• Published by Gale

Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. The ideal convergence of science and serendipity, this online resource leverages the Internet's unique capacity to create, build, communicate and sustain communities of readers.

With an up-to-date and configurable interface, and a unique Open Web component, Books & Authors offers libraries of all kinds a powerful tool that promotes the discovery of literature, and where to find it in your library. Backed by a team of hand-picked genre experts, Books and Authors connects readers with books and provides a number of key functions in your library, including:

• Increase circulation of fiction and non-fiction
• Build and promote book clubs and programs in your library
• Help patrons make informed reading choices
• Drives potential and existing patrons to your library database via the Open Web.

Who, What, When, Where — simple choices for Reader Advisory support

Powered by Gale's popular What Do I Read Next? series, Books & Authors combines both browseable menus and visual search technology to guide readers from every level of reading proficiency to books that match their interests. Access your next great read via:

• Author Search
• Title and Series Search
• "If you like..." Search
• Author, Title and Genre Browse
• Awards Search
• Who, What, When, Where — Graphical Search
• Advanced Search
• And many more!

Review:

"Books and Authors pushes the envelope for reader's advisory databases by providing one of the most visually attractive and socially interactive databases available. Books and Authors exceeds expectations. As one of the most enjoyable and user-friendly resources available for those searching for new titles, the latest book reviews, the most up-to-date information, or simply to share a series favorite, Gale Cengage's Books and Authors wins hands down."
--School Library Journal, June 2009

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