Week Three - Recommending Books
This week we looked at how to find books to recommend to others, based on books that have been selected as winners or shortlisted for literary prizes. We also looked at some websites that offer recommendations or information to help you choose a book or author.
Resource One:
The Stella Prize
This is the website for the Stella prize, an annual $50,000 prize given to a work of literature by an Australian woman that was published in that year. The website details the winners and shortlisted titles by year. Just because a book has won or been shortlisted for a prestigious prize doesn't mean it will be any good, or what someone is interested. However, it can be a good way to find a book that may be a current talking point. The Stella Prize shortlist is also useful if you are searching for new work by Australian women in particular.
Resource Two:
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction lists written works chronologically by author. It is very helpful when wanting to find the next book in a series or other titles by an author you are interested in. This is a very useful resource to use in a library setting, for helping patrons find a book they might like and also to use a source of information when purchasing.
Resource Three:
Who Else Writes Like...?
Who Else Writes Like is a website that helps you find authors who have a similar style. It is a service that requires you to pay and log in. Although this is a very useful tool, it is a big drawback that you have to pay for it.
Resource One:
The Stella Prize
This is the website for the Stella prize, an annual $50,000 prize given to a work of literature by an Australian woman that was published in that year. The website details the winners and shortlisted titles by year. Just because a book has won or been shortlisted for a prestigious prize doesn't mean it will be any good, or what someone is interested. However, it can be a good way to find a book that may be a current talking point. The Stella Prize shortlist is also useful if you are searching for new work by Australian women in particular.
Resource Two:
Fantastic Fiction
Fantastic Fiction lists written works chronologically by author. It is very helpful when wanting to find the next book in a series or other titles by an author you are interested in. This is a very useful resource to use in a library setting, for helping patrons find a book they might like and also to use a source of information when purchasing.
Resource Three:
Who Else Writes Like...?
Who Else Writes Like is a website that helps you find authors who have a similar style. It is a service that requires you to pay and log in. Although this is a very useful tool, it is a big drawback that you have to pay for it.
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