Book Lists

Are you looking for good book? Do you have an idea what you'd like to read about, but don't have time to go through the collections? Well, you're in the right place! This page collects helpful book lists produced by our friendly staff just for you. The following lists include books and videos available for check-out, reference books that will always be at the library, free websites with valuable information, and specialized research databases that you can access from the internet with a password. For more infomation, contact the library at (708) 798-0121.

Fiction, Poetry and Plays

Award Winners

Booker Prize for Fiction
Christian Book Award
Duncan Lawrie Award (Crime Fiction)
Edgar Award Winners (Mystery)
Hugo Award (Science Fiction)
National Book Award Winners
National Book Critics Circle Award Winners
Nebula Award (Science Fiction)
Spur Award Winners (Western)

By Nationality

Writers of African Heritage
American Indian Authors
Asian / Asian American Authors
Hispanic / Hispanic American Authors
Irish / Irish American Authors
Jewish / Jewish American Authors

Topical

Fantasy Fiction
Science Fiction
Asian/Asian-American Fiction
Christian Fiction Series page
Gentle Fiction page
Legal Fiction/Thrillers
Getting Back To Our Roots: A Celebration of African and African American Culture
If You Liked The DaVinci Code...
Reader's Services Book Discussion Titles
Fiction for Cold Climates

NoveList

Are you looking for a “good book”? Is the title or author you wanted to read already checked out? Do you want to find a "read-alike," a book that's similar to another book you enjoyed? Then NoveList is the tool for you!

User ID and password are required for access. Call the Reader's Services desk at (708) 798-0121 ext. 232 for assistance with passwords and more information.

Non-Fiction and Research

College and Financial Aid Books & Sites
Art and Artists of the Harlem Renaissance
Literature of the Harlem Renaissance
Harlem Renaissance for Kids
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Investment Websites

Stay tuned for forthcoming lists on:

Real Estate Investing
Self-Help Books
New Books on World War II
Make Yourself Rich
Consumer and Credit Information

Research Resources

Are you looking for encyclopedia, magazine, newspaper or journal articles?

Visit our Research page for a full list our electronic resources.

Access to each of these tools requires a username and password. Call the Reference Desk at (708) 798-0121 ext. 216 for assistance with passwords and more information.