General
Librarians' Index to the Internet - Fiction Genres
Useful source for linking to web sites about fiction genres and authors who specialize in those genres. Includes such categories as: Cartoons and Comics, Historical Fiction, Fantasy Fiction and Horror Fiction.

Mostly Fiction
Book-related links and recommended reading lists in many different genres, including: Favorite Sleuths, The Wild West, Contemporary, Laugh Out Loud, Science Fiction and others.

Overbooked - Book Links
Packed with links on genre literature, including: Mystery/Suspense/Thrillers/Crime, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Westerns and Christian/Inspirational. Overbooked is a volunteer project of the Chesterfield County Public Library in Virginia.

Yahoo! Genres
Search this directory of genre web sites by category: Drama, Historical Fiction, Horror, Maritime Literature, Literary Fiction, Romance, etc.

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Historical
HistFiction.net
A terrific site for readers of historical fiction with information about authors (including links to author Web sites and information about pseudonyms), book lists, access to discussion groups and reviews of new and current historical fiction titles. Compiled by a professor at the University of Texas.

Historical Fiction by Date
Compiled for the Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools, this site provides a useful list of historical fiction titles arranged by the time period (year) during which the book is set. Note: most of the titles are children's and young adult books. A good choice for middle school students.

Reading the Past
A blog featuring reviews of new and recently-released historical fiction titles.

Uchronia: The Alternate History List
Highlights novels that start with a known point of history and explore other paths history might have taken. What if Napoleon had escaped and gone to America? What if the British had won the American Revolutionary War?

Yahoo! Historical Fiction
A directory of resources on historical fiction, including a master list of writers and links to reading lists, reviews and other information on historical novels.

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Mystery
about.com Mysteries & Suspense
All-encompassing directory for mystery-related web sites. Includes sites on book awards, forensics, interactive mysteries, how to host a "murder," true crime, authors, and more.

Bibliomysteries
Site for bibliofiles who also love mysteries. Mystery titles listed here have plots set in the world of books, featuring writers, libraries, bookstores, archives, etc.

ClueLass HomePage
Primarily a directory to information about the world of publishing and selling mysteries. Also lists new and forthcoming mystery titles and highlights clubs and organizations of interest to the mystery lover.

Killer Books
Best mystery books of the month with reviews, selected by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association (IMBA).

The Mystery Reader
Links users to author Web sites and other author extras. Offers longer than usual reviews of books listed by category and author. Each review has an overall rating, as well as a violence rating.

MysteryNet.com
Read mysteries (including some that are interactive) online, learn about "Mystery Greats," join a book club or shop in the MysteryNet store for books and movies.

Yahoo! Mystery
A directory of links to web sites on mystery awards, characters, organizations, pulp fiction, publishing events and more.

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Romance
about.com Romance Fiction
Comprehensive directory of romance fiction-related sites. From here you can visit author sites, locate author tour schedules, find out about publishers, awards and associations -- and even learn how to write and self-publish a romance novel.

All About Romance
Lots of goodies here for the romance-lover: reviews (including the best "Desert Island" picks), discussion groups, parodies, contests and more. Cast your vote for the best and worst book covers!

The Romance Reader
A good source for rated book reviews of romance novels as well information about authors. Link to e-mail serials and newsletters, and check out lists of sub-genre romance (historical, regency, time travel). Have a question about a romance author or title? Contact "Readers Helping Readers" and watch for an online answer.

Yahoo! Romance
Links to web sites on authors, booksellers, Web-published romances and more. Users can also search by category.

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Science Fiction and Fantasy
Locus Online
The online version of the monthly magazine that gives "news, reviews, resources and perspectives" on the world of science fiction. Packed with material for the SF reader including interviews and short reviews of hundreds of books from years past.

Science Fiction and Fantasy World
This highly interactive site invites users to submit reviews, articles and stories. It also offers reviews of books, stories, TV shows and movies, book excerpts and links to author sites.

The SF Site
Basically an online magazine, this site includes lots of resources for the SF fan: reviews, author information, e-zines, reviews and editorials.

Ultimate Science Fiction Web Guide
Huge collection of SF-related sites and access to thousands of author sites and book links. Also includes lists of books in narrowly defined sub-genres of science fiction.

Yahoo! Science Fiction and Fantasy
Like the other Yahoo genre sites, this provides links to information on authors, awards, e-zines, conventions and directories. Don't miss the special sections for Star Trek and Star Wars and recommended readings lists and links to feminist science fiction.

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Western
Western Fiction
Wikipedia is an online encyclopedia that contains a good overview of the western genre as well as author lists and links.

Western Writers of America
The official web site of the Western Writers of America. Read Roundup magazine, find author contacts and information about the Spur Award and lists of winning works.

The Wild West
Keep up with the latest publications in westerns. There are plot synopsis, chapter excerpts, reviews and author information.