Media saturation can make it hard to figure
out the difference between the good and the bad, and that goes for finding
great reads as well. But lucky for modern readers, there are excellent sites
out there to do the work for you—from great review sites to excellent literary
journals online—and help you keep the focus on the good stuff.
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1. Goodreads
If you aren’t yet acquainted with this book
conglomerate, here’s a simple description: it’s the Travelocity for
books. With synopses, reader reviews, recommended suggestions and more, it’s
the ultimate stop for discovering your next favorite read and sharing what you
thought about the last one. I would call it the modern replacement for the
weekly book club—you can connect with friends, share reads, and rate books all
on one fantastic site.
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2. Obooko
Obooko is the resource for the thrifty
reader—with over 2,000 contemporary titles to choose from, it’s the largest
source of free eBooks on the market and essential for tablet readers. Books are
available to download in any format, but use a Virtual Private Network when downloading
over public WiFi areas, and you’re set with a secure connection and an
excellent read. Check out all the genres they have here.
3. The Millions
Offering book, art and culture coverage since
2003, this website is a great place to discover literature essays, new
publications and the latest buzz in the literary world. The New York Times, the
Los Angeles Times, and the Village Voice have given The
Millions multiple thumbs-up, so you know it has got to be good.
4. The Paris Review Daily
Any respected reader needs at least one
literary magazine under her wing, and the Paris Review
should be it. From bloggers, writers, poets, artists and more, this magazine
isn't just about producing the next big thing; it's about getting under the
skin of the artist behind it. With the Paris Review Daily, readers get a daily
offering of the genius that the magazine regularly cultivates, and it only
takes one read to fall in love with their curated choices.
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5. Page-Turner
For the reader open to different mediums in
the literary world, Page-Turner offers an excellent podcast to
supplement its reviews, takedowns and great essays to captivate its audience.
Whether you’re a traditional reader with a
printed-copy-only rule or a techie favorite who loves all the gadgets, these
five choices are destined to open up new passages to your favorite hobby. Happy
reading!
This is a Guest Post by Caroline @ Culture Coverage
Caroline is part bibliophile and part culture
lover, and she lives to combine her two favorite hobbies into one. She’s a
digital nomad and entertainment writer for Culture Coverage. You can follow her
literary favorites and recommendations on Twitter.
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