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    BookBrowse.com - Features excerpts, summaries, reviews, and author biographies, including fiction and non-fiction bestsellers.

    INDOlink Book & Media Review - A review of titles by Indian and Indian-expatriate authors as well as works on Indian topics.

    First Impressions - A "reading diary" that contains comments and reviews of mainly older fiction works, with a sprinkling of current and non-fiction books.

    Book News - Short overviews of the latest books about science, technology, and medicine.

    Abbey Reviews - Reviews of spiritual and New-Age titles in fiction, non-fiction.

    The Second Circle - A guide to contemporary literature, singling out contemporary novels of particular merit and featuring reviews, interviews, and a quarterly newsletter.

    ArielBooks - A small, but nice selection of reviews of suspense, classic, and adventure literature.

    Lazy Literate, The - The home page of Steve Berry, a literary columnist for the Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch.

    The Internet Writing Journal - Monthly online magazine with book reviews in several genres, author interviews, and articles on writing.

    Positive Net Home Page: Books, Stories and Essays - The Positive Place on the Internet where upbeat and inspirational books, magazines, stories, and essays are reviewed.

    Erik Lundegaard's Book and Movie Review Page - Personal and professional reviews of books and movies by Seattle Times book critic.

    Blether - Short reviews of recent fiction and non-fiction from a group of dedicated readers. The site also features discussion and an archive.

    Curled Up with a Good Book - Book reviews and recommendations for new and backlist nonfiction and literary, mainstream and genre fiction.

    The Nature Pages - Reviews and news about current nature writing and natural history books.

    John's Book Pages - Capsule reviews and ratings of books by John Regehr.

    The Assayer - A site for user-contributed book reviews, with a special focus on reviewing free books. All the reviews are free information, meaning that they are copyrighted by their authors, but are available for free reading and copying under a licensing agreement.

    e-boswell - An online journal of conversations with and lectures by prominent writers, artists, and thinkers.

    complete review Quarterly - A literary saloon and site of review

    MSRRT Newsletter: Library Alternatives - Reviews of alternative press books, zines, and other DiY media as well as information for library workers

    Complete Review - "A Literary Saloon and Site of Review." Includes brief reviews of a wide variety of books (which are also rated using "A+ through F" grades), with links to other off-site, online reviews of the same given book.

    Chuck's Book Reviews - Long and detailed reviews of genre work; small site, but worth reading.

    The Compulsive Reader - Features reviews of literary fiction, author interviews, profiles, monthly contests, and literary criticism.

    The Brothers Judd - Reviews of books of all genres, including the Modern Library Top 100, National Book Award winners, and current books. A complete directory of recommended authors and their works that have all been read by one or both of the Brothers Judd.

    Metapsychology - Thoughtful and informed book reviews on mental health, psychology, ethics, and philosophy. Updated every month.

    Gumby's Bookreviews Index - A complete index with links to Gumby's bookreviews. All kinds of books much fantasy/sf-books, but also other kinds of books. (Computing and other topics). Also points to other books you might like if you enjoy a certain author.

    Book Recommendations of Real Folks - "People can submit lists of books they've liked. They can also search the database for other people's recommendations."

    Cat's Weekly Book Review - An unusual selection of classics mixed with new releases. Mystery, sci-fi, and British humour . . . . No spoilers," says the author of these regularly update pages devoted to reviewing books.

    Bookideas.com - Reviews in all genres, from science fiction to cookbooks, with interactive "Favorite & Worst books ever published" lists.

    Booklist - Booklist is the American Library Associations review publication, online and in print. A good non-commercial site for reviews, although not the easiest to navigate.

    Jim Trageser's Book Reviews - Trageser's reviews of recent fiction and non-fiction.

    David's Book Reviews - Short reviews of books, mainly on philosophy, linguistics, history, languages, geography, travel, poetry, and art and literary criticism.

    Danny Yee's Book Reviews - Over 600 book reviews on a variety of topics including zoology, physics, philosophy, religion, fiction and politics.

    Boston Book Review - "The smartest writers on the most important books. Features incisive, independent comment from preeminent writers, scholars and intellectuals."

    Illuminations - ". . . a WWW research resource for those interested in the Critical Theory project. Firmly based in Frankfurt School thought, this site maintains a collection of articles, excerpts, and chapters from many contemporary writers of and about Critical Theory."

    Essay on Novel - An essay on fiction, the reader and the publisher, especially the impact of publishing strategies on mass-market fiction.

