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Info and Events on Literature, Drama, Philosophy, and What To Read Next


Below are Library-selected resources and events where you will be able to find information and enrichment in literature, drama, philosophy and what books to read next. These resources have been collected primarily for public library users but may also be helpful to SJSU users.
 Books and Literature Databases 

Anyone may access these databases on Library computers, but access away from Library computers requires an SJ Library card number and PIN.


For Literature Homework

Literary Criticism and Summaries, Author Info, Book Reviews and More — Literary Reference Center Opens in new window

Find what you need among thousands of plot summaries, overviews, literary criticism articles, author biographies, book reviews, classic and contemporary poems and short stories, author interviews, and classic texts.


For What To Read Next

NoveList Plus Opens in new window

Do you need help finding that perfect book? Then search among fiction and nonfiction titles, and also find author read-alikes, book lists, book discussion guides and more. Important: Use your library card number when the database asks you for Patron ID.

NoveList K-8 Plus Opens in new window

Find out what to read next with this source of recommended titles for ages 4-13. Important: Use your library card number when the database asks you for Patron ID.



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 Literature, Drama, and Philosophy Websites   - Select a subject to see annotated weblinks and more.

Book Buying and Collecting
Books into Movies
Drama and Theater
eBooks and eAudio

Literary Criticism
Literary Study Guides
Mythology and Folklore
Philosophy and Philosophers

Poetry
Shakespeare
Theater in San José
Youth Literature

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 Websites on What To Read Next   - Select a subject to see annotated weblinks and more.

Book Recommendations
If We Don't Have It...
Award Winning Books
Bestsellers
Book Clubs

Book Lists
Book Reviews
Children's Literature
DaVinci Code
Forthcoming Books

Mysteries and Crime Fiction
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Series Books
Westerns

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 Books on Books and Literature 

Book Search:

Find Books in San José Public Library or in Link+

Cookie Setter


eBooks:

eBooks from net Library

Includes Cliffs Notes. Anyone may access these eBooks in the Library, but access away from the Library requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. — For ebook assistance, see Who To Contact for More Help.

Downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks from Overdrive

Includes Cliffs Notes. These are available to all SJLibrary card holders outside the Library; not available on any Library computers.

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  San José Library Books and Literature Events  

The following events are scheduled at the King Library and San José Public Library branches. Select a Title link for more information about an event.
List 1 - 35 of 35 records
Date/Time Title Location
Wed, Feb 10
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
West Valley Book Club West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. - Community Room
Wed, Feb 10
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Non-Fiction Book Club Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave. - Meeting Room B
Sat, Feb 13
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
David Mas Masumoto - Author Visit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
Sat, Feb 13
11:00 AM
Sci-Fi Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Study Room B
Tue, Feb 16
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
'A Mysterious Past' Book Club West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. - Community Room
Tue, Feb 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
History Book Club Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave. - Program Room
Tue, Feb 16
7:00 PM
Evening Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Thu, Feb 18
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
English as a Second Language Book Club Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave. - Program Room
Thu, Feb 18
10:15 AM
Morning Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Study Room B
Sat, Feb 20
11:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Book Club & Tea Tasting East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
1102 E. Santa Clara St.
Sat, Feb 20
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cool Cuisine: Taking the Bite Out of Global Warming Almaden Community Center Community Room,
Mon, Feb 22
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Willow Glen Library Book Club Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Feb 22
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
South Asian Book Club Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East
Mon, Feb 22
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
'Reading on the Avenue' Book Club Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Feb 23
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Intro. to Baby Sign Language Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room
Wed, Feb 24
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
A Talk by the President of Roots of Change Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd.
Wed, Feb 24
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Contemporary Classics Book Club East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
1102 E. Santa Clara St.
Wed, Feb 24
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Cambrian Mystery Book Club Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave.
Thu, Feb 25
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Full Bloom Book Club Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Feb 25
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
The Center for Literary Arts presents Poet Marilyn Chin Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - 225/229 2nd Floor
Thu, Feb 25
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
An Evening with Author Jonah Raskin West Valley Branch Library
1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. - Community Room
Thu, Feb 25
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Center for Literary Arts presents Poet Marilyn Chin Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - 225/229 2nd Floor
Sat, Feb 27
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friends of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library Book Sale Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Library Bookstore patio area, SJSU entrance.
Sat, Feb 27
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Silicon Valley Reads Panel with Slow Food South Bay Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room
Sat, Feb 27
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Understand the Connection Between Diet and Heart Disease Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East - Community Room
Wed, Mar 3
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Evergreen Library Book Club: In Defense of Food : An Eater's Manifesto Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Sat, Mar 6
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Silicon Valley Reads, 2010 Willow Glen Branch Library
1157 Minnesota Ave. - Community Room
Mon, Mar 8
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rose's Book Club Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room
Tue, Mar 9
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Center for Literary Arts presents a reading by Daniel Alarcon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - 225/229 2nd Floor
Wed, Mar 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Silicon Valley Reads - Tea Tasting Tully Community Branch Library
880 Tully Rd.
Sat, Mar 13
11:00 AM
Sci-Fi Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Study Room B
Tue, Mar 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
History Book Club Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave. - Program Room
Tue, Mar 16
7:00 PM
Evening Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Thu, Mar 18
10:15 AM
Morning Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Study Room B
Wed, Mar 24
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
University Scholar Series, Dr. Stephen J. Morewitz Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - 225/229 2nd Floor

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