Library Thing is one of my go-to's if I want recommendations that are like some other particular author or book. I get a bunch of books to check out from other people right here at MR. If one of my too-many favorite authors mentions someone or a book then I'll go look at it as well.
I skim the lists of award winners and nominations (Edgar, Hugo, Nebula, etcetera). I've liked some of the nominations ahead of the winners.
Amazon is sort of my last resort, poking through other people's recommendation lists. That is very much hit and miss for me.
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