DATABASES
BOOKS IN PRINT
Publisher information for books, compact disc, audio-book, DVD items currently in publication.
HOOPLA
Digital movies, music, eBooks, eAudiobooks, TV programs, & comics.
LITERATURE RESOURCE CENTER
Biographical information, overviews, full-text literary criticism and reviews.
OVERDRIVE
Fiction and nonfiction eBooks and eAudiobooks.
WORLDCAT
The world's largest library catalog.
LITERARY AWARD LISTS
ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE
Recognizes the best fiction and nonfiction books for adult readers that are published in the U.S..
APALA ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR LITERATURE
Award to honor and recognize individual work about Asian/Pacific Americans and their heritage, based on literary and artistic merit.
BOOKER PRIZE
Awarded annually to the best novel of the year written in English and published in the UK or Ireland.
BRAM STOKER AWARDS
Annually awarded by the Horror Writers Association for “superior achievement” in dark fantasy and horror writing.
EDGAR AWARD
Presented annually by the Mystery Writers of America, the award honors the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction, television, film and theatre.
HUGO AWARD
Award for the best in science fiction or fantasy works.
LAMBDA LITERARY AWARD
Awarded annually to published works which celebrate or explore LGBT themes.
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
American literary prizes that honor the best Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Translated Literature, and Young People’s Literature.
NEBULA AWARD
Awarded annually for the best science fiction, fantasy or a related fiction genre.
NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
Awarded in Stockholm, Sweden “to those who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred the greatest benefit on mankind” in the field of literature.
PULITZER PRIZE FOR LITERATURE
Recognizes distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life.
OC READ
OC READ offers free assistance in basic reading and writing skills to adult learners throughout Orange County. Learning is structured around each learner’s personal goals and needs.
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUBS
Virtual Book Clubs: Many OC Public Libraries Book Clubs are currently meeting online. Join one today!
WHAT DO I READ NEXT?
NOVELIST PLUS
Expert reading recommendations including reviews, articles, lists and more.
RITA RECOMMENDS
Rita Recommends is a service providing reading recommendations designed personally for you by OC Public Libraries’ staff.
