Books and Authors

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Books & Authors was formerly known as What do I read next?

The original intention of the database was to provide titles and authors that correspond to a similar theme, setting or context.

The new version has now expanded its content by integrating author, title, series and genre information from other Gale reference publications.

A typical enquiry in Books & Authors usually starts with a title search. From here the user can read a summary of the book and then explore the tabs associated with that title; such as author information, book reviews and read-a-likes.

It should be noted that Books & Authors is a new database with a lot of potential. However, in its first year, it is still a ‘work in progress’ and unfinished in parts. Many author and title entries are yet to be added.

Nonetheless, it is still a useful readers’ advisory tool. The 'read-a-likes' feature alone can be invaluable as a guide in providing 'follow-up' reading to favourite books and authors.

Bookclubs and reading groups should find the reviews and critical articles useful for book discussions and the range of information will suit students and professionals, or the casual reader.

Books and Authors also includes features such as Award Winners, Expert Picks and “Who, What, Where, When?” that enables the user to search by character, subject, location and time period.



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Books & Authors can be accessed via the Information on the Web page from the Books and Reading link, or under Databases on the Whamref Wiki and Tagcloud

http://whamref.pbwiki.org/Databases.



Test me

1. Which Salman Rushdie novel won the Booker Prize in 1981? (Author Search or Award Winners)

2. Name one of the recommended similar titles for Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee. (Title Search)

3. Which western novel has a character named Rufus Crowe? (Advanced)

4. Name a WWII title set in Australia. (Who, What, Where, When)