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Finding new authors to read

10 years ago

Has anyone played with this type of literature map before? I just lost a whole evening, completely absorbed in finding new things to read.

Basically, you enter an author you like, and it creates linkages to other authors who share common themes or writing styles etc.

I like how the names kind of shuffle about too, it's cute.

Here is a link that might be useful: Literature maps on gnook

Comments (5)

mtnrdredux_gw
10 years ago
I like Goodreads, which also does a similar thing. On Goodreads I can see what my friends are reading/have read, as well as fellow book club members.
bestyears
10 years ago
Another Goodreads fan here. But kiki, I'm intrigued, and will definitely take a look. It sounds a bit like Pandora, which has introduced me to many new artists.
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dedtired
10 years ago
I also use Goodreads, but this site is fun. One of my favorite writers is Jhumpa Lahiri. When I typed in her name, up popped the names of other authors I have enjoyed, but also some new suggestions. Thanks for pointing this out.
kiki_thinking
Original Author
10 years ago
Yes, i do goodreads too, and like it.

Dedtired- Funny, the first author i plugged in was vikram seth! Neighbors to jhumpa lahiri!
kiki_thinking
Original Author
10 years ago
And looking through the names, has there ever been a better name than edwidge danticat?

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