Situation:
I get asked by friends where they can find interesting books, not just not just something popular from the list of New York Times Bestsellers. They need an ongoing resource to consistently dangle titles in front of them, books which are quality reads with interesting characters and challenging, funny, or transporting plots. They want something out of the ordinary, something they will enjoy reading.
My Solution:
Six years ago I wrote a Special Post - Resources for Finding Great Books, but now need to update the electronic newsletters portion. Below are some free email newsletters chock full of brilliant, quirky, and certainly tempting books that I use to learn about new and old titles. Just give them your email address and sit back to watch your In-box fill up with tempting titles of books soon to be published, currently under the radar, classics from the past, and loads of other book-related articles.
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Free Email Book Newsletters
(Click on any title to read more and sign up)
BookBrowse
This
newsletter from librarians also provides a longer list of titles with
reviews than other book sites, but these books all seem deliciously
enticing due to the quality of synopsis and praise they receive.
The Booklist Corner Shelf
Another
librarian-run newsletter, this one is a bit lower key and a lot of fun
to read, both for the books they select to review and the writing
itself.
The Cottage Bookshop
Probably
the newsletter I most look forward to, this monthly posting covers
books I usually haven't heard of, yet are always intriguing.
Gramercy Books
Have
to put in a plug for my local indie bookstore here in Columbus, Ohio,
Gramercy Books. Always something interesting to suggest in the way of
book titles, gifts, author events, and an overall general good feeling about reading and books.
Shelf Awareness
The top twenty-five books of the week as selected by book dealers, publishers, and librarians. Also includes author interviews, games, and links to reviews for unusual books, book-related articles and events of the week. (Sent twice weekly, but isn't overwhelming).
The Washington Post Bookclub
Lengthy, but not overpowering, list of book recommendations for highly interesting titles, articles, and author interviews. Very well-written in all aspects.
(Click on any title to read more and sign up)
BookBrowse
This
newsletter from librarians also provides a longer list of titles with
reviews than other book sites, but these books all seem deliciously
enticing due to the quality of synopsis and praise they receive.
_______________________________________
The Booklist Corner Shelf
Another
librarian-run newsletter, this one is a bit lower key and a lot of fun
to read, both for the books they select to review and the writing
itself.
_______________________________________
The Cottage Bookshop
Probably
the newsletter I most look forward to, this monthly posting covers
books I usually haven't heard of, yet are always intriguing.
_______________________________________
Gramercy Books
Have
to put in a plug for my local indie bookstore here in Columbus, Ohio,
Gramercy Books. Always something interesting to suggest in the way of
book titles, gifts, author events, and an overall general good feeling about reading and books.
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The Guardian Bookmarks
LitHub Weekly
Great
reviews of newer books, plus lots of general book-related commentary,
articles, links, and discussion. Very good site to stimulate loads of
ideas and thoughts
Libraryreads Newsletter
Top ten books of the week that :library staff across the country love." What could be better?
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Libraryreads Newsletter
Top ten books of the week that :library staff across the country love." What could be better?
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Very extensive, eclectic, and sophisticated newsletter chock full of articles, essays, book recommendations, and other book-related items.
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Penguin Books Newsletter
From the UK is this unique newsletter reviewing books, offering author interviews, and links to fascinating articles of literary and unusual book-themed nature.
RJ Julia Just the Right Book
This
tiny but completely well-stocked bookshop in Connecticut is world
famous for having a great selection of books. Of course, their
newsletter introduces readers to wonderful books and gifts from their
store.
From the UK is this unique newsletter reviewing books, offering author interviews, and links to fascinating articles of literary and unusual book-themed nature.
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RJ Julia Just the Right Book
This
tiny but completely well-stocked bookshop in Connecticut is world
famous for having a great selection of books. Of course, their
newsletter introduces readers to wonderful books and gifts from their
store.
_______________________________________
Shelf Awareness
The top twenty-five books of the week as selected by book dealers, publishers, and librarians. Also includes author interviews, games, and links to reviews for unusual books, book-related articles and events of the week. (Sent twice weekly, but isn't overwhelming).
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A offshoot of Penguin Books, this newsletter offers more obscure books that have proved to be delightful reads for me.
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