    RedThunder's Book Reviews - Brief, mostly informal reviews, with occasional links to further resources related to specific books and/or authors.

    Books by Women Authors - Reviews of books by women authors, mostly on philosophy, linguistics, literary criticism, art, and history.

    The Endless' Library - One website author's extensive online book review page, covering a wide range of literature.

    Nabou.com - Book Reviews - Book reviews of selected classic and new titles.

    CountryReader.com - ". . . has reviews for fiction and non-fiction books, links to online bookstores, links to libraries, and other resources for avid readers."

    Bookdragon Review - Monthly e-zine featuring reviews, news and title information for new and upcoming works of genre fiction.

    The Listology - A user-contributed, searchable collection of book lists.

    Pegasus Nest: Recommended SF/F Novels - A collection of brief reviews of science fiction and fantasy works.

    The Gaping Void - Essays and reviews in modern/contemporary European Literature

    Fiatgirl Book Reviews - Over 500 books indexed by author and title, plus free New Reviews newsletter available via e-mail. Annotated links to book sites, including e-zines, e-mail lists, author sites, publisher sites, and fan sites.

    Dave Edelman on the WWW: Contents - Book reviews, author interviews and other works by critic and journalist Dave Edelman.

    Moreover.com - The latest book reviews collected, webmasters can also put customized book review feeds on their site.

    The Cyberspace and Critical Theory - An overview of interrelations between cyberspace i.e., computer technology and networking, and hypertext, and critical theory.

    Books In Depth - Book reviews from newspapers, magazines and internet resources.

    The Harvard Book Review - Harvard University journal features over 30 reviews and original art by Harvard undergraduates. Reviews include poetry, history, fiction and satire.

    Interrogation Reports - Brief reports and reviews on books and movies.

    FutureFiction.com - Author and book reviews in the science fiction and fantasy genres.

    Necessary Prose - Reviews, essays, and writing on the crux of the Bible and Western European Literature.

    Atu XVIII Book Reviews - Eclectic collection of uninhibited genre and literary book reviews.

    The Home of Dorigan5 - Book and PC game reviews. Also includes information about model aircraft, author societies, and World War I.

    culturevulture.net - Reviews of select books.

    Electronic book review - Generally interested in promoting literary innovation on the Internet and reviewing books that address the electronic future of fiction, poetry, criticism, and the visual arts.

    Adam Mazmanian: Online Portfolio - A collection of original to the web and newspaper book reviews of recent fiction and non-fiction by Mazmanian.

    BookSpot.com Newsletter - Monthly newsletter features sites for book reviews, reading lists, bestseller lists, and author and publisher information.

    RebeccasReads.com - Reviews of new and recent titles in fiction, non-fiction and childrens by Rebecca -- a writer and editor -- and her associates.

    Genre Bookshop - A review of new science fiction titles and contemporary fiction from the United Kingdom.

    Alternative Culture Magazine - This site reviews Native American, outdoors and literary titles and reading recommendations with links to online booksellers.

    Kristen Voskuil's Book Review - Fiction and nonfiction reviews by Voskuil.

    A to Z of Book Reviews - Web ring for book reviews from any genre and any author.

    Helge's Notebook of Books and Arcane Trivia - Book reviews of fiction and non-fiction, articles on arcane trivia, and original fiction.

    Dance Sisters - Artmedia site containing only reviews of this title.

    LiteratuReview - A review of new and old titles in fiction, travel, history, politics and other topics.

    Cambridge History of English and American Literature - Online publication of classic eighteen-volume work of English and American literary history and criticism.

    berniE-zine: Book Reviews & More - A monthly online zine featuring fiction and poetry reviews, literary journals, fiction and non-fiction. Also features links to sites of literary interest.

    Dead Trees Review - Brief reviews of small press books, politics, science fiction/fantasy and avant garde by Paul Lappen.

    Cathy Mosier's Book Reviews - Capsule reviews of fiction, sci-fi and fantasy, with links to online booksellers.

    Bill MacDonald's Brutally Honest Book Reviews - Succinct reviews of mystery, suspense and horror fiction.

    the boox review - Book reviews, author interviews and essays.

    Literal Mind - Reviews of new and noteworthy books, including fiction, poetry, essays, and works of literary non-fiction and memoir. Covers both new and old books, as long as theyre interesting and topical.

    Beatrice - Ron Hogan interviews leading authors of contemporary literature.

    Funn at Finn's/Chapter & Verse - A family site with a page devoted to tongue-in-cheek book reviews on a range of (mostly recent) titles.

