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Amazon.com

American Library Association Notable Books

Booklist


Christian Science Monitor - Fiction

Christian Science Monitor - Non-Fiction

Library Journal

New York Times

Publisher's Weekly

Washington Post


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Historical Novel Society
Reviews of new historical novels of merit and lists of forthcoming historical fiction.

Historical Mystery Fiction
Website for “histy misty” lovers

International Thriller Writers, Inc.
Reviews and articles for readers all sorts of thrillers

The Romance Reader
“The very latest news and views of romance novels.”

Arts and Letters Daily
A service of the Chronicle of Higher Education, with links to literature news and reviews

Fantastic Fiction
Though this site is based in Great Britain, readers of science fiction and fantasy will find it very useful especially in finding titles in series order. Offers an easy to use author list.

Stop, You're Killing Me
A must-see for all mystery, thriller, and suspense buffs. Offers a list of over 2,000 authors with complete chronological book listings. See also the forthcoming titles list and the character list by both name and occupation.

Cluelass
Another good resource for mystery and suspense readers. Note the Deadly Directory, the Bloodstained Bookshelf, and the links to Sisters In Crime.

Romance Reviews Today
Romance reviews and series titles are offered here plus a good group of links to other sites.

Romantic Times
A good site for romance readers with excellent genre listing and an author or book search tool.

Locus Online
A product from Locus Magazine for readers of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. There is an excellent links portal and an archives section.

Reading Group Guides
This site uses an excellent search tool to lead the user to materials for book discussions. Recommendations and links to other sites are especially useful and well done.

Reading Group Choices
All kinds of information useful to book clubs can be found here. The recommendations page showcases suggested titles by type.

All About Romance and Romance Writers of America
Two websites for romance lovers. They contain (among other things) reviews, commentaries, lists, awards, and a message board.

Overbooked
A website specializing in literary and genre fiction information, reviews, reading lists, and Reader's Advisory.


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The Pulitzer Prizes
Annual awards are given for books in a number of categories

National Book Awards

National Book Critics Circle Awards

Minnesota Book Awards

Edgar Awards
Given by Mystery Writers of America

Anthony Awards
Given at the Bouchercon World Mystery Convention

Nebula Awards
Given by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.

Rita Awards
Given by Romance Writers of America

The Christy Awards
Contains the winners and finalists for the best Christian fiction from 2000 to the present.


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Internet Movie Database
Find that movie or TV show by title, performer, director, or other criteria

Movie Review Query Engine
Review links for over 62,000 movie and film titles

Rotten Tomatoes
News, reviews, interviews, showtimes, and more for movie fans

DVD Journal
Billed as “DVD news, reviews, commentary, and stuff like that”

AllMovie
Investigate movies by subgenre – drama, comedy, thriller, and others

Academy Awards
Official site for the “Oscars”, which are given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.


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AudioFile magazine
This companion site to the authoritative magazine is a helpful resource for audiobook listeners.

AllMusic Guide
News and reviews covering the musical spectrum

Billboard
Find charts of current and previous bestselling titles, along with news and reviews, in this companion site to Billboard magazine

 


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