How’s this for a motto: “The best five books on everything.” That’s the idea behind Five Books, a website that’s all about doling out book recommendations, with a fun twist.
Tag Archives | literary
The Paris Review launches blog
The Paris Review, one of the leading literary magazines in the world, has launched a brand new blog, thanks to the efforts of editor Lorin Stein.
Twitter and 2.0 among top 10 words for 2009
What was the top word for 2009? Twitter.
The Moth
The Moth provides storytelling opportunities open to anyone who has a story to tell, holding shows in both New York City and in cities around the United States.
The New York Center for Independent Publishing
The epicenter of a vibrant literary community, the center provides blossoming writers and independent publishing houses with a host of useful resources, events and workshops.
Goodreads
An extensive social database for book lovers, Goodreads allows users to discuss new book finds and discover recommendations through a network of fellow bookworms.
Salon
A literary website with everything from reviews to politics, from breaking news to the latest gossip.
Alibris
An independent bookseller with used and autographed books, from cheap reads to rare first editions.
Barnes & Noble
The brick-and-mortar bookstore reinvents itself for the web, with bestsellers, podcasts, DVDs, and more.
AbeBooks
Imagine an uber-bookstore with just about every title on the planet, including out-of-print books, and you’ve got AbeBooks.