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African American Literature Book Club - A great site for book reviews, writer's resources, and author profiles. AllReaders.com - Search for books by character, setting & plot. Includes many fiction genres. Based on the Book - Compiled by the Mid-Continent Public Library, this site contains over 900 titles that have been made into motion pictures. Book Browser - "BookBrowser is a site dedicated to reading. We offer fiction reading lists, book reviews, forthcoming titles, author information and much more. We made BookBrowser to help avid fiction readers and authors find each other." Book-remarks.com - The website that promotes books written by or about African-Americans. Book Sense - You'll have access to information and news about local authors, store events, and myriad staff recommendations -- and you will also be presented with content that reflects the collective wisdom of booksellers. Christian Fiction - Compiled by the Tulsa City-County Library, this site is a wonderful resource for Christian Fiction readers. Many "genres" in the field are covered, such as historical and short stories. Cliffs Notes - Read Cliffs Notes on-line for free! You can also download them for a fee. Complete Review - A selectively comprehensive site devoted to book reviews and titles that come highly recommended. DearReader.com - Have a few chapters of a book sent to your email. A great way to find new authors and keep up on old favorites. Empty World: Apocalyptic Fiction - A site dedicated to fiction and film depicting the end of the world, apocalypse and nuclear war. Genreflecting - "Provides titles, authors, and character names of Western, Crime, Adventure, Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror novels arranged by well-defined type." Know a Good Book - A collection of diverse resources, all focused on providing you, the voracious reader, with information and insight into the world of literature. Overbooked - Overbooked specializes in literary and genre fiction. You'll find book talks, reader's advisory resources, and starred review lists. Reader's Services Page - A variety of resources for the avid reader from the Rochester Hills (MI) Public Library. ReadingGroupGuides - An online community for reading groups that offers over 1,000 reading group guides. SFF Net - "SFF Net is designed to support fast-moving, intelligent conversation about genre literature of all kinds. It's the place for authors, editors, readers, and publishers to get together to discuss books, stories, the art and craft of popular fiction, and all aspects of the literary life." Webrary - "Wonderful resource for reader's services, including book reviews, recommended web sites, and their well-known fiction mailing list, Fiction L." What's Next - Provided by the Kent District Library, What's Next helps you search adult fiction in series (two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits). Searches can be made by book title, author, or series title. Romance Resources [top] Romance Reader - "We have thousands of book reviews for your romance reading pleasure. We also have features, author interviews and much more." Romance Writers of America - "RWA is a non-profit professional/educational association of 8,200 romance writers and other industry professionals." Romantic Times Magazines - "Your definitive romance guide and one-stop bookshop." Mystery Mysterious Home Page - "A guide to mystery resources on the Internet." Mystery Writers of America - "Mystery Writers of America, Inc., was established in 1945 by a dozen or so like-minded mystery writers for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests and welfare of mystery writers and to increase the esteem and literary recognition given to the genre." Stop, You're Killing Me! - "A wonderful resource for lovers of mystery, thriller, spy and suspense books." Horror Resources [top] Dark Echo - Focuses on books, author links, and reading lists. Horror Writers Association - "The Horror Writers Association (HWA) was formed to bring writers and others with a professional interest in horror together, and to foster a greater appreciation of dark fiction in general." Science Fiction and Fantasy Resources [top] Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America - "SFWA has brought together the most successful and daring writers of speculative fiction throughout the world, and has grown in numbers and influence until it is now widely recognized as one of the most effective non-profit writers' organizations in existence. Over 1200 sf and fantasy writers, artists, editors, and allied professionals are members. Each year we present the prestigious Nebula Awards for the sf or fantasy best short story, novelette, novella, and novel of the year." SFBook.com - Find personal reviews by SF readers and a plethera of author links. Western Resources [top] Western Writers of America - "Western Writers of America, Inc., was founded in 1953 to promote the literature of the American West and bestow Spur Awards for distinguished writing in the western field. The founders were largely authors who wrote traditional western fiction, but the organization swiftly expanded to include historians and other nonfiction authors, young adult and romance writers, and writers interested in regional history." Graphic Novels / Comics Resources [top] What is a "Graphic Novel"? (and, what is a "Comic Book"?) - These basic questions are answered in graphic (or comic panel) format. Links to Comics and Graphic Novel Sites - Although probably not comprehensive, this is a good place to start for all kinds of information and other links within this genre. While targetting librarians, this site is a good one for anyone interested in this area. OnlineComics.net - A directory of online comics, offering categories such as alternative, gamers, furry, manga, atc. Comic Book Resources - This site offers something for everyone, from news to stores to columns, chat, links, and lots of other comic-related resources. A commercial site, but worth a look. Lambiek Comiclopedia - An illustrated compendium of over 6,000 international comic artists with biographies and artwork examples. Friends of Lulu - This site is a national nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote and encourage female readership and participation in the comic book industry. Compiled by Kelly Helder |