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Recommendations & Readers' Advisory
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Adventures to Read All Through the Summer 
 "Librarian Nancy Pearl has options other than Harry Potter for parents, kids, and fans of the series." Includes summaries of books that should "keep fans of interesting fantasy writing occupied — and happy — throughout the summer." Includes links to other book lists. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4646599 Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading Last updated May 19, 2005 African American Science Books for Younger Readers
This guide, meant for younger readers, "lists sources chronicling the considerable contributions and achievements made by African Americans in the fields of science and technology." It includes Library of Congress subject headings, and lists of individual and collective biographies of scientists and inventors, and biographical reference tools. Also provides resources for teachers, "best book" sources, and a listing of relevant organizations. From Library of Congress Science Reference Services. http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/tracer-bullets/afri-scibookstb.html Topics: Black Resources, Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Jan 13, 2009 All About Romance: The Back-Fence For Lovers of Romance Novels
A fun directory and guide for romance readers, this site includes a selection of reviews, a monthly essay about a specific book, links to their reader awards, message boards, and discussion lists. Readers can get historical "cheat sheets" for romance reading, a list of author aliases, and recommendations for readalikes. There are also contests, including a "Purple Prose Parody" that wins the writer a box of romances! http://www.likesbooks.com/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 1, 2001 The American Colonist's Library: A Treasury of Primary Documents
A "collection of historical works which contributed to the formation of American politics, culture, and ideals." Arranged chronologically, the site links to a myriad of sources for these full-text documents. From a high school social studies teacher. http://www.edline.net/pages/Catholic_Central_High_School/Classes/03842501/library Topics: Literature & Books, United States History Last updated Oct 11, 2005 The Asia Foundation: Books for Asia
The Books for Asia program distributes books, software, and other educational materials throughout Asia. The site provides donation guidelines for publishers, college bookstores, wholesalers, other organizations, and individuals. Also highlights specific programs and lists recipient organizations and program partners. The Asia Foundation is a nongovernmental organization that supports "programs in Asia that help improve governance and law, economic reform and development, women's empowerment, and international relations." http://www.asiafoundation.org/program/overview/books-for-asia Topics: Literature & Books, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Mar 15, 2008 Assistive Media (AM)
This site, intended for the "world-wide disability community," provides free audio files of readings of short literary works. Selections are "from reputable mainstream periodicals ( The New Yorker , Harper's , Wired , Scientific American , Atlantic Monthly , Civilization , Smithsonian ,...and more) and independent writers; providing an eclectic mixture of interesting and educational material." Files vary in length with most being under an hour of listening time, and may be listened to online or downloaded for personal use. http://www.assistivemedia.org/ Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Internet, Literature & Books, Music Last updated Sep 18, 2002 Association of Jewish Libraries: The New Jewish Values Finder: A Guide to Values in Children's Books
This project's purpose "is to identify the Jewish values found in Jewish children's books published since 1995." A searchable database of books for children (preschool through high school) includes complete citations, with an option to search for award winning titles. Also includes announcements of children's book awards and lists of notable books for younger and older readers. http://www.ajljewishvalues.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Judaism, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 6, 2004 AuthorsOnTheWeb.com
"Authors on the Web," devoted to contemporary adult, young adult, and children's book authors, provides bibliographies, biographical information, and links to author Web sites, as well as reviews, author roundtables on specific topics, and news items. Special features include summer reading lists from over 50 authors. http://www.authorsontheweb.com/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Jun 18, 2003 Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents
"Information about recommended books in Spanish for children and adolescents published around the world. More than 10,000 in print books that deserve to be read by Spanish-speaking children and adolescents (or those who wish to learn Spanish) are in the database," as well as recommended books in English about Latinos. Highlights upcoming workshops and conferences and includes links related to literacy. Available in English and Spanish. http://www2.csusm.edu/csb/ Topics: Children's Literature, Languages, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Feb 24, 2009 Barnes & Noble: Discover Great New Writers
This seasonal feature (spring, summer, fall, holiday) highlights "the best forthcoming new work by debuting and underappreciated writers," according to a group of Barnes & Noble booksellers. Features fiction and nonfiction titles. Includes descriptions of the books, archives back to 1990, and an overview of the program and the selection process. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/awards/index.asp?PID=17913&z=y Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 5, 2007 Beach Bag of Books
