Oprah's Book'sRead about books seen on the show, Oprah's selection of books that make a difference, her personal favorites, and find out how to host a book club.
Reader ResourcesResources from Random House. The Book Group Corner offers reader's companion guides that provide background and stimulate discussion on specific titles.
Readers CircleFree zip code-based directory for book clubs, reading groups, and literary salons of all kinds. Intended to connect those interested in talking about books, either in person and over the internet. Reader's Circle also has authors available for over-the-phone visits with groups that have selected their book.
Reading Group ChoicesLocate books that are good to discuss, plus discussion guides for hundreds of titles. Includes advice for group leaders.
Start your own book clubDiscusses different types of book clubs.
ALA Best BooksCurrent and past winners of the American Library Association's Outstanding Reference Sources and Notable Books awards.
AwardWebCollection of literary award information.
Bestseller Lists 1900-1998From the Publishers Weekly lists.
BookBrowse.comBooks selected from bestseller lists that have been recently published in the USA, with an excerpt of each one; plus reviews, author bios, interviews, bestseller lists & reading guides.
GenreflectingFind titles and authors in these genres: historical fiction, crime, romance, science fiction and fantasy. Also includes a teen section.
King County Library System: GOOD READSAward winners for adult fiction and non-fiction.
King County Library System: Mega-Lit150 all-time classics.
Series and SequelsSearch by author, title, series or character.
Book Page OnlineMany book reviews and author interviews.
Electronic BooksRead or download a book on your computer!
Internet Public Library: Literary CriticismAmerican and British literature pre-1500 to the 20th century.
New York Review of BooksSelect Table of Contents for current reviews, or search the Archive for past reviews.
New York Times BooksRequires a free initial registration. Contains over 50,000 book reviews since 1980.
Overbooked (Book Links)A resource for readers featuring Fiction and Mystery titles which received three or more starred reviews from major review sources.
Readers' Advisor OnlineReaders' advisory resource which assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles.
Writers are Readers - where authors review booksAn online publisher of book reviews written exclusively by authors of book-length fiction and nonfiction.
BookSpotAwards, reviews, bestsellers, book stores, e-books, book groups, and more.
King County Library System: Good Reads For KidsLots of links to children's books and authors.
King County Library System: Teen ZoneYoung adult authors, book lists, awards and literary criticism, plus sites for teen writers.
AddALLProvides price comparisons for over 35 online bookstores. Notice the separate link for Used Books.
Best Book BuysProvides price comparisons for 20 online bookstores.
AlibrisSearch for used, rare, and hard-to-find books. See the FAQ file for information on how to search for autographs, letters, and ephemera (vintage movie posters, magazines, newspapers, greeting cards, maps, etc.)
BookFinder.comA mega-search site for used, rare and antiquarian books as well as new books. Go to the Booksellers page to search their individual suppliers.