Title: 500 Great Books by Women: A Readers Guide
Author: Bauermeister, Erica
Publisher: Penguin Books (1994)
Call Number: 016.3054 B326f
Notes: Organized by themes such as art, choices, families, growing old and more, this book presents classic and contemporary works. Selections range from Lady Nijo's 13th-century court diaries to Toni Morrison and Isabelle Allende.

Title: Reference Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction
Author: Bleiler, Richard
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (1999)
Call Number: 016.8088 B6163r
Notes: Written by a much-published mystery author, this is good source for more than a thousand works on the mystery genre.

Title: Reference Guide to Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Author: Burgess , Michael and Lisa Bartle
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (2002)
Call Number: 016.8093 B912r2
Notes: One of the best works on science fiction, fantasy, and horror, this volume contains information on more than 500 sources, plus important Web sites.

Title: A Year of Reading: a Month-By-Month Guide to Classics and Crowd-Pleasers for You and Your Book Group
Author: Ellington, Elizabeth and Jane Freimiller
Publisher: Sourcebooks (2002)
Call Number: 011.73 EL56y
Notes: A 12-month guide for individuals and book groups with selections for each month in categories such as crowd-pleasers, challenges, classics and memoirs. Includes FAQs for book group beginners and hints on ways to make your group better.

Title: To Be Continued: An Annotated Guide to Sequels
Author: Jacob , Merle and Hope Apple
Publisher: Oryx Press (1995)
Call Number: 016.8088 Jl5t
Notes: Focusing on novels in English that are available in American libraries, this volume lists more than 1,200 works of fiction.

Title: The African American Bookshelf: 50 Must-Reads From the Civil War Through Today
Author: Mason, Clifford
Publisher: Citadel Press (2003)
Call Number: 016.973 M381a
Notes: Features commentary on the 50 most significant books documenting the bravery and spirit of African Americans from the 1800's to today.

Title: Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment and Reason
Author: Pearl, Nancy
Publisher: Sasquatch Books (2003)
Call Number: 011.73 P316B
Notes: Pearl presents a hundred or so of her favorites in this guide to finding the right book for the right mood. Each of her suggestions is accompanied by a succinct plot summary.

Title: What to Read: The Essential Guide for Reading Group Members and Other Book Lovers
Author: Pearlman, Mickey
Publisher: HarperPerennial (1999)
Call Number: 015.73 P316w2
Notes: Lists hundreds of contemporary and classic books organized by subject. Also includes a section on books for children and young adults.

Title: Happily Ever After: A Guide to Reading Interest in Romantic Fiction
Author: Ramsdell, Kristin
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (1987)
Call Number: 016.8093 R149h
Notes: The author, a Romance columnist, thoroughly covers the genre from early classics to contemporary novels.