Features weekly adult fiction selections for summer 2005 with reviews, author biographies and interviews, and book excerpts. From Bookreporter.com http://www.bookreporter.com/features/beachbag2005/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Jun 22, 2005 Beyond Nancy Drew
An annotated bibliography of books for girls written in the last two hundred years which reflect the roles for girls considered proper at the time. Roughly chronological, the list is arranged within subject headings: Christian upbringing, etiquette, nurses, girl detectives, outdoors and adventure, tomboys and working girls, and heroines. These titles are drawn from the collection at the Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture at Duke University. http://library.duke.edu/specialcollections/bingham/guides/beyond/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre, Society & Social Science, Women Last updated Dec 21, 2006 The Blind Readers Page
"This site is a guide to sources of information in alternative formats (braille, recorded cassettes, large print, e-texts, web audio) accessible by people with print disabilities--those with visual and physical handicaps as well as dyslexia. It is also a guide to information about blindness, visual handicaps and other physical handicaps, with a special collection of Wisconsin resources." Includes thousands of annotated links on topics such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), guide dogs, library service, employment, and computer use. http://blindreaders.info Topics: Computers, Disabilities, Literature & Books, Mental Conditions Last updated Apr 21, 2004 Book Adventure
This Web site is "a motivational reading program for children in grades K-8." Brief blurbs on over five thousand titles help children pick a book; quizzes earn the readers points for winning prizes. There are sections for teachers and parents, with many links and information for helping children learn and read; parents can monitor their child's activities in the Reports section. Registration is required for most features. http://www.bookadventure.org/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Feb 12, 2002 Book Browser
This site continues to offer reading lists, book discussion resources, and other readers' advisory materials, but it is no longer the site it was, now that it has been absorbed by Barnes & Noble, and the orientation is now distinctly commercial. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/subjects/subjects.asp?r=1&userid=2WCIBLLI10 Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Jul 23, 2005 BookCrossing.com
Register at this site, label your books, set them free for others to find, and contribute journal entries for the books that come your way. BookCrossing provides "a simple way to share your books with the world, and follow their paths forever more! ... It's also a fascinating exercise in fate, karma, or whatever you want to call the chain of events that can occur between two or more lives and one piece of literature." http://www.bookcrossing.com/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Mar 7, 2006 The Booklist Center
Billing itself as "The Web's Largest Selection of Booklists," this site, by a retired librarian, provides hundreds of browsable booklists arranged in dozens of categories. In addition to the usual lists (science fiction, young adult, best sellers) there are links to such lists as "African Americans," "Environmental Issues," "Financial Investments," and "Islamic Religion and Culture." http://home.comcast.net/~dwtaylor1/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Jan 31, 2004 Books Go to War: The Armed Services Editions in World War Two
"This is the virtual catalog of an exhibition held ... at the University of Virginia" of Armed Services Editions (ASEs), small and inexpensive paperback books printed by various publishers to be distributed to the U.S. armed services during World War II. The site includes an illustrated history of the ASE project, the impact of ASEs on paperback book publishing, and comments about collecting ASEs. http://www2.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/ase/ Topics: Literature & Books, Media, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts, World War II Last updated Nov 25, 2008 Books in a Series
An alphabetical listing by author of series books written for children. Note: entries provide title only; publication dates not included. From the Monroe County Public Library in Indiana. http://www.monroe.lib.in.us/childrens/booklists/serieslist.html Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Apr 3, 2006 BookSpot
"A free resource center that simplifies the search for the best book-related content on the Web. Featured sites are hand-selected by BookSpot.com editors and organized into intuitive categories, such as bestseller lists, genres, book reviews, electronic texts, book news and more." Coverage includes children's books, comic books, mystery, poetry, romance, science fiction, young adult, first chapters, awards, literacy, reading groups, and reading lists. http://www.bookspot.com/ Topics: Hobbies, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Poetry Last updated Feb 9, 2005 California Reading List (CRL)
California Department of Education site developed "to assist [Californian] parents and students in selecting books written at a level of difficulty that corresponds with a child's ability to read. Drawn from California's recommended literature lists for students [K-12], the reading lists on this site have been specifically tailored to match the achievement level of each student who participated in the statewide assessment program." Searchable; scope by grade level, reading list, and other factors. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/readinglist.asp Topics: Children's Literature, K-12 Education, Literature & Books Last updated May 10, 2004 Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Book Lists
