Here's the beginning of a list with some of my favorite new book sites to try. "Try" is the definitive word. One of the most pleasant aspects of growing older is giving yourself permission to put a book down if you don't like it. You can also give yourself permission to read something fluffy and light.
Publishers Weekly -- http://www.publishersweekly.com/ Probably one of the most varied sites with a weekly list of new books, best books of the year, bestsellers, reviews & news. You can sign up for a weekly newsletter so you never forget to check.
The Millions -- http://www.themillions.com/ Another good site for books plus links to other interesting sites.
I think I found The Vault blog -- http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_vault.html -- on this site. The Vault shows scans of old, interesting items along with an explanation. For instance, on July 11, the blog author showed a picture from the National Archives of a flying saucer. In the '50's the Air Force had contracted with a Canadian firm to make a flying saucer.
idreambooks -- http://idreambooks.com/ All kinds of books reviewed by both critics and readers.
Book Release Calendar -- http://www.fictfact.com/BookReleaseCalendar.aspx -- This site lists the number of books released by day. If you click on the number, you'll see a list. Not much information but, if you like to track a certain author or series, you can do that.
Book Page -- http://bookpage.com/ -- You may have Book Page at your local library. The website gives a lot of good ideas for books to read just like the print edition.
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