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Reader's Corner
Have you read everything by your favorite author and want to find a new one? Want to know what the next book in a series is? Need a new book to read?
Welcome to our Reader’s Corner. Your one-stop shop to find answers to your reading questions.
Visit here to learn about the Library’s book clubs.
Questions? From books to audiobooks to eBooks, feel free to call the Reference Department at 595-1243 or ask a Librarian.
- Did you know that you can create your own book or series lists and save them in your library account.
- Can’t find what you’re looking for in our Library System? Submit an Inter-Library Loan Request.
Children's
- Guys Read - a web-based literacy program for boys.
- Juvenile Series and Sequels Database - contains over 28,000 books in 3,700 series titles that are classified as Easy, Juvenile and Teen. Courtesy of the Mid-Continent Public Library.
Historical Fiction
- Historical Novel Society - a literary society devoted to promoting the enjoyment of historical fiction. Also includes guides to the genres.
- Historical Romance Writers - search by author, series, time period, character and title!
- Uchronia - a website devoted to novels, stories and essays involving the "what ifs" of history. (Also known as Alternative History)
Horror
Horror World - horror's number 1 community on the web, with reviews, interviews and more.
Mystery, Crime, Thriller, Spy & Suspense
- Bloodstained Bookshelf - a (more-or-less) monthly list of recent and forthcoming print mysteries published in the US
- Crime Fiction Awards - a compilation of book awards and the corresponding list of winners
- Crime Thru Time - historical mysteries
- Deadly Pleasures - America's premier fan-oriented mystery magazine. On this site, you'll find all that is good about the mystery genre and point you to the best in crime fiction.
- Stop You're Killing Me - a resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books. List over 4,000 authors, with chronological lists of their books (over 45,000 titles), both series (over 4,600 identified series) and non-series titles. Also includes:
- Book awards
- Book reviews
- Historical index
- Job index
- Location index
- New additions
- New audio
- New hardcovers
- New large print
- New paperbacks
- Read alikes
- And more
Romance
- All About Romance - the romance destination of choice for millions of readers, with reviews, author interviews and more…
- Romance Writers of America - links to romance authors from the home of the Romance Awards (RITA)
Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Locus Online - the website of the magazine of the science fiction and field
- Science Fiction (SF) Site - the home page for science fiction and fantasy, with reviews, interviews, and discussions
- Uchronia - a website devoted to novels, stories and essays involving the "what ifs" of history. (Also known as Alternative History)
Western
- Read West - The Read West Foundation, Incorporated, has the sole mission to increase awareness of Western literature, and its diversity, through annual reader's conferences, book signings, and online promotions.
- Western Fiction - The Old West in fiction and history
- Western Writers of America Literature of the West - for the world and home of the Spur Award-given for the best Western fiction yearly
Quick Lists from the Catalog
- New Fiction
- New Non-Fiction
- New Graphic Novels
- New Audio
- New DVDs
- New Children's Fiction
- New Children's Non-Fiction
- New Picture Books
- New Teen Fiction
- New Teen Manga
Library Resources
- Awesome Box - recommendations provided by patrons like you! Check out all books that were awesomed in the last month and which books patrons thought were awesome in:
- Adult Books
- Children Books
- Movies
- Teen Books
- Books and Authors - expert book reviews. Your login is your account number.
- Series Fiction - a reader's guide to novels in series. Your login is your account number. The database is searchable by:
- Author
- Book title
- Character
- Keyword
- Location
- Subject
Searchable Databases
- All Readers - provides detailed reviews and a “specific, searchable breakdown of the plot, setting, character types, and style.
- Fantastic Fiction - bibliographies for over 30,000 authors and information on over 350,000 books.
- Literature Map - enter your favorite writer’s name, and you’re rewarded with a clickable constellation of authors.
- New York Times Best Sellers - weekly list of best sellers for all book formats.
- What Should I Read Next - a database of real readers' favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. Join for free and build lists.
- WhichBook - its various search methods are fun to use and give spot-on results. Start by customizing your search with up to four criteria, adjustable on a sliding scale. You can also search by character, plot, and setting; or get results by going to an author’s name and choosing a title.
Review Websites
- The Book Report Network - comprises
six editorial websites … organized … by demographic and … interest
. Adults, young adults, teens, and kids all have their own specialized sites; reading groups and graphic novel fans are also provided for. - GoodReads - meet your next favorite book.
- Overbooked - looks at new releases, both eclectic and mainstream, to
encourage omnivorous reading
. - Your Next Read - discover and share by searching for recommendations, browsing user lists, and customizing your own book map. (Registration required for some features.)
Book Clubs
- Oprah's Book Club - Oprah's website book page with links starting a book club, list of Oprah's book selections and more.
- Reading Group Choices - news about reading groups, book festivals, libraries, and reading group choices.
- Reading Group Guides - an online community for reading groups