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Books in General

  The Online Books Page - http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/
Features over 10,000 online books free to the public.
  Literary Resources on the Net - http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Lit/ 
Extensive academic directory of Internet literary resources, maintained by Jack Lynch of Rutgers University.
  SHARP - http://www.sharpweb.org/ 
The Society for the History of Authorship, Reading, and Publishing, featuring a wide variety of resources for those interested in the history of print culture in any place or period.
  About: Contemporary Literature - http://contemporarylit.about.com/ 
Links to book reviews, interviews, and literary essays.
  Links to Literature - http://www.linkstoliterature.com 
World literature directory that contains 9,000+ annotated and organized links to literature resources.
  Wisdom World Literature - http://thinkers.net/ 
Provides a literary search engine and directory of over 500 categories.
  Literature Classics - http://www.LiteratureClassics.com 
Literature database that includes essays and links, as well as forums, a chat, and creative writing submissions.
  Inlibris - http://www.inlibris.com 
Large directory for literature sites and resources, including books, writers, workshops, and hypertexts, provided by literary publisher Badosa. Also in Spanish and Catalan.
  Readers Read Online Book Resources - http://www.readersread.com/booklinks/ 
Categorized directory.
  Dustbooks - http://www.dustbooks.com/
A collection of directories of small publishers, magazine editors and publishers, plus the Small Press Review. Offers listing forms, advertising rates and order desk.
  Esmeralda.com - http://esmeralda.com 
Directory of free books online.
  LitLinks - http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/~mactavis/litlinks/ 
University of Alberta's guide to the best literary sites online.
  Digital Book Index - http://digitalbookindex.org 
Provides links to more than 100,000 title records from more than 1800 commercial and non-commercial publishers, universities, and various private sites. About 61,000 of these books, texts, and documents are available free.

Online Bookstores and Brick and Mortar Bookstores

  Amazon - http://amazon.com
The mighty Amazon web site.
Barnes and Noble - http://www.barnesandnoble.com 
The official Barnes and Noble web site.
BookSense.com - http://www.booksense.com/ 
Group of 1100+ independent bookstores. Store locator, book search, gift certificates, association bestsellers, organization's history and staff.
   Booksamillion.com - http://www.booksamillion.com/ 
Selling a wide range of new books.
   Boydell and Brewer - http://www.boydell.co.uk/ 
Subjects include arthurian, philosophy, archaeology, and military.
  The Book Cellar - http://www.thebookcellar.com 
Retailer of new and used books.
  Book Clearing House - http://www.bookch.com/ 
Books on many subjects; specializing in self help, health and personal growth.
  Builders Book Source - http://www.buildersbooksite.com/ 
Browsable, searchable store.
  Blackwell's Online Bookshop - http://www.blackwell.co.uk/bobuk/scripts/welcome.jsp 
Including most book categories. Site includes catalogues, recommendations and special offers.
  Banyen Books and Sound - http://www.banyen.com 
Books, tapes, CDs, videos, on many health, spiritual and educational topics.
  Buy Books on the Web.com - http://www.buybooksontheweb.com 
Range of books including a 'book of the month'
  The Book People - http://www.thebookpeople.co.uk
Range of popular and best-selling titles. Based in the UK.
  BookHampton - http://www.bookhampton.com/
Independent book store with searchable or browsable categories.
  Between The Covers - http://www.between-the-covers.com/
Specialties include Colorado and Southwest Regional coffee table books.
  Blushing Rose Publishing - http://www.blushingrose.com/
Angel, children and flower books, plus themed photo albums.
Bookland - http://www.bookland.co.uk
15 branches located in the North West of England and North Wales. Ordnance Survey and Stationery Office agents.
BookCloseOuts.com - http://www.bookcloseouts.com/bc/home.asp
A large collection of books, many at significant discounts.
BooksArabia.com - http://www.booksarabia.com/
Online book store, specialising in Arabic books, books on the Middle East.
Boomerang Books - http://www.boomerangbooks.net/
General bookstore specialising in Australian books and literature.
Biddle Publishing Company and Audenreed Press - http://www.biddle-audenreed.com/index.html
Titles include fiction, health, history, social issues, children's books, poetry, Native American issues, resource guides, New England, and jazz.
The Bent Cover - http://www.bentcover.com/
Bookstore, with reviews and news of forthcoming books.
Bellerophon Books - http://www.bellerophonbooks.com/
Wide range of fun, educational books on diverse subjects, such as art, history, and literature.
Brain Butter - http://www.brainbutter.com/
An extensive selection of books and software, in professional, technical, economic and management subjects.
Bookshop of the Air - http://www.gmp.co.uk/awc/bookshopoftheair/
Bookshelves for self-published authors
Book Net USA - http://www.booknetusa.com/
Variety of self help and 'how to' titles in categories.
Books, Bytes and Beyond.com - http://booksbytesandbeyond.com
Offering a wide variety of books, organized by subject.
Books And Stuff 4 U - http://www.booksnstuff4u.com/
Providing personalized books for children, cookbooks, seasonal and fun flags, mail box covers and gift shopping.
Barretts of St Neots Bookseller - http://www.barrettsofstneots.co.uk
Search and order books and music, browse through a wide selection of books. Opens new browser windows.
Books for Life - http://www.books-for-life.co.uk/
Books on counselling, complementary therapies, personal growth, and spiritual teaching; based in the United Kingdom.
Beaver Publications - http://www.beaverpublications.com/
Books on poetry, family relationships, autobiography, alcoholism and fantasy.
Books - For Sale - http://www.books-forsale.com
Carries a range of books, book sets, and book gift sets for sale.
Books Nook - http://ebiztrust.com/jbiz/bsnook.jsp
General bookstore based in India.

