Next READS at Fanwood and Scotch Plains Libraries

	As book lovers we know that readers are always hungry for something new to read and for more information about the world of books. Subscribe to our NEW e-mail Reader's Advisory Service, NextREADS. We have also assembled a variety of online resources about books and reading - for adults, teens and children. Happy reading!

NextREADS, a subscription email service developed by the creators of NoveList, provides fiction and nonfiction readers' advisory services beyond the bestsellers. It provides 20 monthly and bimonthly lists to choose from, including both fiction and nonfiction genre coverage, and more. The NextREADS icon will take you to the Opt-In Page where you can Sign UP and choose the Newletter(s) you'd like to receive with suggestions, from your selected genre(s), of things to read both old and new. There will be a link directly to our online catalog so you can place a hold on something you'd like to borrow. If you find that we don't own the book you're looking for please contact the library and we will either purchase the title or borrow for you from another library. Either way, we'll have the book in your hand in no time! This exciting pilot program is supported by both libraries and the Infolink and Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperatives. Give NextREADS a try today!

Web Sites for Readers

The Internet offers an amazing number of sites on books and literature, book awards, authors, genres and more. We have listed some of the best -- enjoy!

Authors
Find biographical information, author interviews, booklists, author Websites, new releases and more about writers from all times and cultures.

Awards & Bestseller Lists
Want to know which books have won the National Book Award? Pulitzer? Edgar? Hugo? Check out the Internet sites for these and other awards for the best of literature in the U.S. and world.

More Bestseller Lists
Move beyond the New York Times and explore other guides to bestselling titles. One list goes back as far as 1900.

Book Discussion Group Resources
Leading a book group and stumped for questions to spark discussion? Download discussion guides from a variety of sources, including publishers.

Book Reviews
Reviews of current fiction and nonfiction and feature articles from a variety of online literary sources.

Booklists & Readalikes
Check out these sites for lists and more lists! A favorite tool to find reading suggestions and learn about "new" authors and titles. See what other book lovers recommend.

Booknotes & Study Guides
Connect to sites that provide literature summaries and analysis. Find detailed summaries, character information, critical analysis and literature references.

Booksellers & Publishers
Connect with local, national and online booksellers or order online. Find information about the book publishing industry with directories linking users to the Websites of publishers and associations.

Genre Fiction
Great sites for readers of mysteries, romance, fantasy, science fiction, westerns and other popular fiction genres. Find booklists, author information, awards, reviews, book excerpts, fan clubs and more.

Great Library Websites
Find out what other public libraries around the U.S. provide for readers - booklists, Web links and information about local and regional writers and publishers.

Online Publications
Online versions of print magazines and e-zines that focus on books and reading, including some that highlight specific fiction genres.

Series & Sequels
Here's help for those who love to read books in series. Which is first in the series? What title comes next? Which titles feature which character?