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  • Author Name Pronunciation Guide: Ever wondered how to pronounce an author's name? This website offers a collection of brief recordings of children's and young adult authors & illustrators saying their names.

  • BookBrowser: a guide for Avid Readers: BookBrowser, created by two librarians and a book reviewer, is dedicated to readers and reading. It includes reviews, reading lists, forthcoming titles, author information and more, and users may submit author names or features they would like to see added.

  • BookPage On-Line: On-line version of a monthly publication utilized by consumers, libraries, booksellers, and publishers. It offers many resources including reviews, author interviews, new releases, and bestsellers.

  • National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped: " Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail."

  • Oprah's Book Club: This site features Oprah's popular picks, both current and previous selections. Besides the book reviews and author biographies, you can also find out about other books appearing as tie-ins on the popular television show. Also includes list of discussion questions accompanying each book review.

  • Overbooked: Formerly known as Book Links, this site is offered by Virginia Central University. It includes lists of forthcoming titles with with publication dates, annotated reading lists, and reviews.

  • Rare Books: Lists of award winning books, information about appraisals, how to preserve books, what to look for in signed editions, and lots of other good information about collecting and selling books.

  • Reading Group Choices: This site bills itself as a resource center for book groups. It features good books for discussion, tips for starting a club, advice for group leaders, and discussion guides!

  • What's Next: This site was created by the Kent District Library in Grand Rapids, MI. It allows you to search for adult fiction titles in series and is searchable by author, title, or series.

  • Your Old Books: This guide answers questions about rare and/or old books, how to sell or give away these books, and how to care for old books.