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Author Information BookBrowser at Barnes and Noble: Meet the Authors
Information such as author interviews, suggested reading, bibliographies.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/writers/

Book Reviews and Information Mostly Fiction
Reviews of about two dozen newly published books per month.
http://mostlyfiction.com
Book Reporter
Nicely designed site, features reviews of newer titles.
http://www.bookreporter.com/
Stop, You’re Killing Me!
For mysteries and suspense titles.
http://www.stopyourekillingme.com/
Fantastic Fiction
Great for series info, particularly for Science Fiction.
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/

Readalikes Hennepin County If You Like Database
Search booklists by author name or theme/genre. http://www.hclib.org/pub/books/iyl/

Series Information What’s Next: A Searchable Database of Novels in Series – Kent District Library (MI)
Searchable database of novels in series
http://ww2.kdl.org/libcat/WhatsNextNEW.asp

Book Group Sites Vintage/Anchor Books Reading Group Center
See the “Cheat Sheet” and “Tips” sections. http:www.readinggroupcenter.com
Reading Group Guides.com
Almost 2000 reading group guides from various publishers. http://www.readinggroupguides.com/
BookMuse.com
Offers discussion questions, “What to Read Next” and more. http://www.bookmuse.com/

Compiled by Rebecca Vnuk, Adult Services Department Head, January 2007

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