Welcome
Reading Resources: a random selection of items I find useful as a reader. I read most anything, from nonfiction history, politics, or science, to fiction. A good mystery, fantasy, or science fiction novel is a joy. Read on for some materials any reader might like.
Random Reader Resources
Goodreads
Goodreads lets me keep track of what I have read or, more importantly, what I want to read. It gives me a place for a quick look to see what I might be missing.
WordHippo
Need to figure out what that word or phrase meant? Wordhippo is a fast way to do so. They even give you a pronunciation suggestion!
Library of Congress
Ah, the world available on the Library of Congress page! Blogs and collections on an enormous variety of topics. Maps. Concerts. Archives. Online exhibits. Virtual Tours. Games. Digital collections. Oh, and books too.
Best Books
I don't even know what a 'best book' could possibly be, as my reading choices differ with the season and the wind. However, I do love a good list of possibilities. Here are some:
The 100 best books of the 21st century
The 40 best books to read during lockdown
25 books to read before you die
The greatest books of all time
NPR's best science fiction and fantasy from last decade
2020 Bests:
O The Oprah Magazine
Yes, yes, she has her own book club. But her website also collects many others. Lots of fascinating lists can be found on the O Book page.