The Award Sites listed below are all created by Omni-Mystery which is a family of mystery websites and an incredible mystery resource. Look at the individual award lists and don't forget to go back to years past, there are some great books you may have missed first time around.
The Edgar Awards The Edgar Allan Poe Awards® (the "Edgars®) are awarded annually by the Mystery Writers of America to authors of distinguished work in various categories of the genre.
The Nero Award The "Nero" is an annual award presented to an author for literary excellence in the mystery genre. The award is presented at the Black Orchid Banquet, which is traditionally held in the first Saturday of December in New York City.
The Shamus Awards The Shamus Award is given annually by the Private Eye Writers of America to honor excellent work in the Private Eye genre. Committee members of PWA select the winners.
The Agatha Awards The Agatha Awards honor the traditional mystery,books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie, and are awarded annually by Malice Domestic, Ltd.
The Dilys Award The Dilys Award has been given annually since 1992 by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association (IMBA) to the mystery titles of the year which the member booksellers have most enjoyed selling. The award is named in honor of Dilys Winn, the founder of Murder Ink (now sadly closed), the first specialty bookseller of mystery books in the United States.
The Gumshoe Awards The Gumshoe Award is given out each year by the editors of Mystery Ink to recognize the best achievements in crime fiction. Winners are selected from titles published in the previous year.
The Edgar Awards The Edgar Allan Poe Awards® (the "Edgars®) are awarded annually by the Mystery Writers of America to authors of distinguished work in various categories of the genre.
The Nero Award The "Nero" is an annual award presented to an author for literary excellence in the mystery genre. The award is presented at the Black Orchid Banquet, which is traditionally held in the first Saturday of December in New York City.
The Shamus Awards The Shamus Award is given annually by the Private Eye Writers of America to honor excellent work in the Private Eye genre. Committee members of PWA select the winners.
The Agatha Awards The Agatha Awards honor the traditional mystery,books best typified by the works of Agatha Christie, and are awarded annually by Malice Domestic, Ltd.
The Dilys Award The Dilys Award has been given annually since 1992 by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association (IMBA) to the mystery titles of the year which the member booksellers have most enjoyed selling. The award is named in honor of Dilys Winn, the founder of Murder Ink (now sadly closed), the first specialty bookseller of mystery books in the United States.
The Gumshoe Awards The Gumshoe Award is given out each year by the editors of Mystery Ink to recognize the best achievements in crime fiction. Winners are selected from titles published in the previous year.
The Romance Reader will give you the latest news and reviews of romance novels.
The Romance Writers of America has lists of best selling romances as well as romance sub-genres and other facts about romance writing that can help you chose your next book. Be sure to have something to write your list down on. This is a passionate group!
You are sure to walk away with suggestions!
The Romance Writers of America has lists of best selling romances as well as romance sub-genres and other facts about romance writing that can help you chose your next book. Be sure to have something to write your list down on. This is a passionate group!
You are sure to walk away with suggestions!
The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction - This link will bring you to the third edition of The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. They provide a comprehensive, scholarly, and critical guide to science fiction in all its forms.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America This resource includes a news page, links, reviews, author pages and awards.
The Hugo Awards The Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1955, are science fiction’s most prestigious award.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America This resource includes a news page, links, reviews, author pages and awards.
The Hugo Awards The Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1955, are science fiction’s most prestigious award.
If you like traveling Middle Earth, dream of slaying dragons, or escaping it all in a whirling wind try looking at Fiction L Booklists. They have some great fantasy book lists. Be sure to spring to their home page for even more genre suggestions. This list is maintained by the Morton Grove Public Library and contributed to by members of the Fiction L Group.
Still looking for more options for escape? Try this reader's advisory site for a breakdown in fantasies and more suggestions. The site was last updated on 2011 but is a thorough list of titles.
Still looking for more options for escape? Try this reader's advisory site for a breakdown in fantasies and more suggestions. The site was last updated on 2011 but is a thorough list of titles.
Faithful Reader is a sub-genre of the website The Book Report Network it includes book reviews, author interviews, study guides, awards, blogs, and quarterly newsletters dedicated to Christian readers.
Christian Fiction These pages are dedicated to reviewing some of the best titles Christian Fiction titles currently available. All reviews are done by the site's webmaster, Tim Frankovich.
Fiction for a New Age This blog is dedicated to book reviews that feed your mind and spirit. The blog is created by PJ Swanwick.
Christian Fiction These pages are dedicated to reviewing some of the best titles Christian Fiction titles currently available. All reviews are done by the site's webmaster, Tim Frankovich.
Fiction for a New Age This blog is dedicated to book reviews that feed your mind and spirit. The blog is created by PJ Swanwick.
Horror This site lists award winners for the Bram Stoker Award. The
categories for which a Bram Stoker Award may be presented have varied
over the years, reflecting the state of the publishing industry and the
horror genre. From 2011 the eleven Bram Stoker Award categories are: Novel, First
Novel, Short Fiction, Long Fiction, Young Adult, Fiction Collection,
Poetry Collection, Anthology, Screenplay, Graphic Novel and Non-Fiction.
Dark Echo Neither the site nor the blog are updated anymore but material on the site remains as an "archive". The book reviews and suggestions are "timeless". Included in the site is art by Rick Berry which a few horror lovers believe is reason enough to keep it online. Check it out and see what you think. To see the updated version of this blog and site go to the prime-books website.
Dark Echo Neither the site nor the blog are updated anymore but material on the site remains as an "archive". The book reviews and suggestions are "timeless". Included in the site is art by Rick Berry which a few horror lovers believe is reason enough to keep it online. Check it out and see what you think. To see the updated version of this blog and site go to the prime-books website.
Chicklit Club This is a site for anyone wanting to know everything about chick lit. There are more than 2500 rated titles, 1000 authors and about 200 interviews . Although the site has advertisements there are a huge number of titles and suggestions that are not related only to their advertising network.