Glossy promotional campaigns, bestseller lists everywhere, that indefinable buzz that skyrockets a book to the forefront of our collective imagination — we’re inundated with hard sells these days, often for the same few titles. How do you offer readers books beyond the bestsellers? How do you find the ones that will resonate with you and the people in your community?

My first 'Five Faves' column on AuthorsNow! is up; if you have a moment, stop by and share your favourite ways to find new books.