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Literature & Books
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Databases (Library card required)- Contemporary Authors - biographical and bibliographical information on over 120,000 authors (up to 2 users at a time ).
- Contemporary Literary Criticism - 35,000 critical essays on the works of contemporary authors (up to 2 users at a time ).
- Discovering Collection - literary essays, critical analyses and biographies for middle to high school students (up to 5 users at a time ).
- LitFinder - Poems, Stories, Plays & Speeches.
- NoveList Plus - your guide to the perfect book. A reader's advisory resource for non-fiction and fiction titles for all ages, including plot summaries, author read-alikes, award winners, book reviews, discussion guides and more. Also includes picture and chapter books for young readers.
- What Do I Read Next? - a guide to fiction and non-fiction for adults, teens and children.
Recommended Websites
Award Winners - Award Winners new, popular and recommended books and DVDs from Vancouver Public Library.
- BC Book Prizes
- Booker Prize ...Man Booker Prize for Fiction, for best novel written by a citizen of the British Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland.
- Giller Prize ...Award for best Canadian novel or short story collection published in English.
- Governor General's Award...Canada's national literary award.
- Pulitzer Prize ...U.S.-based prizes awarded for journalism and letters and drama.
- Children's & Teen Book Awards
Book Reviews Canadian Books - Author Bank: BC Bookworld ... Produced by BC Bookworld, this is an excellent site for finding out about BC authors, with biographical information about authors, as well as information about their work.
- CANADA READS ...The CBC's 'Battle of the Books', with details of the contest, online book club, and profiles of each book and author.
- Chapters-Indigo ...Canadian online bookstore, with searchable database of books and reviews, and feature articles of seasonal and topical interest.
- Early Images of CANADA: Illustrations from rare books...from the National Library of Canada's Rare Book Collection and the Digital Library of Canada Task Force National Library of Canada.
- New Books Service ...from Library and Archives Canada.
Genre Fiction
Literature
Poetry
Popular Reading - Book Browser.. Book-alikes, series and sequels, lists of author pseudonyms, as well as reviews and book discussion.
- If You Like... Readalikes from a New Zealand Library, with a British slant, of interest to many Canadian readers.
- Lists of Bests...an entertaining compilation of "best of" lists culled from a variety of sources on books, movies, and music.
- Oprah's Books... with links to her book club, favourite books, and books profiled on her show.
- Recommended, new and popular books & DVDs from the Vancouver Public Library
- Readers Roundup ...Upcoming new releases of genre fiction, from Readers Read.
- Webrary Reader's Services...Lists and databases from Morton Grove Public Library, as well as another excellent collection of links.
Quotations
Writers' Resources - BC Federation of Writers ... Organization advocating for writers, also offers professional development, public reading opportunities, event information, and and access to WordWorks magazine.
- Canadian Authors Association ...National writing organization, with publications and useful links.
LP wordsolutions ... Resources and links, articles, markets, and event listings, from Surrey writer and instructor. The Writers' Union of Canada ...Services for writers, including contract and manuscript evaluation, and resources such as contact information for writers organizations, literary agents, and government resources.
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