Collection of adult fiction and nonfiction annotated reading lists with themes such as travel fiction, chick lit, gay and lesbian fiction, baseball, Christian fiction, the U.S. Civil War, science fiction and fantasy, culinary mysteries, bread baking, and home repair. From the staff of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. http://www.carnegielibrary.org/books/booklists// Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Jul 30, 2008 Children's Book Council (CBC): Reading Lists
Annual reading lists intended to help "teachers, librarians, parents, and booksellers discover new [children's and young adult] books." Page includes links to social studies and science trade books. Also features recently published and forthcoming titles; a quarterly thematic reading list; and "Children's Choices," an annual project of the CBC and International Reading Association highlighting titles chosen by five teams of children across the country. http://www.cbcbooks.org/readinglists/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Mar 22, 2009 Comic Books for Young Adults
This serves as an excellent first stop for librarians planning to develop comic book collections to serve teens at public libraries. Pithy answers to questions about the value of comic books to teen readers, collection development policies, recommended titles, and sample artwork from a wide variety of comic books can be found quickly. Includes an extensive, well-organized selection of Internet Resources . http://ublib.buffalo.edu/libraries/units/lml/comics/pages/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Arts and Humanities, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Nov 21, 2001 Death Among the Books: Bibliomysteries for Booklovers
"Librarians, authors, publishers, and bookdealers are featured in these charming mysteries." A short, partially annotated, bibliography from the Manchester (Connecticut) Public Library. http://library.ci.manchester.ct.us/ra/readlists/bibliomysteries.html Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 30, 2003 Discover: On the Nightstand
This occasional series looks at current reading interests of scientists. Find books and other nightstand items (such as lighting and beverages) for primatologist Frans de Waal, primate psychologist Laurie Santos, Arctic researcher Hauke Trinks, science fiction author Verner Vinge, and others. From the website for Discover magazine. http://discovermagazine.com/columns/on-the-nightstand Topics: Literature & Books, Science Last updated Jan 5, 2009 Evergreen Young Adult Book Award
Information about this Washington state award for young adult books. "Voters for this award must be in grades 7-12. Each must read three or more titles and cast only one vote per ballot." Features the winner for the current year and includes lists of nominees and past winners, a FAQ, book reviews, and downloadable posters. From the Washington Young Adult Review Group (WASHYARG). http://www.kcls.org/evergreen/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 25, 2006 FictionDB.com
Designed for the genre fiction reader, this commercial site contains fiction bibliographies, reviews, a pseudonym directory, series listings, and more. All entries are grouped by genre: western, romance, and mystery/suspense, and speculative (science fiction, fantasy, horror) fiction. There are several forums, including an active one for people trying to identify romance novels. Some features require a paid subscription. Searchable. http://www.fictiondb.com/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Fiction_L
"The Morton Grove Public Library's mailing list on reader's advisory issues." Includes a searchable archive of postings back to December 1995 and booklists arranged by genre, character, setting, subject, author, and audience. http://www.webrary.org/rs/flmenu.html Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Nov 26, 2007 Fimoculous: Lists
Find hundreds of year-end "best-of" (and some "worst-of") lists. Topics include books, film, music, automobiles, words (such as banished word list and word of the year), people, and more. Includes links to lists from previous years. From Web personality and chronic list-compiler Rex Sorgatz. http://www.fimoculous.com/year-review-2008.cfm Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Film, Movies, & Video, Literature & Books, Music, Society & Social Science Last updated Dec 1, 2008 Find a Good Book
Hennepin County Library's guide to authors and genres. Users may search by author or browse subject categories, which include Christian fiction, techno-thrillers, horror, and seniors. Users can also add their own lists and comments. Also has links to other reading resources (some only available to members of the library). http://www.hclib.org/pub/bookspace/FindAGoodBook.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Apr 5, 2007 Friends for Faraway Places
In this 2008 reading list, "writers recommend the perfect literary travelling companions." Features book suggestions for Sicily, Los Angeles, India, Chicago, Uruguay, Turkey, Japan, the Caribbean, the Pacific Northwest, Egypt, France, China, and South America. From the British newspaper The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2008/jun/14/saturdayreviewsfeatres.guardianreview Topics: Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Aug 12, 2008 Guys Read
"A literacy initiative for boys" started by Jon Scieszka (author of "The Stinky Cheese Man," among other fun titles) to encourage reading among boys all of ages. The site includes tips on promoting reading for parents, librarians, booksellers, and educators; reading lists for boys; and an area for site users to add recommendations of "favorite books for guys." http://us.penguingroup.com/static/packages/us/yreaders/guysread/ Topics: Education, English Language, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Jan 16, 2006 If You Like Tony Hillerman's Native American Mysteries, You Might Also Try...
