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More Websites

These websites are great resources to help you find new books and authors to try.
  • Electric Lit reading lists
  • Fantastic Fiction
  • Goodreads More than just a great way to keep track of your reading, Goodreads is also a social networking site (think "Facebook for books") where you can check out other people's virtual bookshelves, read their reviews or share your own, and connect with authors.
  • Historical Novel Society Browse or search reviews of more than 17,000 titles, and find out about new novels coming soon.
  • The Millions The Millions began as part of the early wave of “book blogs” but soon evolved into a thriving online magazine. They publish reviews, essays, and interviews, as well as a biannual Great Book Previews and annual Year in Reading series.
  • Stop, You're Killing Me! If you love mysteries, this mega-site is "to die for." Search books and series by author, title, place, time period, character name, character profession, etc... Perfect for those times you're looking for a mystery featuring a sky-diving detective.
  • Whichbook
  • Staff PicksCheck out the books we love!

     

    NoveList – Looking for a good novel? Want to find book reviews? Desperate to find other authors that are similar to your favourite? Check out NoveList, a database of fiction books and authors, recommended reading lists, book discussion ideas and book reviews for all ages.
     

    GoodReads

     

    GoodReads – Includes reader reviews, trivia, reading lists, etc.  You can choose to sign up and share book lists.

     

     

    BookBrowse.com – Includes reviews, previews, stories behind the books, author interviews, reading guides, and more.