Welcome to the Reader's Corner

Looking for a good book?

So many books!Stop by the Reference Desk at your local library for a reader consultation. Try one of these links to find suggestions for fiction and nonfiction, book reviews, book discussion groups, and more.

 

 

 

And now check out the Reader's Corner Blog!

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Your Next Great Read

Find new books based on books you've read or topics in which you are interested. Includes many book reviews.
This is an NC LIVE resource.

Newsletters on new titles in genre fiction, non-fiction and audio-books. Subscribe via email based on your reading interests.

Specializes in literary and genre fiction.  Author web pages, reviews, new releases, and various themed booklists.

Select up to four appeal factors to get a personalized reading list.  Or search by character, setting or plot.  Includes very short excerpts and reader reviews of recommended titles.

 

 

Book Discussions

CCPL&IC hosts several book groups. Use this link to view the library's Calendar of Events and see when these groups are meeting next.

Find book discussion guides from publishers, bookstores, and more.

Like a book club on the web , Next Good Book lets you  keep track of what  books you’ve read, see what others are reading, and share comments online about books you love and those you love to hate.

 

 

Author Information

A searchable directory of author websites.

Online journal featuring Authors of the Month, reading lists and author news.

 

 

Bestseller Lists

Bestseller lists for fiction, non-fiction, and children's books.

Lists from Publishers Weekly for 1900-1995.

Based on sales from independent bookstores across North America.

Includes fiction, nonfiction, audio, religion, and children's bestsellers.  Select Bestseller Lists.

 

 

Book Reviews

New fiction and nonfiction books

Online version of the monthly book review, distributed nationwide by more than 2,000 bookstores and libraries.

Includes fiction, nonfiction, audio, religion, and children's bestsellers.  Select Reviews.
Book reviews from the staff at the Williamsburg Regional Library in Virginia. One review a day, Monday through Friday.

Weekly reviews of new titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Site also includes book review blogs, podcasts, and essays.

 

 

The Business of Books

The not-for-profit trade association representing independent bookstores nationwide.

Publisher R.R. Bowker provides facts, figures and resources for publishing, bookstores and libraries.

Read the latest news in the library world.  Offers reviews of new books and "best books" lists.

The international news source of book publishing and bookselling.

 

 

Coming Soon

Newsletters on new titles in genre fiction, non-fiction and audio-books. Subscribe via email based on your reading interests.

Browse Barnes & Noble's list of forthcoming books.

Books to look forward to from the number one resource for Science Fiction.

Lists of fiction, mysteries and thrillers due out in the coming year.

 

 

Series & Sequels

Search by series title, series subject, book title or book author to find the correct reading order.

Find new books based on books you've read or topics in which you are interested. Includes many book reviews.
This is an NC LIVE resource.

A searchable database of adult fiction in series.

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