Bibliography of mystery novels featuring Native American characters and themes. Includes titles such as "The Spirit Woman," "The Shaman Sings," "Listen to the Silence," and "Death Walker." From the Manchester Public Library, Manchester, Connecticut. Note: last updated November 2006. http://library.ci.manchester.ct.us/ra/readlists/nativeamericanmysteries.html Topics: Literature & Books, Mysteries and More Last updated Nov 5, 2008 International Reading Association: Choices Booklists
Each year "thousands of children, young adults, teachers, and librarians ... select their favorite recently published books to be included in the Choices annotated booklists" published by the International Reading Association and the Children's Book Council. These annotated lists include Children's Choices, Teachers' Choices, and Young Adults' Choices. This site features these lists back to 1998, book selection procedures, and information on how to become involved in the selection process. http://www.reading.org/resources/tools/choices.html Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Oct 28, 2004 Jane Austen Lives On! Novels Inspired by Jane Austen's Life and Works
"Do not despair, gentle reader, if you've already read all of Jane Austen's works and still hunger for more. You may now move on to any of these contemporary novels inspired by Jane Austen's books, her characters, and even her own life." Includes listings of fiction with Jane Austen as a character (including mysteries), works inspired by Jane Austen novels, and continuations of novels. From librarian Steven Jablonski of the Skokie Public Library. http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_read/rd_find/rd_lists/austen.asp Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 1, 2008 Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles: Recommendations
This list of reading recommendations for children and young adults features Jewish-themed fiction and nonfiction books for younger and older readers. Titles cover Jewish customs, holidays, the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, immigrants, and related topics. From the Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles. http://www.jclla.org/recommends.html Topics: Judaism, Literature & Books Last updated Jun 24, 2008 Just for Kids Who Love Books
Book reviews, young readers' comments, and links to book, series, award, writing, author pages, and other bookish resources. Created and maintained by Alan Brown, a retired public school teacher-librarian in Toronto, Canada. http://www.alanbrown.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Nov 10, 2003 Juvenile Series and Sequels
Database of over 20,000 books in series titles for children and young adults. Browse by series title, book title, author, or series subject (such as dinosaurs, dragons, horses, and spies), or use the main search link at the bottom of the page. From Mid-Continent Public Library, Missouri. http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/readers/series/juv/ Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 15, 2006 KidsReads.com
Meet Booker T. Worm and read The Bookworm Newsletter on this reader's advisory site aimed at youth. Kidsreads provides a place for children (and librarians) to find out about new and favorite books, series, and authors. The site includes book reviews, excerpts (sometimes the entire book), author interviews, trivia games, word scrambles, and contests. Author biographies and where to write to a favorite author are strong points. http://www.kidsreads.com/ Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Jan 30, 2002 Library Booklists
"This website consists of four sections: original booklists on various topics, primarily but not entirely focused on themes, places, characters, and plots of crime novels; annotated lists of other booklists, ... a growing calendar of authors' birthdates, organized by month, with links; and some resources for reading groups." Also includes a blog. From library volunteer and trustee at the Waterboro Public Library in Maine. http://librarybooklists.org/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Jun 19, 2008 LibraryThing
This service allows you to catalog your personal library with user-defined "tags" such as "beach read" or "magical realism." You may keep your catalog private or let others see it, and you can search other's catalogs. Includes lists of top books and authors, and a blog. Free for up to 200 titles; there is a fee for unlimited use. http://www.librarything.com Topics: Internet, Literature & Books Last updated Jun 14, 2006 Motheread/Fatheread Washington
Describes the Washington state family reading and literacy program, which "uses the power of sharing stories within the family setting to help parents read effectively with their children." The site features a book list, training and instructor information, and details about a fund that provides free children's books to participants in community reading classes. Coordinated by Humanities Washington. http://www.humanities.org/motherfather/ Topics: Education, English Language, Families, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Dec 29, 2004 The National Book Foundation
This organization's programs include National Book Month (held in October) and the National Book Awards (announced in mid-November). The site features lists of award winners from 1950 to present (some with links to essays and acceptance speeches), reading lists and trivia for National Book Month, special features, and information about the organization's other programs and publications. http://www.nationalbook.org/ Topics: Literature & Books, Special Months Last updated Sep 28, 2009 NPR: Summer Reading
