Websites for the Book Lover, Part 1

In the next several posts, I will offer helpful online tools for finding new books to read, getting reviews, and keeping a track record of what you've read.

First up: Read-a-Likes.  The following list of websites will all help you find books based on authors and genres you already adore.

• Fantastic Fiction 
• This website is absolutely amazing.  By searching for an author, you can find out all the books that have been published for him/her, the order of series, new books expected to be published, and a linked list of related authors.
• Whichbook
• This website lets you combine different factors to create a suggested reading list.  You slide the scale according to different ranges (beautiful/disgusting, funny/serious).  You can browse their pre-chosen categories, and even create lists by signing in.  The site also links to Facebook.
• whatshouldireadnext.com
• This site suggests your next book based on an author or title you enter into their search engine.

• Your local libraries' online resources.  Many public libraries subscribe to an online database, such as Novelist or Books and Authors, that will help you explore new authors.  In addition, librarians love to put together read-a-like lists based on their patrons' most popular requests.

I know there are countless online tools to help you decide what to read next.  What tools do you use?