 

 

San Francisco Chronicle Book Review - http://www.sfgate.com/eguide/books/
Reviews, best seller lists, and literary events.
  Guardian Unlimited Books - http://books.guardian.co.uk/
Extensive site includes news and reviews, critics, authors, first chapters, Top 10s, bestsellers, talk board and games. Offers special sections by genre and full archives.
  Independent.co.uk: Books - http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/books/
Features news, book reviews, features and author interviews from the British newspaper.
  The New York Review of Books - http://www.nybooks.com/
The online version of the biweekly book review and journal of intellectual currents.
  New York Times Books - http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/index.html
Reviews, features, author interviews and book excerpts from the national daily and the Sunday book review. Registration required.
  Atlantic Unbound: Books - http://www.theatlantic.com/books/
Book reviews, features and author interviews from the Atlantic Monthly.
  London Review of Books - http://www.lrb.co.uk/
Literary review publishing essay-length book reviews and topical articles on politics, literature, history, philosophy, science and the arts by leading writers and thinkers.
  Salon Books - http://www.salon.com/books/index.html
The literary section of Salon features book reviews, interviews, columnists and publishing news.
  Library Journal - http://www.libraryjournal.com/
Breaking news, features, pre-publication reviews and publishing announcements from a journal for professional librarians. USA.
  BBC Arts: Books - http://www.bbc.co.uk/arts/books/
Offers profiles of authors, literary news, book reviews and genre sections. Radio and TV programme information, message board and events calendar.
  Arts and Letters Daily - http://www.aldaily.com/
News and reviews from the world of letters. Includes current issue and archives. Published by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
  Oregonian: Books - http://www.oregonlive.com/books/
Reviews, features, author profiles and an online book club from the Portland (OR) daily.
  Boston Globe: Books - http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/books/
The book review section of the Boston daily.
  Newsday.com: Books - http://www.newsday.com/features/booksmags/
Reviews and features of new fiction and non-fiction from the Long Island daily newspaper. USA.
  Washington Post Book World - http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/print/sunday/bookworld/
The Sunday book review of the national daily newspaper features criticism, columns and an online book club.
  Village Voice Literary Supplement - http://www.villagevoice.com/vls/
Quarterly book review supplement includes current reviews, best sellers, corner books and back issues.
  Book: The Magazine for the Reading Life - http://www.bookmagazine.com/
With selected articles available for reading online, and subscription information for the printed version of the magazine.
  Los Angeles Times Book Review - http://www.calendarlive.com/books/
Reviews, features and event listings from the West Coast daily newspaper.
  Boston Review's New Fiction Forum - http://bostonreview.mit.edu/nff.html
Indexed site featuring evaluative reviews and essays that explore the complete works of individual writers and emerging trends in fiction.
  Book Page - http://www.bookpage.com/
A review of newly-released books published for free in-store distribution.
  The Internet Writing Journal - http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/
Monthly online magazine with book reviews in several genres, author interviews, and articles on writing.
  January Magazine - http://www.januarymagazine.com/index.html
Reviews of sci-fi, mystery, mainstream novels, cookbooks, children's books, and non-fiction.
  R.A.L.P.H.: The Review of Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and the Humanities - http://www.ralphmag.org/
The online reincarnation of the storied Fessenden Review
  Christian Science Monitor: Books - http://www.csmonitor.com/books/index.html
An extensive array of book reviews and features from the national newspaper.
  Rain Taxi - http://www.raintaxi.com/
Quarterly publication which reviews literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The print and online version have different content. Current issue, archives, submission guidelines, and subscription services.
  Booklist - http://www.ala.org/ala/booklist/booklist.htm
Magazine includes pre-publication reviews of adult, children's and reference books plus author interviews, essays, columns and other features from the American Library Association (ALA). Full index.
