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I am a picky reader.
My time is valuable to me and I cannot stand to waste it on a really terrible read. So, I usually try to read books that have been recommended or authors that write books similar to ones I have enjoyed.
I have included information about some of the best "Social Reading" sites I have come across and that I use. Two of the best sites I have found are GoodReads.com and LibraryThing.com.
I have also created lenses where I review books I have read and I attempt to tell you in honest terms about them. Please find links to those pages below.
I invite you to keep reading further down the page and maybe you will find an interesting book, book site or a blog that will help you find some wonderful fiction to read!
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Imprisoned by a Book!
For crying out loud, bring the book with you, then!
Used with permission from Mr. Dave Coverly
A Personal Reading Memory
Why I Read
Here is one of my favorite stories about my reading habits and why I cannot read badly written fiction:
When I was a teen newly transplanted to a new home in a new country (Philippines), I was so bored and desperate for something to do. So I decided to raid my Mom's bookshelf. She always had several books "going" and I just knew I would find something. I picked up one of her "romance" books (she read EVERYTHING) and a copy of East of Eden. I cannot even remember the name of the "bodice ripper", but it was horrible (I thought!)
Then I began the Steinbeck book. I loved it! Because I found it next to the other book, I thought I was reading a "nasty" book. I was sneaking around reading it in secret--that book was a page turner for me. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that East of Eden is an American Classic.
This novel created such an impression on me that I recommended it to my own teenage daughter. She loved it, too. She told me that she could just "see" the fields that Steinbeck described.
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East Of Eden: Not a "Nasty Book"
by John Steinbeck
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East of Eden (Steinbeck Essentials)
Amazon Price: $14.39 (as of 02/23/2012)
My first classic! And I thought I was reading a "nasty" book!
A List of "Best Books" for every Month supplied by Amazon:
Links leading to free Kindle books, ebooks for your PC and iPhone, too!
There links in the left hand column for past months, too.Guess what? Amazon also downloads Kindle ebooks to your computer or your iPhone, too.
Kindle for your PC
Kindle for your iPhone
For those on a budget, click Free ebooks for Kindle
A Short List Of Fiction Books That I Personally Recommend:
My Personal FAVORITES that you can buy NOW. Plus, a portion of the money earned by my site goes to NPR.
As I find new novels or books, I will add to or change the choices.
My comments about each title is in orange.
Catalogue What You Have Read
Social networking with readers
Do you ever forget what you have read?
Here are a few solutions to your problem.
- Welcome to Goodreads
- See what your friends are reading. Keep track of what you've read and organize your book lists into shelves. Join a book club to discuss your favorite books. A better way to find good books to read!
- LibraryThing | Catalog your books online
- A home for your books.
Enter what you're reading or your whole library. It's an easy, library-quality catalog.
A community of 600,000 book lovers. LibraryThing connects you to people who read what you do. - Welcome to Shelfari!
- Shelfari is the premier social network for people who love books.
Create a virtual shelf to show off your books, see what your friends are reading and discover new books - all for free!
What Can I Read Next?
A great tool: Literature-Map
What you do: go to the website; type in an authors name and hit enter; a "cloud" of author names will appear. The closer a name appears to the one you typed in, the more that author is similar to him/her.
For example, I love James Lee Burke. I typed in his name and lots of authors' names appeared on the screen. The author closest to Mr. Burke is George Pelecanos. I guess I will look him up at the library! In case you see other authors you like on the screen, the closer two writers names are, the more likely someone will like both of them.
Literature-Map Author Search Screen:
Type in the name of the author you like. Hit continue and a screen will come up that shows writers who are similar in style.
Websites to Help You Find New Fiction Authors:
I have found these sites to be very helpful.
Feel free to submit a website that you have discovered.
Vote for your favorite by clicking it up or down on the blue arrows.
You can then explain why you like a particular site in the Guest book at the end of this page.
What Should I Read Next?
Just type in the book title and the author's name. more...1 point
Story Circle Book Reviews: reviewing books by, for, and about women
Reviews of books by, for, about, and of interest t more...0 points
Overbooked: a resource for readers
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Bookreporter.com
A site dedicated to book lovers and writers. We provide more...0 points
The Good Book Guide - Fiction Recommendations from the Online Bookseller
Independent UK online book seller offering exclusi more...0 points
Lovereading UK - For online book reviews, books and free opening extracts
You loved your last book, but what are you going t more...0 points
Social Sites For Book Lovers | TechGerm.com - tech news/reviews/tips/guides/info
I love books - always have; always will. That's wh more...0 points
Authors On Air--On the Radio, that is!
If you like to hear your favorite authors speak
Authors On Air: Listen to Tune in and chat with bestselling authors and publishing industry pros.Check out some of the great shows on this website!
Top Shelf is the place to find exclusive interviews and compelling discussions with today's bestselling authors-and to discover new talent that everyone will be talking about tomorrow. Want to know what's hot? Listen in and find out. Past authors include John Grogan, Gregory Maguire, Kevin Nealon, and more.
Book Club Girl invites the author to your book club! Join us with your group and chat with authors like Ann Patchett and Wally Lamb.