A collection of summer reading lists from critics and NPR correspondents and listeners. Includes titles for children and an audiofile of the broadcast program. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10497458 Topics: Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 OCLC Top 1000
"This is a list of the top 1000 titles owned or licensed by OCLC member libraries. ... By and large the list reflects true classics and canonical works of western culture. The list also shows the extent that libraries strive to meet the needs of their readers, by offering books in high demand any given year." Tremendous good fun. Also offers a download-ready version of the list and information about how the list was created. From OCLC Research, a division of the nonprofit Online Computer Library Center. http://www.oclc.org/research/top1000/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Nov 28, 2004 Old Fashioned Reads: Books Your Parents and Grandparents (and Maybe You!) Loved
List, compiled in 1997, of classic books in series (and a few individual titles) for children and young adults. No annotations; this list serves more as a reminder of some of the classics, such as the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, Betsy-Tacy, Trixie Belden, and the Happy Hollisters. A list from the discussion group Fiction-L, presented on the Web by the Morton Grove Public Library, Illinois. http://www.webrary.org/rs/flbklists/Oldfash.html Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Mar 15, 2006 Operation Paperback: Recycled Reading for the Troops
Information on how to participate in this "grassroots organization of family, friends and web friends who collect gently used paperback books and send them to American troops deployed overseas." Also contains links to other "military support" sites. http://operationpaperback.usmilitarysupport.org/ Topics: Activism, Literature & Books, Military Last updated Feb 7, 2004 Outstanding Books for the College Bound
This is a list of recommended books compiled for "students preparing for college, educators, librarians, and parents." The 2004 list "is organized into five academic disciplines: history, humanities, literature and language arts, science and technology, and social sciences and includes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography and drama." Revised every five years by a committee of the Young Adult Library Services Association of the American Library Association. http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/outstandingbooks/outstandingbooks.cfm Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Poetry Last updated Sep 29, 2009 Overbooked
"A web site for ravenous & omnivorous readers." Includes recommended booklists in genre fiction, a discussion area, "hot lists" of forthcoming hardcover fiction releases, and lists of books that received at least one starred review in a major journal. From collection development librarian and bookaholic Ann Chambers Theis. http://www.overbooked.com/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Feb 7, 2009 Read Across America
"Originally created as a one-day event to celebrate reading on Dr. Seuss' birthday, March 2, ... [the National Education Association's] Read Across America has grown into a nationwide initiative that promotes reading every day." Includes a FAQ, ideas and resources for events, and information about an NEA Spanish-language literacy program. Also includes lists of recommended books (such as Asian American and African American book lists), and a brief biography of Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). http://www.nea.org/readacross/ Topics: Education, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Readers' Café: A Virtual Meeting Place for Books and Readers
Extensive readers' advisory material: monthly "Spotlight on..." themed bibliographies with brief annotations, book reviews by readers and librarians, author of the month essays with links to more information, book group suggestions, and more. Some information is local but plenty has general content. Anyone may participate in the online book discussion. From the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Libraries. http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/libraries/readerscafe/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Oct 5, 2003 Reader's Circle
"An online directory for book clubs, reading groups, and literary salons of all kinds" in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Search by zip code or type of club (such as social or academic). http://www.readerscircle.org/ Topics: Hobbies, Literature & Books Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Reader's Robot
With about 5,000 reviews, in 21 genres, most readers will find something new and interesting. Browse by category, or search by keyword or by "appeal," which allows you to choose from a list of characteristics within a genre (e.g., "mystery novels where the focus of the story is on people and the psychology of characters and the author's style is elegant and 'literary'"). Any reader may submit reviews for consideration. From a Canadian library system. http://www.tnrdlib.bc.ca/rr.html Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Readerville
