Favorite Authors on Twitter

Mashable.com has a list of the 100 best authors on Twitter.


Here is an excerpt from the introduction on that page:

Twitter is a great way to connect with others who share your interests or offer information you value. There are Twitter users covering virtually every niche out there. Writers and authors are no exception. Below you’ll find a listing of more than 100 authors active on Twitter.

http://mashable.com/2009/05/08/twitter-authors/

Author Videos from 2008 National Book Festival

Author Videos

AllReaders.com

AllReaders.com classifies books based on plot, setting, character, and writing style. This is a great place to find book review and books that are similar to others that you have enjoyed.

Great Book Lists

The Logan Library in Logan, Utah has put together several fantastic lists of recommended books, arranged by topic.

Please check the Library online catalog to see if a title is available at the Monroe Library or contact the Reference Desk for further assistance at 732-521-5000 or mtplref@monroetwplibrary.org

The New York Times Bestseller Lists

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Free Electronic Books

Project Gutenberg
Visit Project Gutenberg to view and/or download books. These are older titles, published before 1923, that are not subject to copyright laws.

John Updike Remembered

Author John Updike passed away on Tuesday, July 27th. Please read this article to read about his life and work.

The Library owns several books by this author. Most are shelved in our fiction section under "Updike." Please see a reference librarian at the reference desk for assistance locating one of these titles.