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

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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 & Literature Databases 

Anyone may access these 3 databases on Library computers, but access away from Library computers requires an SJ Library card number and PIN. Selecting one of these 3 links also will open a new window.


Literature Databases:

Literature Resource Center

Find literary criticism and author biographies from every age and literary discipline. Includes information from Contemporary Authors, Contemporary Literary Criticism Select and more.

LitFinder

Find the text of poems, plays, short stories, speeches and more. Also includes analysis, biographies and images having to do with these literary works.


Database on What To Read Next:

What Do I Read Next?

Find out what to read next with this source of recommended titles, plot summaries and more, all to help you find new reading adventures, long-remembered favorites and award-winning reads.


See all SJPL Databases

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

Book Buying & Collecting
Books into Movies
Drama & Theater Awards
eBooks & eAudio
Folklore & Oral Tradition
Literary Criticism
Literary Genres

Literary Study Guides
Literary Terms
Mythology
Philosophy & Philosophers
Plays
Poetry
Shakespeare

Short Stories
Standard Book Numbers
Teaching Drama
Theater History
Theater in San Jose
Writers' Tools
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 & Crime Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Series Books
Westerns

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 Books on Books & 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 & 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 - 23 of 23 records
Date/Time Title Location
Thu, Nov 20
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ESL Book Club Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave. - Program Room
Thu, Nov 20
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Full Bloom Book Club Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room
Thu, Nov 20
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Book Discussion Group Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Thu, Nov 20
12:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Cannery Row: A Celebration and Exploration Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Center for Steinbeck Studies, 5th Floor
Mon, Nov 24
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
South Asian Book Club Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East
Tue, Dec 2
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Almaden Book Buddies Book Club Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave. - Program Room
Wed, Dec 3
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Evergreen Library Book Club: A Walk in the Woods : Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson Evergreen Branch Library
2635 Aborn Rd. - Community Room
Thu, Dec 4
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Anita Amirrezvani Reads From Her New Novel, The Blood of Flowers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Rooms 225/229, 2nd Floor
Mon, Dec 8
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Edenvale Book Club Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East
Mon, Dec 8
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Rose's Book Club Rose Garden Branch Library
1580 Naglee Ave. - Community Room
Wed, Dec 10
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Pearl Avenue Library Book Club Pearl Avenue Branch Library
4270 Pearl Ave.
Wed, Dec 10
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cambrian Non-Fiction Book Club Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave. - Meeting Room B
Thu, Dec 11
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Author Art Rodriguez Educational Park Branch Library
1770 Educational Park Dr.
Sat, Dec 13
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturday Sci-Fi Book Club Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Tue, Dec 16
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
History Book Club Almaden Branch Library
6445 Camden Ave. - Program Room
Wed, Dec 17
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Cambrian Mystery Book Club Cambrian Branch Library
1780 Hillsdale Ave. - Meeting Room B
Thu, Dec 18
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Book Discussion Group Vineland Branch Library
1450 Blossom Hill Rd. - Community Room
Mon, Dec 29
6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
South Asian Book Club Edenvale Branch Library
101 Branham Ln. East
Sun, Jan 25
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Let's Talk About It - Jewish Literature Discussion Series Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Room 225, 2nd Floor
Sun, Feb 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Let's Talk About It - Jewish Literature Discussion Series Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Room 225, 2nd Floor
Sun, Mar 22
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Let's Talk About It - Jewish Literature Discussion Series Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Room 225, 2nd Floor
Sun, Apr 26
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Let's Talk About It - Jewish Literature Discussion Series Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Room 225, 2nd Floor
Sun, May 31
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Let's Talk About It - Jewish Literature Discussion Series Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
150 E. San Fernando St. - Room 225, 2nd Floor

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This page last updated October 28, 2008 by the Web Team

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