DATABASES — LITERATURE

California Fiction Index (LAPL)

LAPL’s own index to fiction for adults which takes place in California. Can be searched by author, title, locale, decade in which the story takes place, subject keywords, and names of major characters.

Series and Sequels (LAPL)

LAPL’s listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series or are sequels to earlier novels. Includes multi-author series like "Star Trek" as well as modern sequels to classics such as Sherlock Holmes and Jane Austen’s novels. A card backfile is gradually being added to the online database.

WEB LINKS — LITERATURE - - - BOOKLISTS AND BOOK REVIEWS

BookBrowser

This "guide for avid readers" includes some reading lists. Most are relatively brief and often specialized, such as "Mars in Fiction". Emphasis is on genre fiction, particularly mysteries.

The Booklist Center

Billed as "The Web’s Largest Selection of Booklists"—currently 346 lists divided into 82 subject categories. Includes both fiction and nonfiction. Many of the lists are award winners or "best of" selections.

ReadingGroupChoices

This website about organizing a reading group includes a "recommendations" section of booklists for such topics as "inspirational", "personal challenges", and "relationships". Includes fiction and nonfiction, mostly from the past ten years.

By Genre

The Mystery Reader

Reviews of new mysteries, arranged by sub-genre (such as police procedurals).

The Romance Reader

Reviews of new romance novels, arranged by sub-genre (such as historical romances).

SF Site

Site for Science Fiction and Fantasy fans.