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Online Resources

Five Books: Five Books ask experts to recommend the five best books in their subject and explain their selection in an interview.

NPR Books: NPR books has author interviews and book reviews across all genres. Staff also recommends their Book Concierge, which is a yearly reading guide that allows filtering by genre and topic.

NYTimes Books: The New York Times offers book reviews, interviews, podcasts and more. Get free online access to The New York Times through ACPL by following this link.

Kirkus Reviews: Kirkus offers online book reviews and recommendations.