READER'S CORNER
Welcome to the Reader's Corner! Reading opens whole new worlds. Here in the Reader's Corner you will find links to explore those worlds.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
The Library currently moderates one book discussion group in conjunction with the Council on Aging.
The Dover Town Library and the Council on Aging's PageTurners Book Discussion Group meets the second Thursday of the month to discuss selected fiction and nonfiction titles in the Fireside Room of Town Hall. Share your recommendations for great reading! New members are always welcome.
Bookletters
The Library is pleased to offer a wonderful service for its community of readers..Bookletters. This free service allows you to sign up for regular email newsletters in a variety of categories. From mysteries to Books on Air to New Fiction, there is something to appeal to every reader. Signing up is fast and easy ~ Click here to select the newsletters that match your reading interest.
Every week we'll give you recommendations for great reading from the Library staff and users - click here for this week's list of favorites!
Bookletters has many additional features that readers will love...extensive book reviews, Bestseller and Awards lists and a comprehensive Author Directory with lists of each author's work. All of these features include direct links into the Library's catalog for quick and easy requesting. Be sure to check them out:
Want to start your own BOOK GROUP?
Book Groups are another great way to enjoy books and establish
friendships. Here are some books to help you start or nurture a Book Group.
The Reading Group Handbook: everything you need to know about how to start your book club by Rachel W. Jacobsohn (374.22 Jac)
Good Books Lately: the one-stop resource for book groups and other greedy
readers by Ellen Moore and Kira Stevens (374.22 MOO)
The Book Group Book: a thoughtful guide to forming
and enjoying a stimulating book discussion group by Ellen Slezak (374.22 BOOK)
Book Lust : recommended reading for every mood, moment, and reason by
Nancy Pearl. (011.73 Pea)
More Book Lust : recommended reading for every mood, moment, and reason by
Nancy Pearl. (011.73 Pea)
So many books, so little time: a year of passionate reading by Sara
Nelson. (028.9 Nel)
Read it and eat : a month-by-month guide to scintillating book club
selections and mouthwatering menus by Sarah Gardner. (028.9 Gar)
NEED A GOOD BOOK?
Try NoveList! Besides locating fiction to read, you can learn more about the books and their authors through NoveList's
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Author Read-alikes
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Feature Articles
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Book Discussion Guides
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BookTalks
You'll be glad you tried it!