websites to help connect readers
to just the right books.
 
NEED SOME HELP FINDING A GOOD BOOK?
 
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
 
REVIEWS, RECOMMENDATIONS,
PLOT SUMMARIES, AND MORE
 
Book Browse
 
Your one-stop resource for
books that entertain, engage and enlighten.
 
Book Bub
 
Unbeatable ebook deals, handpicked recommendations, and updates from your favorite authors.
 
 
Book Page
 
BookPage is a discovery tool for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres.
 
 
Book Riot
 
Dedicated to the idea that writing about books and reading should be just as diverse as books and readers are.
 
 
Bookish
 
An editorial content site connecting readers with books and authors. Includes author interviews and exclusive essays, book club recommendations, reading challenges (like Bookish Bingo!), giveaways, and more.
 
 
Booklist Online
 
More than 200,000 book reviews for librarians, book groups, and book lovers — from the trusted experts at the American Library Association.
 
Epic Reads
 
All things YA, brought to you by Harper Collins.
 
 
Indie Author News
 
HOT NEW RELEASES - Book Features - Indie Authors - Indie Books - Interviews - Self-Publishing - Writing Tips - FREE eBooks - Book Promotion - Author Promotion - Author News - Book News.
 
Kirkus Reviews 
 
Author services, book reviews, blogs, writers' center, podcasts, the Kirkus Prize, and more.
 
 
Library Journal
 
Library Journal is the most trusted and respected publication for the library community.  8000+ reviews annually of books, ebooks, audiobooks, and more.  Some content behind a paywall.
 
The Literary Hub
 
The best of the literary internet.  Sign up for a daily newsletter for smart, engaged, entertaining writing about all things books.
 
 
LitLovers
 
The website for all things literary, whether you are in a book club or a solitary LitHound with your nose in the pages. This is your spot.
 
 
Midwest Book Review
 
Committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. The MBR publishes a variety of monthly book review magazines.
 
NPR Books
 
 Book Reviews, book news, author interviews, "best of" lists, and more from National Public Radio.
 
New York Times Book Review
 
Reviews, recommendations, and more from "The Gray Lady".  Email newsletters available. Limited free articles per month; subscriptions available for monthly fee.
 
 
Also vailable to RPL card holders through the generosity of the Library of Virginia in the RBDigital Magazines database.  
 
Requires a valid library card.
 
OLMENTA
Olmenta
 
Find Yourself Something New to Read.  Cover art only recommendations in: fiction, biography, art, theatre, poetry, business, nonfiction, and childrens.  
 
 
Publishers Weekly
 
Book reviews, bestselling books, and publishing business news.
 
 
Read Geek
 
 Free, personalized book recommendations that meet your taste.
 
Stop, You're Killing Me
 
A site to die for ... if you love mystery books.
 
What Should I Read Next? 
 
A site that analyzes "favorites" of members in order to recommend the best next read for any book.  Uses real reader favorites to find suggestions.
 
 
 
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-- That Personal Touch - Concierge Library Reader Services
 
-- Blogs and Online Magazines Just for Readers
 
-- When You've Got to Own the Book
 
 
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