Book Venue - If The Book Haven had an older sibling, it would be this site. Book discussion, live chat, reviews and great links. A plethora of information and a friendly webmaster to boot.
GayLiterature.com - Book reviews, 100 Best Lesbian and Gay Novels, message boards and more.
Library of Congress - A book geek's version of Disneyland. Actually, I've been to the Magic Kingdom, and the LOC is better. Easy to navigate site, on-line catalog and games for kids.
Literacy Volunteers - Is there anything more rewarding than helping someone learn to read?
Literary Leaps - Heave, Pure Heaven on Earth for readers and writers. Too much to mention here. See for yourself.
Scrivener's Pen - A new literary e-zine that is currently accepting sumissions of original work.
Write Start - This great site has a ton of information on markets and resources for writers.
Book-Buying Directory
BookWeb.org - The web site of the American Booksellers Association. Features a 4,500 store directory.
TW Bookmark - The "Where to Buy" guide of TimeWarner Books. A great list of on-line bookstores .
Newsletters and e-Zines
FictionAddiction.net - Has one newsletter for readers and another one for writers.
TWBookmark - TimeWarner Books has over 2 dozen newsletters for many genres and bestselling authors.
WritersWeekly.com - Weekly e-zine boasts a circulation of 58,000 subscribers.
More Great Sites
The Official Tim Cockey Web Site - Tim Cockey is my favorite author. He's just as cool as his most famous character, Hitchcock Sewell. Check out his site, then check out his books.
Fireworks - Sometimes you just have to celebrate for the heck of it.
The Bleacher Heroes - Nepotism has its privileges. This is my cousin's band. Linking it here helps their web site get Googled regularly. Check them out.
Erin Smith Photography - A very talented photographer available for your special occasions in Southern California.