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Reader's Advisory

Page Modified: November 28, 2009

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AART
The Adult Reading Round Table of Illinois was founded in 1984 to promote Readers Advisory service and fiction collections in public and school libraries. With over 200 librarian members in the greater Chicago area, ARRT offers workshops and lectures, a quarterly newsletter, and an annual fiction bibliography on a particular theme.
AllReaders.Com
Search by any combination of over 2,000 literary criteria using their book review search engine to find precisely the kind of book you're looking for.
Bookbitch
"This is a forum for any and all information regarding the printed matter bound between cloth or paper, or even read aloud onto tape or CD.  I offer reviews -  lots of reviews - as well as lists of books that I have enjoyed, information about the reading groups that I facilitate, and links to various websites extolling the virtues and practicalities of  reading groups, the publishing industry, writers, and booksellers."
FictionFinder
OCLC project -the goal of this project is to use the FRBR model in a prototype system for searching and browsing bibliographic records representing fiction.
GenreFluent/Genreflecting
Visit Diana Tixier Herald's site and check out the books of the week link. You can also order a copy of Genreflecting: A Guide to Reading Interests in Genre Fiction,, And now, Teen Genreflecting is available. Not to mention Fluent in Fantasy! Genreflecting is an great resource for avid readers and librarians.
Nancy Pearl - Book Lust
Reader's Service Desk
From the Morton Grove Public Library, includes information about the Fiction_L list and links for fiction fans and RA types..
Skokie Public Library Readers' Services Recommendations
Over 600 reviews compiled by Readers' Services staff, organized by genre, author, title, etc.
Storycode
A unique source of inspiring book recommendations and a great way to find the next book to read. And its power comes from the collaborative passion of readers.
Waterboro Library Mostly Fiction Booklists

Lots More Links

Addison Public Library (IL) Readers' Corner
Alexandria Digital Literature
Personalized reading recommendations, downloadable stories.
Based on the Book - movie list
From Mid Continent Library
BookBrowse
A place to read book excerpts online, also reviews, book summaries, and news.
Book Bytes by Marylaine Block
Annotated reading lists, columns about books, links to book sites.
Books and More - Baltimore
Boston Public LIbrary Booklists
Branching Out & Branching Out - Which Book
From the U.K. - Branching Out was developed to draw on the strengths of the library service as providers of access to reading.Forager is a new and unique way for readers to choose their next read. It includes a range of recent contemporary titles, specifically chosen to appeal to the 18-35 audience.
CINCH - The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County - Hot Titles
Links and a featured reading list
Columbus (OH) Metropolitan Library - Great Reads
Cooler By the Lake Reader's Advisory
by Stephanie Thomas, Waupaca (WI) Area Public Library.
County of Los Angeles - Reader's Advisory/Booklists
Cyberstack Popular Fiction Web Sites
Dakota County Library Readers Advisory Handbook
Evanston Public Library (IL) Bibliography Index
Fairfax County (VA) Libraries - Booklists for adults
Focus: Fiction - From the San Antonio Public Library
Gnooks
Gnooks is a self-adapting community system based on the gnod engine. Discover new writers you will like, travel the map. of literature and discuss your favorite books and authors
Halton Hills Public Library - Reader's Advisory for Fiction
Hoover Public Library (AL) - Reader's Advisory
Johnson County (KS) Readers' Advisory
Reading suggestions, links, internet resources.
Kansas City (Kansas) Public Library Reader's Advisory
Lake County Public Library - Reader's Advisory
Booklists centered around monthly themes.
Lee County Public Library (FL)
Featured title lists, a what to read next search function, links.
Manchester Public Library (CT) What Do I Read Next Lists
Mid-Continent Public Library (MO)
Award winners, booklists and book clubs, web directory - information for all ages.
Novelist
Oprah's Books
Penfield Library (NY) - Good Reads
Suggested reading lists and links. Librarian Sherri McCarthy has compiled a guide for starting and running a book discussion group - sections include History of book discussion, How to start a public library group, How to start a private group, Choosing good books, How to read/how to lead, How to research authors, Reading group guides, bibliography of books, articles etc.
RAIG
Reader's Advisory Interest Group - Maryland
Sachem Public Library Reader's Advisor
Readers' Advisory in Academic Libraries
Links to sites that recognize the value of recreational reading for college students.
Reader's Club
From the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County (NC). Special features, book reviews (fiction, nonfiction and young adult) and video reviews.
Reader's Robot
Search genre databases for recommended reading. Add your favorites to the database.
Readers' Services Page
From the Rochester Hills Public Library. Links to review information, reading groups, reading lists, as well as audiobook information.
Readers' Services - Readalike suggestions
From the State Library of Tasmania. You can check your favorite authors to find similiar books to read, booklists will also be featured in the Novel Approach section.
The Reading Room - Rocky River Public Library, OH
Librarians review books after reading them, assign various descriptive subject headings, and suggest similar authors and titles.
Sachem Public Library - Reader's Advisor
Salt Lake County Public Library - Sites for Book Lovers
Find book reviews, author interviews, award winners, bestseller lists, and more...
Seattle Public Library (WA) - popular Fiction
Staff favorites, Nancy Pearl's Picks and links to other sources.
Waukesha Public Library (WI) - Reader's Advisory
What Do I Read Next?
World of Books InfoCenter
From the Baltimore Public Library. Review, reading groups, African American Books, etc.
WRL Bookweb
Williamsburg (VA) Regional Library's booklists, staff book reviews, and other book links.

and...

From Overbooked: Seeing Stars - annotated starred review reading lists. Also Overbooked Booklists - includes themed reading lists - Black humor, World War Fiction, Civil War Fiction, Music Fiction, Political Fiction, etc.

ALA/RUSA/CODES RA committee programs (1999-2002): Inspirational Ficton | Book Discussion Groups | Lure of Romance | Weeding Fiction

Sequels and Series: for series-ous reading

Kent District Library's "What's Next" Page

Additional Genre Resources:

Google groups
A searchable site that covers postings to usenet groups and electronic lists like Dorothy L, Romance Readers, etc.
The Write Page
An online newsletter for readers and writers of genre fiction.

 

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