  The Art Newspaper: Books - http://www.theartnewspaper.com/booksmedia/book.asp
Reviews of art books and critical theory titles from The Art Newspaper.
  Kirkus Reviews - http://www.kirkusreviews.com/
About 500 pre-publication book reviews are posted monthly, covering fiction, non-fiction and children's books. Online archives date back to 1933. Subscribers only. USA.
  The Boston Book Review - http://www.bookwire.com/bookwire/bbr/bbr-home.html
Original fiction, poetry and essays plus book reviews organized by subject.
  Australian Book Review - http://home.vicnet.net.au/~abr/
Selected articles from present and past issues.
  InnerSelf Magazine: Book Reviews - http://www.innerself.com/book_reviews/
Mostly books of a spiritual nature, both fiction and nonfiction. Self-help, health, politics, and relationships also included.
  Xerography Debt - http://www.leekinginc.com/xeroxdebt/index.htm
A zine which reviews zines. Archives, mailable order form, and general and contact information.
  The Reader - http://www.thereader.co.uk
Literary magazine publishing poetry, short fiction and articles about literature and reading.
  Hollins University: Coed Graduate Programs: The Hollins Critic - http://www.hollins.edu/grad/eng_writing/critic/critic.htm
Journal published five times a year presenting surveys of the entire body of the works of contemporary writers and brief reviews of books and poetry.
  Globe and Mail: Book News - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/books
Presents book reviews and columnist along with best-seller lists and Book Briefs emailed newsletter. Canada.
  The Providence Journal: Books - http://www.projo.com/books/
Rhode Island newspaper offers news and features plus excerpts from audio books and directories for electronic books, Rhode Island library sites and First Chapters. USA.
  Biblio: A Review Of Books - http://www.biblio-india.com/
Current and past articles, contents of next issue. Owned and published by the Biblio Charitable Trust, a non-profit organization which attempts to upgrade the social and cultural environment of India and South Asia by raising the awareness of literature, arts and ideas, and by creating an intellectual forum for discussion beyond partisan and national boundaries.
  American Book Review - http://www.litline.org/ABR/
A review of books from small, independent and academic presses. Back issues are presented in downloadable Adobe format.
  Tapestry - http://www.wowwomen.com/tapestry/
The literary section of Women Online Worldwide (WOW) features reviews, fiction and poetry.
  Chicago Tribune Book Reviews - http://chicagotribune.com/features/books/
The daily and Sunday book reviews from the Chicago daily.
  Baltimore Sun: Books - http://www.sunspot.net/features/booksmags/
Book reviews and literary event listings from Baltimore's largest daily newspaper.
  Alternative Culture Magazine - http://www.alternativeculture.com/books/
This site reviews Native American, outdoors and literary titles and reading recommendations with links to online booksellers.
  Philadelphia Inquirer: Books - http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/entertainment/books
Newspaper offers reviews and features. USA.
  Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Books - http://www.post-intelligencer.com/books/
Book reviews and literary features from the daily newspaper. USA.
Review of Contemporary Fiction - http://www.dalkeyarchive.com/review.html
The literary journal of the avant-garde Dalkey Archive Press. Paid subscription required.
Context - http://www.centerforbookculture.org/context
Readings and commentary about modern and contemporary literature and cultural issues. From the quarterly publication by the Center for Book Culture and Dalkey Archive. USA.
Complete Review Quarterly - http://www.complete-review.com/quarterly
A literary saloon and site of review
Bloomsbury.com: Magazine - http://www.bloomsburymagazine.com/ezine
News and reviews from the publishing house. Includes extract and first chapters from their books, news, quizzes and author events.
Choice Magazine - http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/choice/
Reviews of scholarly books for academic libraries from the American Library Association.
Telegraph.co.uk: Books - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/books
Reviews, news and features from the Sunday Telegraph in London. Includes a searchable archive.
  Scotsman: Books - http://www.arts.scotsman.com/cfm/books/headlines.cfm
The literary pages of the Scotland daily; features reviews and author profiles. UK.

