Reading Groups

Many book publishers sponsor their own reading groups, and groups are available for fans of certain authors, genres or specific interests. These may be found by searching www.google.com. Here's a list of general-interest sites:

Book Browse (www.bookbrowse.com/), a literary smorgasbord of the best current books. Each reviewed and extensively excerpted. Plus author bios, interviews, reading guides, discussion forums and information and advice for reading groups.

Book Browser (www.bookbrowser.com/), fictionreading lists, over 8,000 book reviews, forthcoming titles, author information, links to other sites for book lovers and much more.

The MSNBC Book Club (www.msnbc.com/news/TODAYBOOKCLUB_Front.asp),
information, excerpts and author interviews about current and previous "Today" show book club selections.

USA TODAY Book Club (www.usatoday.com/life/books/front_a.htm)
News, reviews and excerpts, plus the picks from USA TODAY's own book club.

Oprah's Book Club (www.oprah.com/books/), including selections from Oprah's book club, information on how to start your own reading group, a list of Oprah's favorite books, discussion group, etc.

The Book Spot (www.bookspot.com/) links to other book sites, discussion forums, a list of the 40 most important books, favorite children's books, literary destinations, full-text classics to download and much more.

Reading Group Guides (www.readinggroupguides.com/)
This online community for reading groups features a roundtable, a newsletter, a list of reading guides and links of interest to reading groups.

About.com's Contemporary Lit (contemporarylit.about.com/mbody.htm) links to reading groups and information about hot new fiction, essential books to own, reading lists, discussion forums, literary events and more.

The Book Clique Cafe (www.readinggroupsonline.com/), a home for many reading groups, with discussion forums, chat rooms, etc.