Fiction recommendations, reviews, discussion guides, etc., searchable by author, title, setting, character, subject, genre and more. Find topical and genre booklists, best fiction lists, authors who write-alike, etc. (Requires a valid Glendale Public Library card to access this database from outside the library)
Recommended titles, including award winners, bestsellers and librarian favorites. Search by title, author, subject, geography, characters, time period and/or reading level; or get recommendations based on your favorite authors, titles or topics. (Requires a valid Glendale Public Library card to access this database from outside the library)
Book lists compiled from the Fiction_L electronic mailing list, in which readers discuss books of all types. Lists are compiled by author, subject, setting, character, genre, etc. - from Morton Grove (IL) Public Library
If your favorite author just isn't writing fast enough for you , this will help you find other authors who write similar books - from Boone County (KY) Public Library
Lists of the newest titles in the Glendale Public Library collection. Sign up for monthly newsletters to keep informed about the latest titles arriving at the library
Classic Literature
Great Books and Classics Extensive listing of classic works of fiction and nonfiction; can be sorted both alphabetically and chronologically by author or title. Includes links to full-text online editions Penguin Classics Essays and reading guides from the largest publisher of classic literature WannaLearn.com: Classic Literature Annotated listings of the classics of English literature, categorized into Adult, Teen and Children's works
General
Book Bytes Book recommendations, annotated reading lists, and more BookBrowser
Explore the world of books, find favorite authors, learn what everyone is reading, and what titles are forthcoming - from Barnes & Noble FictionDB: The Essential Fiction Reference
Designed for the genre fiction reader; includes genre bibliographies, reviews, links to author websites, series listings, and more Genreflecting
Genre guides, genre bibliographies, and links to online genre resources Morton Grove Public Library’s Webrary List of websites for book lovers Overbooked
Provides timely information about fiction (all genres) and readable nonfiction - including new book reviews, genre fiction and non-fiction reading lists, readers' advisory resources, and more Reader's Advice
Indexes of books by author, genre, and series; prepared by a retired Librarian
Genre - Mystery
The Mysterious Home Page Guide to mystery and crime fiction, with many links to other resources Mystery Book Lovers
Book reviews, author lists and websites, character lists, read-alikes, and more Mystery Ink
Mystery and thriller book reviews, author inteviews, and more The Mystery Reader The very latest news and views of mystery novels Mystery Readers International Website of the world's largest mystery fan/reader organization; this organization awards the annual Macavity Awards Poisoned Pen Bookstore Website of one of the three largest mystery bookstores in North America; more than just a bookstore, this site is full of book reviews, recommendations, and other topics related to mystery fiction Stop, You’re Killing Me!
Complete, chronological bibliographies for hundreds of authors; also includes character listings, read-alikes, award winners, and more
Fantastic Fiction
Bibliographies of over 10,000 authors, including author biographies, books in series, and awards lists Horror Writers Association Official website for this organization; includes book reviews, reading lists, and links to other horror websites The Locus Index to Science Fiction Very comprehensive bibliography (most with brief annotations) of English language science fiction books and short stories - browsable by author, title, series, and year The Locus Index to Science Fiction Awards Excellent list of all major, minor, fan-selected, professional, and international awards in the genre. Also provides detailed descriptions of the history of each award, when and by whom they are awarded, and who is eligible Locus Online The award-winning magazine for “News, Reviews, Resources, and Perspectives of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror” The Recommended Fantasy Author List Fantasy books and series, listed by author, with commentary, and some additional links to author pages Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America Official website for this organization; includes industry news, book reviews, and reading lists SFF Net
Online community of authors, publishers, editors, and readers taking part in discussions, email, and chat regarding this genre The SF Hub The University of Liverpool Library’s “subject portal for science fiction scholars" SF-Lovers Committed to providing information of interest to fans of the science fiction, fantasy, horror and related genres since 1979 The SF Site: The Home Page for Science Fiction and Fantasy
Book reviews, opinion pieces, author interviews, fiction excerpts, author and publisher reading lists and a variety of other features; includes Science Fiction conventions, TV shows, movies, magazines, etc.
Library Staff Picks Recommendations from the Glendale Public Library librarians Oprah's Books Book list and information about the new Oprah's Book Club. Also includes lists of selections from the old Oprah's Book Club and the Kids' Reading List
