Books and Reading
Books and Reading
To find Books in a Series (Adult, Young Adult and Juvenile)
Internet Resources for Book Discussion/Reading Groups (also see Literature Links)
The Atlantic Online - Books & Critics - Book-related features, interviews and reviews. You can also search the archives back to 1857 for selected articles. For 1995 or later articles, the archive is complete.
AuthorsOntheWeb.com : author profiles, appearances and titles with some discussion guide
Booklist: reviews of many new books, plus lists of read-a-likes and Editor's Choices. Published by the American Library Association.
BookPage: book reviews, features and author interviews.
Books that Shaped America: a list from the Library of Congress
Book Spot Great site for book lists, discussion guides and tips, publishers, other categories
Bookreporter.com Reviews and excerpts of today’s best books, author interviews, and reading guides
The Boston Book Review: book reviews, essays, interviews, plus original fiction and poetry.
CompleteReview.com: An international source for book reviews
Los Angeles Times Books & Talks: Book news, reviews and L.A. Times bestsellers.
NoveList Plus (requires login with H-WPL library card)
Resource Center for Book Groups selects discussible books and suggests discussion topics for reading groups
Reading Group Guides Great source for book groups—discussion questions, author biographies, how-to’s , etc.
QBR: The Black Book Review Online: reviews of nonfiction, fiction and poetry by African American authors, plus features and The QBR Sacred 100, a list of 100 essential African American books.
The Times Literary Supplement: book reviews, essays, original poetry and more from one of the world's most authoritative literary reviews.
Washington Post Book World: Book reviews plus Chapter 1, a feature that presents the first chapter of selected new books, and Washington Post Book Club, a monthly book discussion forum. Free Registration required.
Publishers’ Web Sites: Book Club Resources
Book Awards
Antiquarian and Book Prices