Archive for July 28, 2010
New! Reader’s Advisory Sites
Try one of these links to investigate a list of titles!
GENERAL (What should I read next?)
Enter a title of a book that you enjoyed and get a suggestion for your next book!
Book Army (must Join or Log In to use “We think you’ll like……”)
Whichbook (Funny or Serious, Sex or No Sex, Gentle or Violent? Use sliders to set the type of book you are looking for and let Whichbook offer you a choice of titles.)
BookLamp (Must register to use)
What Should I Read Next (registration optional – if you would like to save your recommendations)
Goodreads Get great book recommendations, keep track of what you’ve read and what you’d like to read. Form a book club, answer book trivia, collect your favorite quotes.
MYSTERIES
Macavity Awards — Each year the members of the Mystery Readers International nominates and votes for their favorite mysteries in four categories.
MysteryNet.com — For everyone who enjoys a mystery.
ClueLass — A Mystery Lover’s Notebook.
New Additions — A list of new mysteries that are either on order or newly placed on the shelf at the Fletcher Free Library, Burlington. (updated monthly). See something that appeals to you? – suggest it as a title we could purchase for Arvin A. Brown readers.
HISTORICAL FICTION
Historical Fiction — Great all ’round site.
Western Writer’s of America — Features “Roundup Online Magazine” which has a great book review section.
SCIENCE FICTION
The SF Site – Emphasizes the literary aspects of the genre, with book reviews and links to author web pages.
UCHRONIA – An alternate history site. Books focus on “What if” scenarios (different outcomes to wars, winners to elections, etc.).
Nebula Awards — Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Site.
James Tiptree Jr. Award — The Website of the James Tiptree, Jr. Literary Award Council.
Arvin A. Brown Public Library 