Information For Readers
Wondering what to read next? We can help you! Stop by at the Information Desk on the first floor of the Library. While you are waiting your turn to get a copy of the latest best selling novel, or a book currently popular among reading groups in the area, let us know what you're in a mood to read. Funny, light reading? Award-winning novels? Suspenseful page-turners? Come pick our brains. We'll help you find what you might like.
While you are visiting us on this page, try some of these links that might help you make your choice.
- Saratoga Reads!
- A group in Saratoga Springs committed to "participate in a program designed to create an extensive and shared conversation for all ages and various areas of interest, centering on the community-wide reading of a novel rich enough to sustain invigorating dialogue".
- NextReads
- Newsletters deliver lists of new and recently released fiction and nonfiction books to your email address. Each list also includes brief descriptions of the titles and suggestions for readalikes or similar books, all with readers like you in mind.
- Book Kits for Reading Groups
- We're proud to offer ready-to-go, instant book discussion kits for use in book discussion groups. Thinking of starting one, or getting help with discussions? Check it out and see if we can help!
- Web Sites for Readers
- The weekly New York Times and other best seller lists, book and author news in online magazines, web sites for mystery mavens or sci-fi buffs, books for teens, book discussion guides to help reading groups, poets and poetry online, literary criticism, and more!
- NoveList
- This very useful guide to fiction helps select fiction you may wish to read, based upon search criteria you enter. It also contains reviews of books from several reliable sources and summaries of books as well. A particularly nice feature allows you to link directly to the library's catalog (check the panel on the left side on the screen) after you have selected a book. Librarians at the Information Desk will gladly walk you through this. NoveList contains material for adults, teenagers, as well as children.
- Who Reads What - Celebrity Reads
- Gardiner Public Library's annually compiled lists of celebrity reads. This site also has an extensive celebrity name index. Responses from celebrities are mostly solicited by e-mail.
- The New York State Writers Institute in Albany
- Offers a variety of interesting events and programs at the Albany campus of the State University of New York (SUNY). Events are free and open to the public.Check out their visiting writers series and the film series. This web site also features the Writers Online magazine.
- The New York State Summer Writers Institute in Saratoga Springs
- The Skidmore College campus in Saratoga is the summer home of the New York State Summer Writers Institute. Every summer residents and visitors get a wonderful opportunity to see writers reading from their work and to listen to panel interviews, and talks. Evening programs are free and open to the public. This web site lists the Institute's summer events.
- Calendar of Local Literary Events
- Metroland Newspaper's calendar of local literary events. This calendar covers events in New York's Capital region.
- WAMC Book Show
- Listen to the weekly on air author interviews. Includes schedule of upcoming interviews.
- The Book Bag Shop
- On the first floor of the library is a gem of a store for used books, CDs and other media. Looking for a much-loved or highly recommended book that you'd like to own at a bargain price, or for stocking stuffers during the holidays? Make this your first stop. The Book Bag is run by the Friends of the Library.
- BookCrossing
- One way to describe this web site's mission is, "If you love some books set them free" (our apologies to Sting.) Earn instant good karma by "releasing" a book you own so that others read, enjoy, and share it. A unique way to enjoy and share books.