Library
The easiest way to find this is to use the library’s catalog. Depending on the integrated library system (or ILS) the library subscribes to, the process might be slightly different. Generally, you can use a catalog system on a computer to search by title, author, subject, genre, and more.
Did you know?
According to the Pew Research Center, the average American household owns around 29 books. However, 3-in-10 Americans read e-books now (2021).
The distribution between frequent and less frequent readers was relatively even. Among those who had read a book in the past 12 months:
- 8% said they had read 1 book
- 17% had read 2-3 books
- 16% had read 4-5 books
- 19% had read 6-10 books
- 18% had read 11-20 books
- 22% had read more than 20 books
Did you know?
According to a survey carried out in the UK for World Book Day in 2015, the average home has 158 books. — A quarter of them, however, have never been opened.
Some 16% of people admitted to owning certain books purely to make themselves look more intelligent. Among the titles they felt good about owning were To Kill a Mockingbird, Moby-Dick and the Bible. — By contrast, people felt embarrassed to own Fifty Shades of Grey and anything by James Patterson.
Dystopian
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Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451 Literary analysis and summary of the dystopian short novel, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. First published in 1953, the novel is regarded as perhaps the greatest work by the American author. Critics praised it for its stance against censorship and its defense of literature as necessary both to the humanity of individuals and…
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Animal Farm
Animal Farm Literary analysis and summary of the 1945 novella by George Orwell – Animal Farm. ‘Well, that was far too accurate to be enjoyable.’ Says a review on Goodreads. A satirical allegory of the Russian Revolution, ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell, an English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic. Scholars consider this one of his most remarkable…
Authors
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Agatha Christie
Celebrating the Queen of Mystery: Agatha Christie Today, we raise our metaphorical magnifying glasses and don our figurative detective hats to celebrate the birthday of none other than the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie. Born on September 15, 1890, in Torquay, Devon, England, Dame Agatha Mary Clarissa Christie remains an enigmatic and enduring figure…
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Ursula K Le Guin
Ursula K Le Guin, Inventor Of Worlds Ursula K Le Guin, an iconic figure in the realm of speculative fiction. Her profound contributions to literature and her unique ability to transport readers earned her a reputation of creator of worlds. Through her visionary storytelling, she challenged traditional genre boundaries, daringly blending science fiction, fantasy, and…
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John Grisham
John Grisham: A Master Storyteller in the Legal Thriller Realm Along with Tom Clancy and J. K. Rowling, Grisham is one of only three authors to have sold two million copies on the first printing. I’ve been thinking about Grisham a lot lately. He’s been a constant companion to my father-in-law ever since he was…
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The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings: A Timeless Epic of Fantasy and Adventure “The Lord of the Rings,” written by J.R.R. Tolkien, is an iconic and timeless masterpiece in the fantasy genre. This epic saga, first published in three volumes from 1954 to 1955. And undoubtedly, has become a literary classic that continues to inspire and…
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Neil Gaiman
Neil Gaiman Gaiman’s catalog is sprawling, covering everything from short stories and comics to children’s books and novels. Gaiman brings exquisite detail, lovingly rendered settings, multifaceted and endearing characters, and lore that seems to have roots far deeper than the page. For all these reasons Neil Gaiman will go down as one of the most…