Designed to be "a community -- a place where readers and writers and publishing insiders could meet each day to find out what's interesting in the world of books and, even more important, to talk about it." Includes a forum, online book group, and notes on "the most interesting new releases (along with Book of the Moment, ... reprints of some of our favorite pieces: bookshelf voyeurism, author interviews, compelling excerpts and essays." http://journal.readerville.com/ Topics: Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Jun 14, 2008 Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading in America
"This report presents the results from the literature segment of the [U.S. Census Bureau's 2002 survey that] ... asked more than 17,000 adults if during the previous 12 months they had read any novels, short stories, poetry or plays in their leisure time." The report evaluates the data and compares it with results from similar surveys from 1982 and 1992. From the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Opens into PDF document. http://www.arts.gov/pub/ReadingAtRisk.pdf Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Poetry Last updated Jul 22, 2004 The Reading Cure: How to Organize a Book Group With a Social Conscience
This opinion piece provides suggestions for starting a reading group centered on "socially conscious and political novels." It includes ideas for forming and running the group and a briefly annotated list of reading suggestions that includes both classics and contemporary novels. From the website for Mother Jones magazine. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2005/10/reading-cure Topics: Activism, Hobbies, Literature & Books Last updated Sep 15, 2009 ReadingGroupGuides.com
This site was "built especially for reading groups, providing them with all they need to make their book club experience better than ever." Presents the publisher's reading guides by category, title, and author name, along with advice, interviews, recipes, a newsletter, and online community for readers and book clubs. From The Book Report Network. http://www.readinggroupguides.com/ Topics: Hobbies, Literature & Books Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Romance Writers of America (RWA)
The site for this national organization has material about the romance genre especially for readers, members, booksellers, and librarians. There is also a list of all RITA Award winners for the best published romances, upcoming releases, current bestsellers, and the "top ten favorite books" as selected by the members. An excellent site for reader guidance in the romance genre. http://www.rwanational.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Nov 18, 2003 Sasquatch Reading Award
Describes a book award that is "selected annually by primary students in Washington State. All K-3 students may vote on this award through their library media specialist." Lists the current winner, nominated titles, vote tallies, and the number of children who voted. Includes previous years' winners, nominees for the next award, and an online ballot. Includes a downloadable activity packet. From the Washington Library Media Association. http://www.wlma.org/sasquatch Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books Last updated Feb 19, 2007 The Seattle Public Library: Reading Lists
Collection of reading lists for children, teens, and adults, created by staff at the Seattle Public Library. Includes a series of lists on Pacific Northwest explorers and travelers, fiction set in Seattle and Washington state, Seattle mysteries, local science fiction and fantasy authors, and more. http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=collection_readinglists Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Oct 12, 2005 Series and Sequels
"A listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series, or are sequels to earlier novels. Can be searched by author, title and series name or characters." Listings include the titles in the series with publishing dates; many include additional brief notes about the setting and themes of the series. Not browsable. From Los Angeles Public Library. http://www.lapl.org/resources/indexes/sequels.html Topics: Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction Last updated Mar 14, 2006 Slate: Reading List 2008
This collection of weekly thematic reading lists includes books on soccer, baseball, parenting, communism, Shakespeare, uncluttering, recessions, and other wide-ranging subjects. Some of the lists also include links to articles and websites. From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/2186941/landing/1/ Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Jun 23, 2008 Summer Reading
Recommendations, reviews, and features about books for summer reading. Also includes articles about books with horticultural themes, "airport novels," cookbooks, and more. From the Guardian Unlimited, the online companion to the British newspaper The Guardian. http://books.guardian.co.uk/summerreading2006/ Topics: Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 Summer Reading for Teachers
Suggested books for teachers, evenly divided between professional and pleasure reading. Each selection includes title, author, a brief quotation from the person who submitted it and links to online sources for ordering. The list was compiled from recommendations solicited by an educational consultant. http://surfaquarium.com/newsletter/summer_reading_2006.htm Topics: Education, Literature & Books, Notable People, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 Summer Reading Lists Abound on the Web!
