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Clearinghouse of Professional Information
Literature and Fiction Resources
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- Bookspot.com by StartSpot Mediaworks, developer and publisher of a family of information sweet spots designed to make finding
the best category-specific information on the World Wide Web a quick, easy and enjoyable experience.
See Reading Lists
- Fantastic Fiction (UK) Bibliographies for over 7000 authors. Use the browse menu on the left to find an
author by surname, or use the search boxes on the right to search for an author or book Information on over 140,000 books. Throughout the site, just click on a
book to see its cover picture, description and publication details.
- Inter-Play (Portland State University, Oregon) An on-line index to plays in collections, anthologies and
periodicals
- The Litblog co-op(Powell's Books) "Unites twenty-one leading literary weblogs for the purpose of
drawing attention to the best of contemporary fiction, authors and presses that are struggling to be noticed in a flooded marketplace. Participating bloggers
will discuss quarterly selections at theLBC website, as well as on
their own blogs, with each member bringing their own unique perspective and ideas to coverage of the book."
- Subject Index to Literature on Electronic Sources of Information
(Univ. of Saskatchewan Library) and the accompanying Electronic Sources of Information: A Bibliography
(listing all indexed items) deal with all aspects of electronic publishing and include print
and non-print materials, periodical articles, monographs and individual chapters in collected works. Over 900 titles were identified and indexed in great detail for this project. Thousands of URLs (Uniform Resource Locators) were added to
various entries. Both the Index and the Bibliography are continuously updated.
- Whichbook.net Developed as part of the Society of Chief Librarians' Branching Out project this program is
designed to help readers to choose something different from a range of contemporary fiction. You can search by your mood or by the book's or by the
book's content.
- Yahoo: Literature
- a.k.a. - author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, working names, legalized names, pen names, noms
de plume, maiden names... etc.
- American Authors on the Web
- Authors on the Web; a collection of biographical sketches,
concentrates on the classics and award winners. Last updated in 2002
- Authors Websites (Bookwire)
- Bookwire The site provides links to an array of Bowker products, including
Booksinprint.com and Ulrichsweb.com. We also provide articles on the latest industry news, access to literary journals and reviews, and an expansive
directory of book sites around the world. Users can also search updated bestseller lists, find listings of literary events, and read author interviews.
- Bright Weavings
(Guy Gavriel Kay's website) An example
- Brontë Sisters Online (even the classic authors have their web sites)
- Children's Authors and Illustrators on the Web
(Children's Literature Web Guide. U. of Calgary)
- Literature Map
Looking to find similar authors? Type in the name of your favorite author and
see it create a map of similar writers! "
- Bibliomania free online literature and study guides
- Bibliophile Bookshelf A resource for booksellers and
collectors. Links to online catalogs of booksellers and out of print dealers
- Books and Book Collecting: EVERYTHING you ever wanted to
know about books - includes imprint titles, out of print titles, rare books,
bookstores
For French bookstores on line see
Développement des collections et ressources littéraires.
Librairies virtuelles
- Canadian Authors Association. Writing Resources by Genre
- Canadian Literature Archive
(English Department, University of Manitoba) A repository for information about Canadian writers,
novelists, poets, playwrights, essayists, Canadian literary organizations, magazines, publications, texts and library archives.
. This archive is intended to be a collection of materials for the study of Canadian literature.
- Canadian Literature Homepage
This website contains the full table of contents
of every issue of Canadian Literature, resources,
calls for submissions, subscription and
advertising information and selected reviews and editorials.
- Censorship in Canada:
PEN Canada is an association of writers and supporters formed in 1926 to defend freedom of expression and raise awareness of that
right.
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Alex Catalogue of Electronic Texts. A collection of public domain documents from American and English literature as well as Western
philosophy
COOL.
This links to the home page of COOL's E-book collection, for Ontario Public Libraries On-Line Books Page (University of Pennsylvania) An index of over 20,000 free books on the
Internet. Project Gutenberg Public domain books available in plain text
files. -
Project Gutenberg Canada
Ebooks in the
Canadian public domain. Plain text, HTML. Some French titles.
ESL- English as a Second Language
ESL In Canada
TOEFL Online TOEFL Bulletin and links to sample TOEFL test questions.
TOEIC: Information on the Test of English for International
Communication, including test locations and registration information
First Chapters / Lines
These are sites that allow you to read the first chapters of selected new books.
Sub-topics in this section are: Adventure /
Chick Lit /
Christian Literature /
Graphic Novels / Historical Fiction /
Historical Periods / Horror /
For Men /
Mystery /
Romance / Science Fiction and Fantasy /
Westerns
- BookBrowser: Reading Lists: (by genre)
- Genrefluent A guide to reading genre fiction which offers book reviews, searches by
author's name and genre, and links to related sites. The author also provides links for teen readers. The website includes the reviewer's Reading
Log and an Index to the web-based Book Reviews of her choices.
Genre: Adventure
Genre:
Chick Lit
- Best
Sellers (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association)
- Christian
Books in Canada (House of James) Online source for Christian Books
and Music in Canada and the USA
- Christian SF/Fantasy Recommended Reading: by Christian Fandom, an
interdenominational fellowship of SF fans interested in the courteous and accurate representation of Christian viewpoints within the SF
community. Works recommended here are designated Christian in the C.S. Lewis Mere Christianity sense;
they portray a variety of viewpoints, both Catholic and Protestant
- The Christian Book
Awards (Evangelical
Christian Publishers Association) Presented annually to the finest in
Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Awards honor titles in
six categories: Bibles, Bible Reference & Study, Christian Life, Fiction,
Children & Youth, and Inspiration & Gift.
