websites to help connect readers
 
to just the right books
 
 
NEED SOME HELP FINDING A GOOD BOOK?
 
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
 
BLOGS AND ONLINE MAGAZINES
JUST FOR READERS
 
 
3 a.m. Magazine
 
"Whatever it is, we're against it"
 
An online journal of radical literature and philosophy. Featuring literary criticism, fiction, poetry and interviews with writers, philosophers and intellectuals.
 
 
Aesta's Book Blog
 
Romance book reviews of books that make Aesta's heart race, have a beautiful love story, and a happy ending.
 
 
 
Beyond the Bookends 
 
The end is just the beginning.  A  blog for modern Moms who love to read and wish to inspire a love of reading in their children. (reviews of mostly adult books)
 
Book Forum

Incisive reviews of the latest titles, author interviews, and commentary about current and coming trends
 
 
Book Page
 
Editorially independent, highlighting the best new books across all genres.
 
Check your RPL branch for free print copies each month.
 
Book Riot
 
A bookish site covering all things literary, from book news and commentary to reading recommendations across every genre
 
 
Bustle Books
 
Bustle is a "premier digital destination" for women.  Their book blog features reviews and articles about women authors and books of particular interest to women.
 
Crime Fiction Lover
 
For die-hard crime and thriller fans.  Their aim is to bring you helpful and concise articles, covering as much of the genre - from Scandinavian crime fiction through to hardboiled detectives, and from cutting edge contemporary right back to the Golden Age.
 
Electric Literature
 
A nonprofit digital publisher dedicated to making literature more exciting, relevant, and inclusive
 
Fictionophile

(n.) a lover of fiction; one who loves to read, discuss, and collect novels.
 
Flash Fiction Online
 
short stories for the modern reader.
 
Flavorwire Books
 
A network of culturally connected people, covering events, art, books, music, film, TV, and pop culture the world over. Highbrow, lowbrow, and everything in between.
 
Fresh Fiction
 
 Books and Authors for today's readers of Mystery, Thrillers, Romance, Suspense, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.
 
From the TBR Pile
 
 Kari and Autumn review books from multiple sources, including ARCs and complimentary copies of books from publishers.
 
Ink Heist
 
A 'Zine devoted to speculative fiction and film of all types, including crime, noir, neo-noir, and horror, as well as poetry, creative nonfiction, and literary or visual hybrids that cross genres.
 
The Millions
 
Books.  Art.  Culture.  The premier independent website for readers and book lovers all over the world
 
New in Books
 
NIB believes you should spend your time reading, not searching.  Every Tuesday, find alerts you to all the newest books in your favorite genres.
 
 
Omnivoracious 
 
"When you're hungry for a good book"
 
Book Review blog from Amazon
 
Page Turner
 
Criticism and conversation inspired by books and the writing life, from The New Yorker.
 
RA for All
 
Librarian Becky Siegal Spratford writes a blog intended to help other librarians help their readers find just the right books.  Blog posts include readers advisory topics, as well as book reviews, pub alerts, and more.
 
 
Romancelandia
 
Find the romance you deserve.  This site will save you from endless searching to find good, tropey, addictive romance novels, whether you like bad boys, contemporary, erotic, paranormal, or rom-com.
 
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
 
All of the excellence and silliness -- as their name might imply  -- of romance novels and the smart women who read them.
 
TOR / Forge Blog
 
From the premier publisher of science fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal romance, mystery, thriller & suspense, and other speculative fiction.
 
Totally Booked
 
Romance books read and recommended to you by Jenny and Gitte.  "Books are everything to us, reading is our life."
 
Women's Fiction Writers
 
no heroes.  no zombies.  no high heels.  well, maybe high heels. Brought to you by Amy Sue Nathan.
 
 
 
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Try these other RPL READERS newsletters:
 
-- Series and Sequels
 
-- "I know the cover was blue!" - Finding Aids for books
 
-- Organize Your Reading Lists
 
-- Free eBooks and other eContent
 
-- That Personal Touch - Concierge Library Reader Services
 
-- Blogs and Online Magazines Just for Readers
 
-- When You've Got to Own the Book
 
-- Reviews, Recommendations, Plot Summaries, and More
 
 
 
 

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