions of books based on the recommendations of other users.
Search for books by genre, including happy/sad, conventional/weird, funny/serious, etc. Each book has a reader comment, sometimes an extract, and the option to search for similar titles.
Enter the title of a book you like, and Library Thing will recommend a list of similar books. Enter a title in the UnSuggester, and it will give you a list of books that are unlikely to be in your personal library.
Boone County Public Library Read-a-likes
All About Romance Read-a-likes
Karin's Book Nook Read-a-likes Zombies
State what titles or genre you like, and they will give recommendations.
Library Booklists Adult Fiction Read-a-likes
Hennepin County Library "If You Like.." Lists
Hoover Public Library Read-a-likes
Reader's Corner: Oprah Read-a-likes
Mengle Memorial Library read-a-likes
Your Next Read Includes Children's Books
The SLIS Reading Group: Non-fiction
Read-a-likes for non-fiction
If you like.... (mysteries)
Central Mississippi Regional Library System- If You Like
Novelist K-8 (Also on home page, under "Online Resources")
Available to South Central Library System cardholders only
Novelist Plus is a subscription online reader's advisory tool that helps readers find new books to read based on books they've read or topic in which they are interested.
Reading is Fundamental Literary Resources Advice for parents about motivating kids to read, choosing good books, activity ideas, articles and resources.
Good Reads From our library's web page: Children's site
Your guide to children's literature
Children's Literature Network Booklists based on a variety of topics
Children's Choices Reading List Children themselves evaluate the books and write reviews of their favorite books.
KidsRead A highly interactive site dedicated to children’s literature featuring reviews, reading lists, series information, trivia, polls, interviews, and more
New York Public Library: 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know
Morton Grove Public Library's Webrary: Booklist for Kids
Authors & Illustrators on the Web
Reading Rockets Teaching kids to read and helping those who struggle
Barnes & Noble Browse Books by Subject
The Best Children's Books.org Created by Teachers
ATN Reading Lists- If you like...
Sterling Municipal Library's If you enjoy...
The Reading Zones Read-a-likes
Middle School Book Review Website
The Children's Book Review Growing Readers
Newberry Medal Books Books by author who has made the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Caldecott Medal Books Most distinguished picture book for children
Worlds of Words International Collection of Children's and Adolescent Literature
Your Next Read Includes Adult & Children's Books
Scholastic Booktalks and Discussion Guides
Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) Discussion Guidelines
Multnomah County Library "Talk it Up" Book discussion groups for kids
Bookspace: Book Clubs, Children
Classics Reading lists for Middle School
Gentle Reads for Precocious Readers
Gentle Reads: Great Books to Warm Hearts (gr. 5-9)
Seattle Picks: Gentle Reads for Kids
Booklists of Children's Literature
Novelist Plus (On our home page under "Online Resources")
Available to South Central Library System cardholders only
Novelist Plus is a subscription online reader's advisory tool that helps readers find new books to read based on books they've read or topic in which they are interested.
Children's Choices Reading List Young adults themselves evaluate the books and write reviews of their favorite books.
Barnes & Noble Browse by Subject
New York Public Library's site for Teen BloggingSterling Municipal Library's If you enjoy...
Mengle Memorial Library read-a-likes
Book reviews written by teens of young adult books.
Book recommendations based on authors and books you alread like.
Librarian's Guide to Anime & Manga
A graphic novel review website
World of Words International collection of Adolescent Literature
Skokie Public Library: Books & Authors, Teens
YALSA "The Hub" Blog about Teen Books
Hennepin County Library Discussion Guides- Teen Books
Teen book reviews for a Young Adult Book Club
Gentle Reads: Books That Won't Make You Blush
Oshkosh Public Library Gentle Reads
Web-based literacy program for boys.
Onondaga County Public Library Recommended Teen Reads
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