Readers Advisory
Readers Advisory for book lovers
Are you looking for something new, stuck in a rut, or read all the books by a particular author, then check out these websites to help you find something new?
Popular Fiction Links
- ATN Booklists | An enormous listing of books by genres, subject, read alikes, and targeted lists.
- Bookbrowse.com | This is a site that offers fiction reading lists, book reviews and author information.
- Fantastic Fiction | An extensive website offering searches by author.
- Genrefluent | The World of Genre Fiction from the author of Genreflecting.
- Overbooked.com | A valuable resource that allows for searching of literary and genre fiction and readable non fiction.
- Reader's Advice | Search by genre, author or series.
Childrens Lit
Some Sites dedicated to Childrens Literature
- Canadian Children's Book Centre | Canadian books for young readers.
- Database of award winning children's literature | A useful site to create a tailored reading list for your child.
- Imaginary Lands | This website offers an wealth of resources for both parent and child.
- Kidsreads.com | A great place for kids to find information about their favourite books, series and authors.
- 100 Picture Books Everyone Should Know. | A list compiled by the New York Public Library.
Young Adult
Here are a few sites dedicated to young adult literature.
- TeenSrc.ca | Teens Reading Club - Teens across Canada submit reviews, and contribute to the online forums.
- ALA: Best books for Young Adults | A resource compiled by the American Library Association.
- Guys Read | An excellent resource aimed at boys to help them find guy books.
- Favorite Teenage Angst Books | A site dedicated to the teen reader and teenage issues.
- Teenreads.com | The ultimate reading lists and reviews for teens.
Book Award Winners
- Governer Generals Literary Awards | Canadian award winners in various categories.
- Pulitzer Prize | Annual award for accomplishment in the various fields of american literature.
- Giller Prize | Awarded to the best in Canadian fiction.
- Edgar Award Winners | The Best in Mystery Writing.
- Man Booker Prize | One of the most prestigious awards for contemporary fiction.
- Nebula Awards | Annual Award for the best in Sci-Fi/Fantasy fiction in the United States.
Best Sellers
- Globe & Mail | Canada's bestselling fiction and non fiction.
- Canadian Booksellers | Top fiction, non fiction, canadiana bestsellers
- Publisher's Weekly Bestesellers | Fiction Bestsellers, Check the link at the top for other categories.
- New York Times | Hardcover and paperback bestsellers by category.
Book Clubs
Are you in a book club, thinking of joining or starting one, then these links may assist you.
- Bookclubs.ca | Suggestions, reviews, reading guides
- Bookbrowse.com | Information and advice for forming a bookclub.
- Canadian book clubs | Ideas for joining or forming a book club, reviews and suggestions.
- Ophrah's book club | Ophrah's classic picks.
Author Readalikes
Use these links to select books written in a certain style, genre or author.
- If You Like...
- If you like...Fiction | Search by author or browse the lists.
- The Fiction_L Booklists | Morton Grove Public Library's Webrary where you can find compilations of books in a similar theme.
- Readalike Service | Search your favourite author to find similar books.
Fiction Sites by Genre
Mystery | Western | Horror | Romance | Sci Fi
Crime / Mystery
- ClueLass.com |
- Crime Writers Canada |
- Mystery Ink |
- The Mystery Reader |
- Mystery writers of America |
- Overbooked Mysterious Folks |
- Stop! You're Killing Me |
- Tangled Web |
History / Western
- Overbooked Westerns |
- ReadWest |
- Spur Awards |
- Western Writers of America |
- Historical Fiction by Date |
- HistFiction.net |