FICTION
Adventure & Intrigue - Corrupt
politicians and military figures, terrorists, druglords, and greedy industrialists
jockey for power and control in these Post Cold War novels of adventure and
intrigue.
African-American
Fiction - A selection of popular and literary fiction, mystery
and suspense thrillers and novels of contemporary relationships and romance,
all by your favorite African-American authors.
American Historical Fiction - 1600
to 1890 Stories that capture the struggles, tragedies and triumphs
of those who settled and formed the new nation.
Arthurian Tales - Fantasy, legend and history in the ever-fascinating tale of King Arthur and his knights.
Cafe
Crime - No calories or cholesterol contained in these mysteries
of culinary variety!
Note: Not all Recipes contained have been tested by library staff.
Chick Lit - Sassy and spirited. . . young women in their 20's and 30's negotiate the ups and downs of careers, friendships and romance in these witty, breezy novels.
Crime Scene Investigation - If you like CSI, try these books featuring forensic experts.
Death Among the Books: Bibliomysteries
for Booklovers - Librarians, authors, publishers, and bookdealers
are featured in these charming mysteries.
Detecting in New England - From Connecticut's picturesqe villages to Maine's rocky coast, New England is a haven for mystery writers.
Detecting Men: Hardboiled Private Eyes- Revisit Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe and Dashiell Hammett's Sam Spade or settle down with the newer masters of the hardboiled private eye mystery.
International
Destinations - Fiction in foreign countries.
Elect a Winner: Novels of Political
Suspense - The underbelly of politics makes fascinating fiction.
Explore Other Worlds with Science Fiction - Adventures in time and space for those who ponder the nature of reality and connection to the universe.
Fantasy - Explore worlds of magic, dragons, wizards, elves, kings and many other fantastical things.
Female Private Investigators - Tough and savvy, these private eyes give no quarter to the bad guys.
A Garden of Mysteries - Plant yourself in a comfy chair and enjoy this crop of mysteries that feature gardens and gardeners.
Great Beach Reads - Recent Popular Fiction: Sizzlers and coolers for summer fun 2003.
Great Beach Reads - Recent Popular Fiction: Sizzlers and coolers for summer fun 2006.
Holy Sleuths - Join these crimestopping clerics: rabbis, priests, nuns and ministers, as they (with the help of a Higher Power) bring evildoers to justice.
Humble Histories of Everyday Things: The history of everyday things from Apple Pie: An American Story to Zero: the Biography of a Dangerous Idea.
If You Like Rosamunde Pilcher . . . You Might Enjoy Some of the Following Authors - Fans of Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers, September, Coming Home and Winter Solstice may enjoy other writers that explore love, friendship and life's struggles.
Legal
Thrillers - suspense in the legal world...lawyers, judges and courtroom
drama.
Less Is More - Enjoy a Short Story
- Classic and contemporary stories for every reading taste
Medical
Suspense - Medical mysteries, medical thrillers and genetic engineering.
Multicultural Chick Lit - Sassy and spirited. . . young women in their 20's and 30's negotiate the ups and downs of careers, friendships and romance in these witty, breezy novels
Murder Most Familiar - Cozy mysteries in the manner of Agatha Christie
Murder
Most Historical - A Selection of Historical Mysteries
Mystery Tour . . . Great Britain
& Ireland - What to read when you've exhausted the supply of
Agatha Christie and P.D. James? Here's a list of authors that will keep you
charmed for a good while longer. Early titles in series are listed for those
who like to begin at the beginning.
Native American Mysteries: If You Like Tony Hillerman's Native American Mysteries . . .this selection of authors will add to your enjoyment of this genre and expand your knowledge of Native American customs.
Naval Adventure . . . On the High Seas - From the eighteenth century Napoleonic Wars to modern submarine warfare these seagoing adventure stories are filled with historical atmosphere and fascinating details of life at sea.
A
Nose for Crime - Dog mysteries featuring your favorite sleuths and their
crimestopping canine companions.
Of Ireland and the Irish- a selection
of fiction
Psychological
Suspense - It's all in the mind. That's what makes it scary!
Purrfect Crimestoppers - Cat
mysteries. Join these sleuths and their feline friends for a perfectly enjoyable
time.
A Romantic Interlude - Love stories,
gentle and contemporary romance, romantic suspense and spicy historicals are
featured in this listing of romance fiction.
Romantic
Suspense: Classic, Historical, and Gothic Romantic Suspense - Love
and romance with a frisson of danger.
Spinechillers - Take a look . . .
if you dare. . . at the best in Horror Fiction
Staff Picks Try one or try them all; we hope you'll enjoy some of our favorites.
Thrillers-
If you like Tom Clancy, try these action-filled tales
They Came Before Us -
Early men and women join forces in these vividly told tales of human survival
and growth in prehistoric times. Readers who enjoy Jane Auel's "Earth's
Children" series will find these fascinating fare.
Travel Fiction . . . Journeys of Discovery
Try a Little Romance - Romance fiction from your favorite authors.
Westerns: Novels of the Old West - If you enjoy the Westerns of Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey, try some of these classics...many are in Large Print.
World Mystery Tour - A change of locale for mystery fans: sleuths from around the world.
NONFICTION
& SPECIAL TOPIC READING LISTS
African American Authors. .
. . . .and notable Black writers from around the world. From popular genre fiction
mystery, romance, and science fiction writers, to award winning authors of literary
fiction and prominent writers of non-fiction, this bibliography presents a wide
selection of works available at the Manchester Public Library.
Connecticut
Authors & Their Books
Fascinating Lives: a Selection of Recent
Biographies
Genealogy: A Sampling of Resources at the Manchester Public Library
The Global Gourmet : Cookbooks and More - A taste tempting tour for food lovers.
Manchester
- A sampling of resources available from the Manchester Public Library concerning
the town's history, institutions, architecture, local government, industry and
authors.
Well-being: Body ~ Mind ~ Spirit
Look for more lists in the future.
updated
February 6, 2008
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