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Books, Reading & Literature
Premium Databases
~ Selected Web Sites
Premium databases are select resources paid for by Ramsey County Library or affiliated organizations and made available to library users.
Books in Print
Find Books, Audios and Videos!
Available only within our buildings.
Contemporary Authors
Provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references on more than 120,000 U.S. and international authors.
Available within our buildings and from remote locations.
Subscription purchased by Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM).
Literary Resource Center
Biographies, bibliographies, and critical analysis of authors from every age and literary discipline.
Available within our buildings and from remote locations.
Subscription purchased by the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), with funding from state and federal tax revenues.
LitFINDER
Includes Poem Finder--the ultimate poetry reference on the Web; and Story Finder--a full-text anthology of classic and contemporary short stories.
Available only within our buildings.
Minnesota Library Information Network (MnLINK)
Search several library catalogs and databases at once! Ramsey County Library is an official gateway library to MnLINK.
Available within our buildings and from remote locations.
netLibrary
Diverse collection of entire books in electronic format, also listed in the library's catalog.
Available within our buildings. Available from remote locations after registering for a netlibrary account in any Ramsey County Library.
Subscription purchased by Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM).
WorldCat
Searchable catalog of books, web resources and other materials worldwide.
Available within our buildings and from remote locations.
Subscription purchased by Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM).
ELM resources are licensed by the MINITEX Library Information Network with state appropriations to the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office (MHESO) and the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning.
Selected web sites are free resources available on the Internet and selected by librarians at Ramsey County Library.
Book Groups/Book Discussions
Lit Lovers
Book Club Resources including suggestions for fun reading group activities, guides, reader lists, favorite book club books, book club recipes and reading ideas for kids.
Reading Group Choices
Features recommendations and guides for book groups.
Reading Group Guides
Online community for reading groups that includes reading guides and advice.
a.k.a. Author Pseudonym Search
A list of author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, pen names, etc.
All Readers
Detailed book reviews from all genres searchable by plot, style, character, and setting.
BookBrowse
Excerpts, reviews and more from the best current books.
Book Page
Monthly publication offering interviews with favorite authors, book reviews in all categories, and book news.
BookSpot
Well-organized links to the best book reviews, reading lists, awards, news, online texts, and more.
Library Booklists and Bibliographies
Comprehensive list of fiction and non-fiction booklists for adults, teens and children.
librarything.com
Catalog your books online. Connect with other readers for recommendations and discussion!
Lost Titles, Forgotten Rhymes
The Library of Congress web guide on how to find a novel, short story, or poem without knowing its title or author.
Overbooked
Book list, author information and web links specializing in literary and genre fiction.
Webrary
Great collection of reading recommendations from the well-known online discussion group Fiction-L.
Classic Horror Short Stories
Collection of classic horror short stories including Lovecraft, Poe, Wells and more.
DarkEcho Horror
Articles, interviews and reviews of horror literature and dark fiction.
Christianbook.com
A good site for fans of Christian fiction and inspirational books.
The Christy Awards
Awards for the best in contemporary Christian fiction.
Evangelical Christian Publishers Association
The current Christian Bestsellers List as compiled by the Christian Booksellers Association.
Literary Criticism from IPL
Contains critical and biographical web sites about authors and their works. Browse by author, title, or nationality and/or literary period.
Literary Resources on the Net
Searchable index of literary resources and organized by period and topic.
Poets.org (The Academy of American Poets)
Hundreds of full-text poems, biographies, essays and interviews about poetry, and audio clips of authors reading their work.
Cluelass
Comprehensive information about the world of mystery fiction: books, authors, booksellers, awards, events, groups, magazines, FAQ, and web sites.
Stop, You're Killing Me!
Features title lists of your favorite mystery, intrigue and suspense authors and series characters.
All About Romance
Book reviews, book lists, message boards and more for lovers of romantic fiction.
The Romance Reader
Book reviews, book lists, message boards and more for lovers of romantic fiction.
Romantic Times Book Club
Magazine for lovers of romance, mystery & women's fiction featuring news, reviews and interviews.
Fantastic Fiction
Bibliographies, links and more for over 6,000 science fiction, fantasy and horror authors.
Locus Online
Features news, reviews, resources, and perspectives of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Includes the Locus Index to Science Fiction Awards
SciFan
Comprehensive database of science fiction and fantasy books, searchable by writer, series & theme.
SF Site
Book reviews, opinion pieces, author interviews, fiction excerpts, and links to all things SF.
Western Writers of America
Includes list of Spur Award winners, author interviews and Best Westerns of the 20th Century list.
Booklists for Young Adults on the Web
Index of booklists of young adult literature and nonfiction available on the web.
No Flying, No Tights
Lists and reviews of graphic novels for teens.
Reading Rants
Out of the ordinary booklists for teens.
Teenreads.com
Fun site for teens that includes author interviews, reading lists, contests and more.
Newbery Medal Winners
Listing of the Newbery Medal award winners, an award given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Caldecott Medal Winners
Listing of Caldecott Winners, an award given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Stonewall Book Awards
Winners of the ALA prize for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered experience.
Book Awards A-Z
Links to over 200 national and international book awards.
Pulitzer Prize winners
Complete list of Pulitzer Prize winners.
New York Times Bestseller Lists
The top bestsellers at a glance, with links to the full lists.
USA Today Bestselling Books Database
The week's 150 top selling titles in fiction and non-fiction.
Lexile Framework for Reading
Search tens of thousands of titles for their Lexile measure or search by Lexile measure.
ATN (All Together Now) Book Lists
A copious number of book lists for children, grouped by genre, theme, values and more.
Newbery Medal Winners
Listing of the Newbery Medal award winners, an award given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
Caldecott Medal Winners
Listing of Caldecott Winners, an award given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
Kids' Booklists
A group of booklists grouped by school grade (maintained by Multnomah County Library).
Histfiction.net
Guide to historical fiction, including author information, book lists and resources.
African-American authors
A listing of over 800 African-American authors or authors and their work.
Juvenile Series and Sequels (Mid-Continent Public Library)
Series listings for juvenile and young adult fiction.
What's Next
List of series and sequels searchable by title, author and series (maintained by Kent District Library).
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