Good Book Sites

Reviews

• NPR: Books
  Great reviews, author interviews, etc. in print and audio formats
• BookPage Reviews
  Contents of monthly publication. Reviews new books. Link to titles in the library catalog.
• The New York Times Book Review
  Requires Nashville Public Library card for access. Read current and archived issues.
• Overbooked
  Specializes in literary and genre fiction information.
• Horror Writer's Association
  A forum for writers and readers of dark fiction in general.
• Book Browser - Barnes & Noble
  A collection of fiction reading lists, over 4,200 book reviews, forthcoming titles, author interviews and fiction series in order.
• New Pages
  Provides links to news, information, and guides to independent bookstores, independent publishers, literary periodicals, alternative periodicals, independent record labels and alternative news weeklies.
• Bookwire
  Includes resources for booksellers, publishers and libraries, and provides book statistics.
• The New York Times Book Reviews
  
• Black Issues Book Review
  
• Gate Guide: Books
  
• Boston Globe: Books
  
• The Atlantic Online: Books & Critics
  Atlantic Monthly book reviews.

Audio Books at the Library

• Digital Audio Books
  Complete list of digital audio books offered at Nashville Public Library. Library members may be downloaded using either Overdrive or Netlibrary.
  
• Fiction Audio Books on Cassette Tape
• Fiction Audio Books on CD
• Non Fiction Audio Books on Cassette Tape
• Non Fiction Audio Books on CD

About Books

• Bookwire
  Includes resources for booksellers, publishers and libraries, and provides book statistics.
• Newpages.com
  Provides links to news, information, and guides to independent bookstores, independent publishers, literary periodicals, alternative periodicals, independent record labels and alternative news weeklies.
• Southern Festival of Books
• Your Old Books
  FAQ about rare books and book values.
• How to Select a Conservator
  American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works - Information on caring for old books.

Awards

• Award-winning Mystery Novels
  Lists winners of several Mystery fiction prizes. Find books in the library.
• Bibliographies & Author Lists
  Book and Author lists compiled by Nashville Public Library staff.
• National Book Award for Nonfiction
  The National Book Awards are given out by the National Book Foundation. Browse current and former recipients, then locate their works in the library catalog.
• National Book Award for Fiction
  The National Book Awards are given out by the National Book Foundation. Browse current and former recipients, then locate their works in the library catalog.
• Pulitzer Prize for Poetry
  Browse current and former award winners, then link to books in the library catalog. The Pulitzer Prize is named for journalist Joseph Pulitzer and is awarded anually to works determined by the Pulizer Prize Board to be distinguished.
• Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction
  Browse current and former award winners, then link to books in the library catalog. The Pulitzer Prize is named for journalist Joseph Pulitzer and is awarded anually to works determined by the Pulizer Prize Board to be distinguished.
• Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
  Browse current and former award winners, then link to books in the library catalog. The Pulitzer Prize is named for journalist Joseph Pulitzer and is awarded anually to works determined by the Pulizer Prize Board to be distinguished.
• Pulitzer Prize for Biography
  The Pulitzer Prize is named for journalist Joseph Pulitzer and is awarded anually to works determined by the Pulizer Prize Board to be distinguished.
• SFWA Nebula Award (Science Fiction)
  The Nebula Awards are given out annually to the best Science Fiction and Fantasy works as judged by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, Inc.
• Award Lists
  Browse recent and former award recipients, then find the books in the library catalog.

Best Sellers

• Advice, How-To...Hardcover Best Sellers - New York Times
  Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous Hardcover Best Sellers, as published by the New York Times. Browse books, then link to the library catalog.
• Non-Fiction Best sellers - New York Times
  Browse this weeks best sellers, then reserve them using the the link to the library catalog.
• Fiction Bestsellers - New York Times
  Browse this weeks best sellers, then reserve them using the the link to the library catalog.

Genre and Book Lists

• Based on the Book
  Database of movies based on books. Covers about 500 films made from 1980 through projected releases.
• BookBrowser - Barnes & Noble
  A collection of fiction reading lists, over 4,200 book reviews, forthcoming titles, author interviews and fiction series in order.
• Horror Writers Association
  A forum for writers and readers of dark fiction in general.
• The Literary Gothic
  A guide to gothic fiction (primarily English and American) and horror literature written prior to 1950.
• MysteryNet.com
  The Online Mystery Network. Mystery entertainment and information for everyone who likes mystery and mysteries.
• Oprah's Books
  Lists all featured books from popular club.
• Overbooked
  Specializes in literary and genre fiction information
• Romance Writers of America
  The Voice of Romance.
• Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America
• SF Site :The Homepage for Science Fiction and Fantasy
• Soon's HistFiction.net
  links about historical fiction, including an author database and a book search.

Online Booksellers

• Booksontape.com
  
• Barnes and Noble
  
• Amazon
  Sells books (including out of print and rare titles), music, videos and more.
• Alibris
  Searches for out-of-print, used, foreign-language, and collectible materials.
• AddALL
  Searches for the best deal in books online.