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Book Lists and Bibliographies
 Websites presented in alphabetical order A David Dodge Companion 
 This well-designed site offers a complete bibliography of the works of this Berkeley-born writer (author of "To Catch a Thief," filmed by Alfred Hitchcock) who specialized in mystery fiction but also wrote plays and whimsical travel essays. Entertainingly spiced with reproductions of the original covers of his novels and illustrations from his magazine stories, the site also provides a large collection of photographs and links to sites of related interest. From librarian Randal Brandt. http://www.david-dodge.com/ Topics: Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections Last updated Sep 28, 2004 Death Among the Books: Bibliomysteries for Booklovers
"Librarians, authors, publishers, and bookdealers are featured in these charming mysteries." A short, partially annotated, bibliography from the Manchester (Connecticut) Public Library. http://library.ci.manchester.ct.us/ra/readlists/bibliomysteries.html Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Sep 30, 2003 FictionDB.com
Designed for the genre fiction reader, this commercial site contains fiction bibliographies, reviews, a pseudonym directory, series listings, and more. All entries are grouped by genre: western, romance, and mystery/suspense, and speculative (science fiction, fantasy, horror) fiction. There are several forums, including an active one for people trying to identify romance novels. Some features require a paid subscription. Searchable. http://www.fictiondb.com/ Topics: Librarianship, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More Last updated Jul 13, 2005 Get a Clue @ Your Library
Material from California for the 2007 summer reading program for children, and for the associated teen reading program "YNK -- You Never Know @ Your Library," and adult program "Summer Sleuthing at Your Library." Features ideas for subjects for public libraries related to these mystery themes, such as mysterious disguises, fingerprinting, scavenger hunts, history mysteries, optical illusions, and UFO's. Also includes links to related sites. A project of the California Library Association (CLA). http://www.summerreading.cla-net.org/ Topics: Librarianship, Mysteries and More, Summer Reading Last updated Dec 20, 2006 Golden Gate Mysteries: A Bibliography of Crime Fiction Set in the San Francisco Bay Area
"This bibliography contains nearly 1,500 titles of mystery, detective, and crime fiction with the action, or significant parts of the action, set in San Francisco and the Bay Area." Summaries of books are provided for selected entries. Also includes an essay about mysteries set during the 1906 earthquake and a geographic index. Browsable by author. Compiled and maintained by Randal Brandt of the Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley. http://bancroft.berkeley.edu/sfmystery/ Topics: Crime, Literature & Books, Literature: Fiction, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, San Francisco Bay Area: Oakland, San Jose, more ... Last updated Nov 15, 2007 Jewish Mysteries
This site features an annotated bibliography of American Jewish mystery and detective fiction. The mysteries are divided into three categories "based on Jewish identity and the role of Judaism in each mystery": assimilation, acculturation, and affirmation. Also includes an introductory essay. From a rabbi who is the editor of anthologies of Jewish mystery stories. http://www.jewishmysteries.net Topics: Judaism, Literature & Books, Mysteries and More, Religion Last updated Feb 21, 2006 The Margery Allingham Society
Founded in 1988, this society is dedicated to the life and work of one of the great writers of the golden age of detective fiction. You'll find her biography, a bibliography of her work, an article about Phillip Carter Youngman (a writer and Allingham's husband; he completed her last two novels), news and events (in Britain), and related information. http://www.margeryallingham.org.uk/ Topics: Authors by Region, Mysteries and More Last updated Apr 6, 2004 |
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