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Amazon.com
Bibliographic information, as well as published review and customer comments on a wide range of titles. Genre lists, including best sellers by genre, and book discussion questions as well.
Bookbrowser—The Guide for Avid Readers
Features book reviews, reading lists, forthcoming titles, author interview, library websites and more.
Bookspot
ClueLass HomePage
Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Mystery Reader
Reviews of new and old titles plus features on authors and titles.
Oprah's Book Club Archive
A listing of the titles Oprah has featured in her book clubs.
Overbooked
Self-proclaimed website for "ravenous" readers. Reviews, links, and lists galore.
Poisoned Pen Home Page
Recommended Fantasy Authors List
Listing of Fantasy with multiple series recommended by fans.
Romance Reader
Reviews of new titles and old as well as features.
Soon’s Historical Fiction Site
Authors and books in historical fiction.
What’s Next?
Best guide to discover the order of books that are part of series. No annotations, but access by author, title, or series title.

Databases owned by the library:
Contemporary Authors (Accessible from home with a Downers Grove Public Library card.)
Biographical information on writers including many full text articles.
NoveList K–8 Plus (Accessible from home with a Downers Grove Public Library card.)
Looking for a good kid’s book? Search by subject, plot summary, grade level, and more.
NoveList Plus (Accessible from home with a Downers Grove Public Library card.)
Looking for a good fiction or nonfiction book? Search by subject, plot summary, and more.
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