    Book Lore - A non-commercial UK book review site featuring capsule reviews of popular titles.

    goodreports.net - Book site featuring reviews, news, and interviews from critic Alex Good.

    Book Forager - Search for books by genre or type. Each book has a reader comment, sometimes an extract, and the option to search for similar titles.

    Voice of the Shuttle: Literary Theory - A directory of links to (mostly scholarly) literary criticism and analysis on the internet.

    The Bactra Review - Reviews books in physics, economics, history and other areas. By Cosma Rohilla Shalizi, a grad student studying physics.

    Crowyne's Reading Room - "Home of the Society of Aspiring Writers (SAW), site also includes book reviews, Women in Mythology project, Legenda listing of online articles (regularly updated), a Writer's Toolkit, and occasional commentary and musings."

    Baryon Online - A review magazine of science fiction, fantasy, and horror books and ebooks with fannish notes. Published quarterly.

    Between the Lines - Includes interviews, reviews, and new releases.

    Book-A-Minute - Humorous lampooning of popular books via ultra-condensation.

    MyShelf.Com - Book reviews, interviews with authors, top ten monthly reads, editorials, and monthly contests.

    TheBookHaven.net - Reviews, links and news about books and writing.

    Book-Club - Includes forums for book clubs and reading groups, reviews of contemporary fiction, and events; focuses on New Zealand and Australia.

    Realm Book Reviews - Book review site covering all genres of literature, along with author interviews, recommendations, and bestseller lists.

    Tracy's Book Nook - Contains some short and some in-depth reviews of popular Christian fiction, children's books, and parenting books.

    Book Review Cafe - Offers down-to-earth book reviews, as well as author interviews. Includes an archive, awards, submission guidelines, and a young adult section.

    Hyde Park Review of Books - Quarterly online review of the most promising fiction and serious nonfiction from small, medium, independent and university presses. Reviews, form for letters to the editor, information for publishers and potential reviewers, and notes on current reviewers.

    Bookreporter.com - Dedicated to book lovers and writers. Forums, author interviews, book reviews, reading group guides, and commentary all can be found here. New releases and perennial favorites.

    Bookmunch - Reviews, author interviews, literary rants, and contests.

    Discussing Books - Reviews of fiction and non-fiction books, both classic and contemporary. Also has literary quizzes.

    Timeless Tales Book Reviews - Reviews for the discerning reader. Focuses on all aspects of fiction, with recommendations. Includes a message board.

    BookReviewClub.com - BookReviewClub.com publishes book and e-book reviews online to benefit book enthusiasts and the writing community. They also publish a paid quarterly newsletter featuring self-help books.

    NonfictionReviews.com: Entertainment - Provides reviews of entertainment-related books, especially those involving television.

    Italics - Reviews classified by genre.

    Black Cat - Reviews of books, films, and music available in New Zealand. User contributions are accepted by email.

    Just Book Reviews - Non-commercial online journal of book reviews by academics, as well as author interviews. Reviews and books for review accepted.

    Arts and Letters Daily - News and reviews from the world of letters. Includes current issue and archives. Published by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

    Bookslut - Includes feature stories, author interviews, reviews, columns, and a weblog of book-related content.

    Books 'n ' Chat - Book reviews of all genres by members of the Books 'n' Chat group.

    English Literary Criticism - Project Gutenberg etext of the book by Charles Edwyn Vaughan.

    The Hyperborean Moose - Presents an avid reader's author information, book reviews, recommendations, small essays, and selective bibliographies.

    Herbal Bookworm, The - Full length reviews, lists, and other remarks on herbal medicine books, by Jonathan Treasure, a practicing herbalist.

    Life Changing Books - Reviews and features about books.

    BookAngles - BookAngles is the conservative-values angle on literature for home and family. Their family reviews books to help you judge suitability for your family.

    Powells.com: Review-a-Day - Collection of reviews from well-known sources: The Atlantic Online, Esquire, The New Republic, Salon.com, and Powell's own staff. Daily updates.

    The Great Wall of Books - Book reviews organized by author, title and category. Each review includes both a general summary of the plot or information (with a minimum of spoilers), and a personal review.

    CBC Radio: Cross Country Checkup: Reading Lists - Reading suggestions from talk show host Rex Murphy, various authors, and callers. Compiled twice a year since 1995.

    InnerSelf Magazine: Book Reviews - Mostly books of a spiritual nature, both fiction and nonfiction. Self-help, health, politics, and relationships also included.



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