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Books: Discover, Read, Publish and Buy Literature Online

If the neighborhood bookstore never has what you want and the big chains are too overwhelming to navigate, try finding another source to get your literature fix. Let the Internet be your new books guru: buy, sell or trade new and used books, connect with other readers who share your interests, read reviews and find all kinds of literary news.

Buying, Selling and Swapping Books Online

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Online Book Clubs and Social Networks

The Internet is filled with online book clubs and social networks as well as opportunities for you to meet people from around the world who share your taste in books.

Insights for Online Book Clubs and Social Networks

  • You'll also find forums for discussing books on the sites of bigger book sellers, such as Barnes & Noble.
  • Social networking sites aren't just for readers. They're also a useful tool for new writers looking to share and promote their work.

Top Sites for Online Book Clubs and Social Networks

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Shelfari offers users a personalized profile with a virtual bookshelf to display your collection. Find other users who like the same books, and get recommendations for new reading material based on your tastes.
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LibraryThing provides user profiles and virtual bookshelves, and boasts more than 13 million books currently listed. The site focuses on cataloging by merging Library of Congress and Dewey decimal systems with user tagging.
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Book-Clubs-Resource.com is a directory of Internet book clubs including general book discussions, sites specializing in certain kinds of literature and book clubs that offer discounts for purchasing books.
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Dear Reader is a free service that e-mails sample chapters from books in the book clubs you choose. If you like the book and want to keep reading, you're encouraged to get the book from your public library.
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Book News and Reviews

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