Internet Resources - Books & Reading

Databases

• Books and Authors
  Search by author, title, series, awards and other criteria. An "if you like" search connects readers to themes and genres. Also includes author information, themes and origins, ideal for reading groups and book clubs.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature
• Children's Literature Comprehensive Database
  Use this database to find a good book to read and to find lists of award winning titles. See also the Children's Literature homepage for monthly features and author/illustrator interviews.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Children's Literature
• Literature Resources (Gale)
  Literature criticism, biographies, work and topic overviews, reviews, and full text of many literary works--all searchable at the same time and returned in lists organized according to the type of research needs they serve.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature, Poetry
• Novelist
  Assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. Find the order of titles written in a series.
  Browse related subjects: Authors
• Novelist K-8
  Assists readers of children's fiction in finding new authors and titles. Find the order of titles written in a series.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Children's Literature

Recommended Websites

• Book Muse
  Book Muse offers book group members and avid readers of all ages materials, support, and guidance for the reading and discussion of books in this comprehensive web site. The site offers in-depth notes, book discussion questions, author biographies, book group tips, book group leader's tips, suggestions for further reading, and author interviews.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Children's Literature, Literary Criticism, Literature
• Reader's Circle
  Reader's Circle is a book club networking site serving the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand with listings for local groups, author events, and phone chats. Searching the directory of listings for book clubs and reader's circles is free but requires registration. This resource also offers 189 authors who are available for over-the-phone visits with groups that have selected their book.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Directories, Literature
• Reading Group Choices
  Reading Group Choices selects books and suggests discussion topics for reading groups.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature
• Short Story America
  A free home for readers and writers of short stories--a new short story is published every Friday. The mission of the site is "to bring the short story back into the mainstream of American culture, to bring the short story author back to prominence in American literature, and to enhance American students' awareness and education in the art and value of the short story."
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature

Local Links

• Reader's Link
  Uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more. Compiled by SCPL librarians.
  Browse related subjects: Authors, Literary Criticism, Literature