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Historical |
Mystery |
Romance |
Science Fiction & Fantasy |
Western
General Librarians' Index to the Internet - Fiction Genres Useful source for linking to web sites about fiction genres and authors who specialize in those genres. Includes such categories as: Cartoons and Comics, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Fiction and Horror Fiction. Mostly Fiction Book-related links and recommended reading lists in many different genres, including: Favorite Sleuths, The Wild West, Contemporary, Laugh Out Loud, Science Fiction and others. Overbooked - Book Links Packed with links on genre literature, including: Mystery/Suspense/Thrillers/Crime, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Westerns and Christian/Inspirational. Overbooked is a volunteer project of the Chesterfield County Public Library in Virginia. Yahoo! Genres Search this directory of genre web sites by category: Drama, Historical Fiction, Horror, Maritime Literature, Literary Fiction, Romance, etc. Historical HistFiction.net A terrific site for readers of historical fiction with information about authors (including links to author Web sites and information about pseudonyms), book lists, access to discussion groups and reviews of new and current historical fiction titles. Compiled by a professor at the University of Texas. Historical Fiction by Date Compiled for the Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools, this site provides a useful list of historical fiction titles arranged by the time period (year) during which the book is set. Note: most of the titles are children's and young adult books. A good choice for middle school students. Uchronia: The Alternate History List Highlights novels that start with a known point of history and explore other paths history might have taken. What if Napoleon had escaped and gone to America? What if the British had won the American Revolutionary War? Yahoo! Historical Fiction A directory of resources on historical fiction, including a master list of writers and links to reading lists, reviews and other information on historical novels. Mystery about.com Mysteries & Suspense All-encompassing directory for mystery-related web sites. Includes sites on book awards, forensics, interactive mysteries, how to host a "murder," true crime, authors, and more. Bibliomysteries Site for bibliofiles who also love mysteries. Mystery titles listed here have plots set in the world of books, featuring writers, libraries, bookstores, archives, etc. ClueLass HomePage Primarily a directory to information about the world of publishing and selling mysteries. Also lists new and forthcoming mystery titles and highlights clubs and organizations of interest to the mystery lover. Killer Books Best mystery books of the month with reviews, selected by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association (IMBA). The Mysterious Home Page A fun place for mystery readers to visit with a great variety of resources: access to mystery-related games, pulp fiction, listings of film and TV programs, mystery themes, conferences, organizations, newsgroups and mailing lists. The Mystery Reader Links users to author Web sites and other author extras. Offers longer than usual reviews of books listed by category and author. Each review has an overall rating, as well as a violence rating. MysteryNet.com Read mysteries (including some that are interactive) online, learn about "Mystery Greats," join a book club or shop in the MysteryNet store for books and movies. Yahoo! Mystery A directory of links to web sites on mystery awards, characters, organizations, pulp fiction, publishing events and more. Romance about.com Romance Fiction Comprehensive directory of romance fiction-related sites. From here you can visit author sites, locate author tour schedules, find out about publishers, awards and associations -- and even learn how to write and self-publish a romance novel. All About Romance Lots of goodies here for the romance-lover: reviews (including the best "Desert Island" picks), discussion groups, parodies, contests and more. Cast your vote for the best and worst book covers! Bookbug on the Web Romance fans will find plenty of information here: author and book news, reviews and a list of "Readers' Top 100 Romances" (you can suggest your favorites, too). Theme lists include Ghost Romances, Romantic Comedy and Animal Characters. The Romance Reader A good source for rated book reviews of romance novels as well information about authors. Link to e-mail serials and newsletters, and check out lists of sub-genre romance (historical, regency, time travel). Have a question about a romance author or title? Contact "Readers Helping Readers" and watch for an online answer. Yahoo! Romance Links to web sites on authors, booksellers, Web-published romances and more. Users can also search by category. Science Fiction and Fantasy Locus Online The online version of the monthly magazine that gives "news, reviews, resources and perspectives" on the world of science fiction. Packed with material for the SF reader including interviews and short reviews of hundreds of books from years past. Science Fiction and Fantasy World This highly interactive site invites users to submit reviews, articles and stories. It also offers reviews of books, stories, TV shows and movies, book excerpts and links to author sites. The SF Site Basically an online magazine, this site includes lots of resources for the SF fan: reviews, author information, e-zines, reviews and editorials. Ultimate Science Fiction Web Guide Huge collection of SF-related sites and access to thousands of author sites and book links. Also includes lists of books in narrowly defined sub-genres of science fiction. Yahoo! Science Fiction and Fantasy Like the other Yahoo genre sites, this provides links to information on authors, awards, e-zines, conventions and directories. Don't miss the special sections for Star Trek and Star Wars and recommended readings lists and links to feminist science fiction. Western ReadtheWest.com Online presence of American Western Magazine, includes all kinds of information about the West, including books. Find new book releases in many different categories including Native American, cookbooks, rodeo, travel and cowboys. Also lists award winners and a "Top 10 Westerns" page. Baxter Black fans will enjoy reading his regular column. Western Fiction Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that contains a good overview of the western genre as well as author lists and links. Western Writers of America The official web site of the Western Writers of America. Read Roundup magazine, find author contacts and information about the Spur Award and lists of winning works. The Wild West Keep up with the latest publications in westerns. There are plot synopsis, chapter excerpts, reviews and author information.
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