- The Christian Fiction Site
- FaithfulReader.com Award Winners Christie Awards (fiction) and
Gold Medallion Book Awards (fiction and non-fiction)
- Genres in Christian Fiction (CrossSearch.com)
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Word Guild Canadian Christian Writing Awards.
 The Word Guild is an association of Canadian writers and editors who
are Christian, and who are committed to encouraging one another and fostering standards of excellence in the art, craft, business and
ministry of writing. Our desire is to impact the Canadian identity through the words of Canadian writers and editors with a Christian
worldview
Genre: Gentle Reads
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- The Beguiling
- Comic Book Archive
- Comic Books, Comic Strips, and Graphic Novels (Yale University)
- ComicBookWebsites.com
Reviews
- Comic Books for Young Adults. A Guide for Librarians. (Lockwood
Memorial Library, State University of New York at Buffalo.) "The Web site is designed to introduce librarians (as well as teachers and
parents) to the rich, diverse offerings from today's comics book publishers, and to encourage the acquisition of comic books and
graphic novels in libraries serving young adults."
- Comics Worth Reading. Comic Book reviews and recommendations
- Diamond Bookshelf. The world's largest distributor of
English-language comic books, graphic novels, and comics-related merchandise. Special website for educators and librarians.
Section providing cataloguing information including Dewey numbers and another with
Reviews
- Digital Webbing.com (comics graphic novels) Digital Webbing has become THE source for
finding out about comic book related websites. The service includes an extensive links database, comic book news, interviews,
previews, and a very popular talent search area.
- Graphic Attraction (useful Links for Selection)
- Graphic Novel Starter Kit
(Amazon.com)
- Graphic Novels
(ALA) Comic books and graphic novels: Digital resources for an evolving form of art and literature.
- Graphic Novels (Brodart) "There is a wide range of graphic novels
information on the web. Most of it is directed at fans and customers. You can have a lot of fun simply surfing around, enjoying
the artwork. Here, however, we've gathered a few significant professional resources for librarians. These sites offer guidance,
reviews and community for those working with students and patrons in this format."
- Graphic Novels and Comic Trade Paperbacks - An Annotated List. By a
young adult services librarian with the San Jose Public Library System, in San Jose, California. Includes age level recommendations.
- The Librarian's Guide to Animé and Manga
- Links to comics and graphic novel sites, compiled for librarians by
Steve Raiteri, a librarian at the Greene County Public Library in Xenia, Ohio.
- no flying no tights. A website reviewing graphic novels for teens. Bimonthly
reviews of graphic novels for teens and those who work with teens. Includes index by creator and artist, core lists.
Genre: Historical Periods
Genre: Books for Men
Genre: Mystery
/ Thrillers
- Cozies: a selective list "Elements of a cozy: a minimum of violence, sex, and social relevance;
the solution is arrived at by ratiocination or intuition rather than forensics and police procedure (or beating a confession out of someone); the
murderer is indeed exposed and order restored at the end; the hero/ine is honourable and the other characters (often including the murderer) are well
mannered and well-bred (except, of course, the servants); the setting is a closed community of some sort, such as a village, university, stately home.
Desirable, but not essential: a writing style graced by wit and literary allusion."
- Crime Writers of Canada
Includes links to author sites. 2003 Arthur Ellis Awards Shortlists
- The Mysterious Home Page: A Guide to Mysteries and Crime Fiction on Internet. The best place to start
exploring this genre.
- Thriller Books (Barnes & Noble) by category (i.e.
Christian, nail biters, espionage)
- Murder in the Stacks -
(.pdf) notes from a SOLS workshop presented in Fall 2005
Genre: Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Christian SF/Fantasy Recommended Reading: by Christian Fandom, an interdenominational
fellowship of SF fans interested in the courteous and accurate representation of Christian viewpoints within the SF community
- Feminist Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Utopia
- Golden Duck Awards for excellence in children's science fiction literature
Special awards, picture books, middle grades. Scroll down the page
- The Locus Index to Science Fiction
(1984-1998) by Charles N. Brown
& William G. Content last updated to 2004
- Out of This World: Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy (Library and Archives
Canada)
this is the electronic version of the exhibition which originally opened May 13,
1995 at the National Library of Canada in Ottawa. Excellent collection of web sites and information.
- "Science Fiction & Fantasy:
Explore the genre that expands the mind". Author Julie Czerneda's material for 2006 SOLS workshops
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Sci-Fi/Fantasy for Children Bibliography
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Science Fiction
and and Fantasy Research Database An online
index to historical and critical items about science fiction, fantasy and
horror
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Favorite Teenage ANGST Books By categories: sex and love,
fitting in, mixed up families etc, not a big list but reviewed
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Books in a Series for children (Monroe County Library) List of their holdings only but a good place to start.
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If You Liked Lord of the Rings (NZ Christchurch City Libraries)
- The 'Juvenile Series and Sequels' database (Midcontinent Public Library,
Montana) Currently contains over 15,000 books in series titles that are classified into three audiences: YA - for high
school-aged readers; Juvenile - for grade school through junior high-aged readers; Juvenile Easy - for young readers just
beginning to read.
- What's Next? a searchable database of novels in
series, developed by Kent District Library, MI
- YA Books in Series and Sequels (Bettendorf
Public Library. IA)
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