Fiction / Popular Materials Desk (main floor) Ph. 503-697-6581
The Popular Materials Collection is located on the main floor of the Library and includes new books, fiction, large print books, magazines, newspapers, videos, audio books, mysteries, science fiction, westerns, graphic novels, and some software. Videos are also found in the non-fiction collection upstairs, and downstairs in the children's collection. For loan periods, click here. The Teens section is also located on the main floor. If the item you are looking for is checked out, or at a different Clackamas County Library, you may reserve ("place a hold on") the item, and you will be notified when it is available for you. Get assistance finding a title or placing a hold at the Fiction/Popular Materials desk.
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General Fiction:
NoveList
A readers' advisory database for all ages. Click on the database and enter your
library card number. Find books like others you have enjoyed!
AllReaders.com
Genre lists, find books (and movies) by plot, theme, character and setting.
Very customizable searching.
Fantastic Fiction
Bibliographies for thousands of authors, descriptions of books,
plus lists of literary award winners in all genres
Bestseller Lists 1900-1995
Bestseller archives!
ReviewsOfBooks.com
Lists of Best Books
Reader’s Advice
Links to Literary Weblogs
Genreflecting
Divides genres into more specific sub genres and provides lists. "Ask the Experts"
section offers e-mail reference! Includes recreational nonfiction as well.
Literature Awards
"Literature Awards for children's books, fiction, nonfiction, biography, autobiography, poetry, science fiction, horror, drama, mystery, fantasy, etc." Over 170 awards listed.
Overbooked
Theme booklists, reviews of new titles, reading lists, book discussions.
Authors and awards too.
Mysteries:
ClueLass.com
New titles, upcoming events, and awards. The "Mysterious Homepage"
has useful links to many authors, organizations, publishers, and fan sites.
MysteryNet.com
All in one metasite with online shopping.
Historical Fiction:
Historical Mystery Fiction
A-Z author directory with bibliographies and titles listing time period
and location. Historical fiction links by period.
Soon's Historical Fiction Site
Bibliographies, newsgroups and mailing lists. Excellent collection of sites by time period. Includes links for writers.
Romance:
Romance Writers of America
Westerns:
Western Writers of America
Western Heritage Awards
Women Writing the West/Willa Literary Awards
Mythic Fiction:
The Endicott Studio
The Green Man Review
Science & Fantastic Fiction:
Definitions of Science Fiction
Different authors and experts define this genre!
Fantastic Fiction
Over 2,000 bibliographies of science fiction, fantasy, and horror titles.
Search by author or title. Includes works in anthologies.
Horror & Dark Fiction:
DarkEcho
Interviews with horror authors, publishers etc. Articles, essays and guest writers, reviews of horror and "dark fiction", links, newsletter and much more.
Reading Group Resources:
Oprah's Book Club
Information about Oprah's book club selections. Online discussions of the titles.
Tapes, transcripts, articles, and recipes!
Rachel's Compendium of Online Book Discussions, et al.
Busy, but still want to discuss books?
Links to many online book clubs, discussions, and reading group guides.
Reading Group Guides
Advice on starting a group, choosing books, and discussion guides.
Simon Says
Current book discussion guides. Bestsellers and new releases.
Audio & Video Resources:
Audiofile Magazine Online
For audio book lovers!
All Movie Guide
Comprehensive collection of film reviews. Find out if a film is available in VHS
or as a DVD too!
Internet Movie Database
Movie reviews including reviews specifically for age suitability.
Movie Review Query Search Engine
Full text movie reviews.
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