Science Fiction Books

  SCIFI.com - http://www.scifi.com/
Site of the Cable TV Science Fiction Channel. Features a weekly magazine, daily news, web directory, book reviews and bulletin board system.
  Science Fiction & Fantasy World - http://www.sffworld.com/
Authors, SF news, reviews and a free e-zine.
  Best SF - http://www.bestsf.net/
Short story summaries, reviews, and a collection of links to texts available online.
  Science Fiction Crowsnest - http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/
British SF and fantasy web portal. Features an internet search engine, daily news, fiction, reviews, star interviews, comic strips and games.
  SF and Fantasy Book List - http://www.sfbooklist.co.uk/
Bibliography of science-fiction and fantasy authors and their books. Database also contains links to official and fan sites of various authors where they exist.
  Quantum Barbarian - http://www.quantumbarbarian.com/
Looks at the lighter side of fantasy and science fiction.
  Course Materials for the Study of Science Fiction - http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~brians/science_fiction/Science_Fiction_Guides.html
A study guide from a class taught at Washington State university, this site contains information about many SF classics, including hyperlinks to related sites.
  Dr Tomorrow - http://www.drtomorrow.com/
Official site of the futurist Frank Ogden.
  Allexperts Science Fiction Q&A - http://www.allexperts.com/getExpert.asp?Category=2157
Volunteer experts answer questions about various SF novels.
  Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Book Database - http://books.ratatosk.org/
SF, fantasy and horror books. Includes brief biographical information on authors and links to web resources.
  Warpcore SF - http://www.warpcoresf.co.uk/
SFF short stories, news and reviews.
  FutureFiction.com - http://www.futurefiction.com
Reviews of authors and books in the science fiction and fantasy genres.
  SFBookcase.com - http://www.sfbookcase.com/
Information about new SFF novels and a reference for old novels. Users can recommend authors and rate books.
  Science Fiction Review Site - http://www.science-fiction-review.com/
Sci-fi and fantasy book reviews, top ten lists, and short stories.
  SF Site: Fiction Home - http://www.sfsite.com/fiction/fichome.htm
Reviews and news of short fiction magazines and anthologies.
  Alternate Headlines - http://home.hiwaay.net/~billfl/altlines.html
A humorous look at possible newspaper headlines in worlds that might have happened.
  Rocketship Video - http://www.rocketshipvideo.com/
Dedicated to the fantastic fiction of a bygone age.
  Science Fiction and Fantasy Books - http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Lakes/5775/ScienceFictionBooks.html
Links to science fiction and fantasy authors and their books.
  232.8°C - http://hem.passagen.se/gumby/sf/eng/
Articles about SFF, plus the genres' history and biographies of influential authors.
  The Wyvern's Library - http://elfwood.lysator.liu.se/library/entrance.html
Resource for science fiction and fantasy readers, with c. 2000 works by 350 writers.
  MiC Newsletter - http://www.geocities.com/canadian_sf/Newsletters
Monthly newsletter with Canadian SF literature news, award news, media news, a list of upcoming books and guest editorials.