Every year "Education World surveys some of the best children's summer reading lists on the Web. Here, you'll find an overview of great lists that you or your school's staff might use to create your own summer reading program." Includes annotated links to reading lists from several schools and libraries. http://www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr244.shtml Topics: Children's Literature, Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Jun 23, 2008 Summer Reading Recommended by Horn Book Editors
Suggestions for picture books, easy readers, intermediate and young adult fiction, poetry, and nonfiction for children. From the editors of the children's literature review publications, Horn Book Magazine and the Horn Book Guide. http://www.hbook.com/resources/books/summer.asp Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Poetry, Summer Reading Last updated May 29, 2007 Summertime Favorites
A list of recommended readings, representing "NEH's [National Endowment for the Humanities] long-standing effort to highlight classic literature for young people from kindergarten through high school." Browsable by grade level. http://www.neh.gov/projects/summertimefavorites.html Topics: Children's Literature, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Summer Reading Last updated May 12, 2005 Teen Books & More
Collection of fiction and nonfiction book reviews by library staff and by teen contributors. Also features topical fiction and nonfiction reading lists covering such subjects as sports, music, crafts, faith, family relationships, gender issues, war, and travel. Includes links to resources for teens in areas such as money, careers, and volunteering. From the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. http://www.carnegielibrary.org/teens/books/ Topics: Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Nonfiction by Genre, Poetry Last updated Oct 8, 2009 UC Berkeley Summer Reading List
Collection of thematic summer reading lists aimed at college students. Features themes such as "Great Discoveries, Voyages, and Adventures," "Now That's Funny," and banned books. Includes selected lists back to 1985. Books are chosen by faculty and staff of the University of California, Berkeley. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/readinglists/ Topics: Literature & Books, Summer Reading Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Web Sites for Book Lovers
An annotated directory of online bestseller lists, booklists, book awards sites, book discussion resources, genre fiction sites, online literary magazines, and more. Includes links to other libraries' reader's advisory pages. From the Morton Grove (Illinois) Public Library's Webrary. http://www.webrary.org/rs/rslinks.html Topics: Hobbies, Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Feb 9, 2005 What's Next
"The What's Next database helps you search series fiction. A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits." Enter a title, author, or name of a book and get a list of the titles in that series. Produced by the Kent (Michigan) District Library. http://ww2.kdl.org/libcat/WhatsNextNEW.asp Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Dec 2, 2007 whichbook.net
A database of book, audio book, and large print titles, searchable by trait (including Demanding, Disgusting, Disturbing, Happy, and Funny), and by charcter type, plot elements, and setting. Each record includes comments, sometimes an extract, and suggested similar titles of "fiction and poetry in paperback written in or translated into English and published (with very few exceptions) since 1995." Books are reviewed by staff of British libraries and literature organizations. Formerly known as Book Forager. http://www.whichbook.net/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Poetry Last updated Nov 16, 2006 Who Reads What? Celebrity Reading List
Want to know what famous people are reading? The Gardiner Public Library in Maine has been querying celebrities each year since 1988. This site lists the books, indexed by name and year, with comments from hundreds of celebrities. Sponsored by Gale Research. http://www.gpl.lib.me.us/wrw.htm Topics: Literature & Books Last updated Aug 21, 2003 A World of Books: Annotated Surveys of Noteworthy Books from Around the Globe
"A series of annual pamphlets first started in 1998," featuring "some of the most important and interesting books published abroad that an American public may have overlooked." Includes fiction and nonfiction. Also browsable by country. From the Library of Congress. http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/int-world.html Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Nov 16, 2004 Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels
Series written for teens are listed alphabetically by series name and by author (excluding large series such as "Sweet Valley High," "Hardy Boys," or "Nancy Drew"). From the Bettendorf Public Library, Iowa. http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/bpl-bin/series.pl Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books Last updated Jul 11, 2005 |
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