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Ask Chris

Essex Libraries, Ask Chris is a mixture of the knowledge and enthusiasm of staff, and recommendations of readers and reading groups across Essex. Adults and childrens versions are available.

Book Crossing

Register with the site and down load some of their bookmarks or labels. Attach the label and designated number on any books you feel like passing on, then leave the book on a bus or in a café or wherever. Register what you’ve done on the website and wait for someone to pick it up. Also offers recommendations and comments as well as charts of most popular books by registration.

Book Reporter

US Site offers reviews, features, author recommendations and weekly e-newsletter. Part of the Book Report Network.

Graphic novels for public libraries

A list of recommended graphic novels maintained by a librarian/ graphic novel enthusiast from Greene County Public Library in Xenia, Ohio.

Guardian Books

Reviews of new books from the Guardian, information on authors and events.

South Ayrshire Book Lovers Room

An online guide to help get the most out of books maintained by South Ayrshire Libraries. The pages contain book reviews and an online book group.

Whichbook.net

An intuitive way for readers to find books to match their mood, developed by Openlibraries Ltd , a partnership between Opening the Book and the Society of Chief Librarians in England and Wales.

Wordofmouth.org

Provides an online reader-to-reader resource. Readers make recommendations within specific categories. Offers a reader profile matching service, to discover books reviewed by like minded people.