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Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
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Agatha Awards more info »The Agatha Awards honor the traditional mystery - books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie. Awards are presented yearly for Best Novel, Best First Mystery, Best Short Story, Best Non-Fiction, and Best Children’s/Young Adult Mystery.
Bram Stoker Award more info »The Horror Writers Association annually presents this award for outstanding horror writing in a number of different categories.
Edgar Awards more info »Awarded by the Mystery Writer’s Association, this yearly award is presented to authors of distinguished work in various categories of the mystery genre.
Hugo Award more info »Also known as the Science Fiction Achievement Award, the Hugo Award in presented annually by the World Science Fiction Society to a variety of different categories.
Man Booker Prize more info »One of the world’s most prestigious awards, the Man Booker Prize for Fiction represents the very best in contemporary fiction and is awarded to the best novel of the year written by a citizen of the Commonwealth or the Republic of Ireland.
National Book Award more info »The National Book Awards honors exceptional books written by U.S. citizens in four genres: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, and Young People's Literature.
National Book Critics Circle Award more info »The National Book Critics Circle is comprised of over 700 active book reviewers and presents awards for the finest books published in English for fiction, general nonfiction, biography/autobiography, poetry and criticism.
Nebula Award more info »Presented by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America since 1965, the Nebula Awards have been given each year for the best novel, novella, novelette, and short story.
Nobel Prize for Literature more info »The Nobel Prize is an international award administered by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm, Sweden and is awarded for achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature and for peace.
Pulitzer Prize for Fiction more info »Lists Pulitzer Prize winning titles and profiles winners from 1917 to the present.
RITA Awards more info »Presented yearly by the Romance Writers of America, one Rita award is given out in each of 13 different romance categories.
Bestsellers »
Book Sense more info »Bestseller lists based on sales from independent bookstores across America.
Book TV - CSPAN2 more info »Enhances CSPAN2’s Book TV weekend programs that feature nonfiction books by providing an opportunity to watch or listen to programs that have recently aired and find additional information not available on the network, as well as view bestseller lists from around the country, upcoming programming information, author information and more.
Good Morning America more info »Selections from Good Morning America’s Read This! book club.
Masterpiece Theater Bookclub more info »The Masterpiece Theatre has adapted many books to screen. Their book club gives viewers the opportunity to read and discuss selected books alongside their screen adaptations.
Oprah's Books more info »Oprah’s book club choices, books seen on her show, books from her magazine and more.
Today Show more info »Excerpts and information on NBC’s Today Show’s book recommendations.
Books and Reading Databases »
Literature Resource Center (Gale) use at homeuse in library Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews on nearly 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from all time periods and from around the world.
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WorldCat (FirstSearch) use at home use in library A catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide.
Genre Fiction »
Horror Writers Association more info »Horror headlines, conventions, free excerpts, writing tips, reading lists, author interviews, new horror releases and much more.
International Thriller Writers, Inc. more info »Thriller authors created ITW to celebrate the thriller genre, to enhance the prestige and raise the profile of thrillers, to award prizes to outstanding thriller novels and authors, and to create opportunities for collegiality within the thriller community.
Mystery Writers of America more info »Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery writers, professionals allied to the crime writing field, aspiring crime writers, and those who are devoted to the genre.
Romance Writers of America more info »A nonprofit association providing networking and support to romance fiction writers.
Western Writers of America more info »The official website of the Western Writers of America where you can obtain information about Old West topics, contact western authors, get “Spur Award” updates, etc.
Reviews and Features »
BookPage more info »New book reviews, author interviews, feature articles and other book information.
BookBrowse more info »Excerpts and reviews about books, plus author interviews, reading guides and more.
Book Reporter more info »An all-encompassing site featuring reviews, features articles, books to movies, author interviews and reader commentaries.
BookWire more info »An internet resource dedicated to new titles, new authors, and the general scoop on the book industry. Use this site to search book reviews, read about the latest releases, watch author video clips, and learn about upcoming book events.
Overbooked more info »Provides timely information about literary & genre fiction as well as readable nonfiction. Includes annotated lists of nonfiction, fiction and mystery books which received starred reviews, themed booklists, featured titles lists and hot lists of hard cover US fiction releases.
HistFiction.net more info »Features selected archives from rec.arts.book.hist-fiction. Look for bibliographies, historical fiction by author, links to other historical fiction sites, and more.
The Mystery Reader more info »Meet new authors, learn about small presses that are publishing mysteries, and read book reviews of forthcoming mystery novels.
MysteryNet.com more info »Online mysteries, mystery games, mystery books and resourses and more.
Stop, You’re Killing Me! more info »A comprehensive index of mystery books by author and series character.
The Romance Reader more info »This online magazine contains hundreds of book reviews, features, author interviews, and more.
RT Book Reviews more info »This trade journal includes reviews of upcoming romances, “Top Picks” of the month, and tips and resources for romance writers and readers.
Locus Online more info »A journal featuring news and reviews of science fiction and fantasy.
The SF Site more info »A comprehensive site featuring book reviews, excerpts, author interviews, articles, author booklists, and more.
Buried.com more info »Reviews of horror books and movies, horror interviews, links to haunted houses, etc.
Roundup Magazine more info »An online magazine published by the Western Writers of America featuring award winners, reviews of western novels, and more.
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