The Beyond is a show for the Science Fiction / Fantasy community. We'll be hosting live talks with the hottest authors in the genre like Neil Gaiman, Neal Stephenson, Kim Harrison, and Melissa Marr.
Romance Radio brings you the hottest authors in romance like Meg Cabot, Julia Quinn, Eloisa James, and many more!
Library Love Fest brings you lively conversations with authors, librarians, editors, and other interesting personalities on all subjects of interest to librarians, academics, and readers of quality fiction and nonfiction. on internet talk radio.
Sources for Buying or Trading Books
Click on the blue links to find great books.
I will attempt to keep this list of resources up to date. If you have a site to recommend, send it to me or add it to this list!
Thanks!
My comments are in the yellow boxes below the links.
- BookMooch: exchange books and trade them, like a book swap or book barter
The link above takes you to the Home page for this book exchange.
I have joined this book mooching site and have been pleased.
Most books are given a description for their condition. If you don't want a beat-up copy, don't mooch it.
It is really neat to get a package in the mail! Especially if it has a book in it.
BookMooch is in need of help to keep running. Consider helping out Give a Little! Thanks!
- Half.com / Shops / orleanbooks / Books
Orlean Books is owned by a gentle man who is an intellect and absolutely adores books. He is also a very gifted poet and artist. Purchase on Half.com from orleanbooks.
- Green Publishing, Kedzie Press, Books, Publisher
Kedzie Press is an independent publishing house based in Seattle, Washington.They publish books with socially conscious and/or environmentally friendly ...
- Yellow House Books
The brick and mortar store is located at 252 Main St. Great Barrington, Massachusetts 01230 United States. It has well-developed specialties in children's illustrated books, collectibles, art and photography, and music.
I have purchased from YH, and received rapid, caring service.- BookSense
Find an independent bookseller by clicking the Indie Banner above. Thanks!
- Paperback Swap
Click the banner for Paperback Swap to find out more.
This swap site also has audiobooks.
BLOGS about Reading!
Click on the blue links!
- Mystery File
Blog about Mystery fiction. My favorite genre!
- Paper cuts
From the NY Times
My Very Own Squidoo Pages for Readers
Click on the blue links to find a New Fiction Book or Author!
- Sharyn McCrumb Fiction
NASCAR fiction by southern author Sharyn McCrumb.
- Mickie's 2007 Summer Reading
I sometimes have trouble remembering what books I have read or listened to in the past. I attribute this lapse to the computer-like nature of my brain. If a file has not been used recently or used often, my brain deletes it to create more space. Here is my recorded list for 2007.
- You Need to Read These Authors: Adrian McKinty and Lee Child
Both Lee Childand Adrian McKinty have an honored place in my little red wagon.These two authors, McKinty and Child, have created characters that I find extremely likeable. The two leading characters, McKinty's Michael Forsythe and Child's Jack Reacher, have a lot in common.
- My 2008 Summer Reading List
Lists of books and reviews of the books I read in 2008. Just because it was a few years ago, it does not mean you cannot use this list now. Go on! Find a new book to read.
- CLASSIC SOUTHERN NOVEL - Down River - by John Hart
On this lens, please find several reviews of the novel Down River by John Hart. Some of these reviews come from book review sites, professional magazines, or Book Review Blogs. You will also find a synopsis of Down River.
- Lee Child Author Extraordinaire!
learn about the author Lee Child thru video! He is one of my favorites. His character, Jack Reacher, began as a mystery in the first novel. With each novel in the series, Reacher is revealed. Kind of like an onion, with each layer that is peeled away, we are getting to the heart of him.
- Audio Book: L.A.Outlaws by T. Jefferson Parker
On this lens you will find various reviews of the audio book L.A. Outlaws by T. Jefferson Parker.
I downloaded the audio version from my public library website.
Was I surprised to find I was listening to a drama! What fun! With two readers, listening to this book was a real pleasure.- Laura Lippman & Tess Monaghan: Women Detecting In Fiction
Years ago I began reading the Kinsey Millhone series by Sue Grafton.
Searching for similar books, I discovered V.I. Warshawski created by Sara Paretsky. Then I found out that there are tons of female detectives out there in bookland!One of my favorites girl detectives is Tess Monaghan who is created by author Laura Lippman.
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davespeed
Dec 24, 2011 @ 10:38 pm | delete
- Neat lens! The literature map is really cool. I've never read James Lee Burke. A friend of mine has recommended his books to me...I'm adding him to my 2012 reading list.
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kimmanleyort
May 4, 2011 @ 7:24 am | delete
- I think it's an excellent site for finding good fiction authors. I learned some new things here. ** Blessed**
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Gail47
Mar 8, 2011 @ 8:25 am | delete
- If it is not the best, it sure is pretty close to the top! One of my favorite series is Sue Grafton's Kinsey Millhone. I also enjoy Susan Wittig Albert's Chyna Bayles series. You have a great lens here - very enjoyable!
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KiwiGayle
Oct 26, 2010 @ 12:42 am | delete
- Well that's given me a few more places to explore. Thought I knew most of them. Thanks for the great information
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Obscure_Treasures
Aug 15, 2010 @ 12:04 pm | delete
- Very nice lens! Thanks for all the good links and information. 5*
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