Celebrating Diversity
Asian-American Fiction
Fiction based on Asian-American culture – Added 12/07
Asian Fiction
Explore fiction which takes place in Asian countries, including China, Thailand and Vietnam. – Added 9/07
Bisexual Fiction
A selection of titles featuring bisexual characters or themes – Added 3/09
Classic & Contemporary Russian Literature
Fiction set in Russia – Added 3/09
Coming to America
These books will take you inside the immigrant experience. – Added 3/09
Contemporary Chinese Fiction
A selection of contemporary titles by Chinese authors – Added 9/09
Far Eastern Fiction
Fiction from China and Japan translated into English – Updated 6/08
Fiction From the Arabic World
Have you been to Cairo? Beirut? Damascus? Travel to these and other fascinating places in these novels of the Arabic world. – Added 12/07
Fiction of India
Enjoy those fun movies from Bollywood? Check out this selection of the best in Indian fiction. – Added 03/09
Gay Fiction
A selection of contemporary and classic gay fiction – Added 03/09
Gay Characters in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror
Speculative fiction with an alternative point of view – Updated 06/09
Gay Mystery & Suspense
A diverse selection of gay-themed mystery and suspense novels – Added 03/09
Hispanic/Latino Fiction
This list includes some of the best fiction by Hispanic/Latino writers. – Added 12/07
If You Like Amy Tan...
You may like these other multicultural novels featuring strong women and family relationships. – Updated 4/09
Inspirational African-American Novels
Amaze yourself with some Inspirational African-American Novels! – Updated 6/08
Interracial Fiction
From the 16th century to today, stories of different people struggling to live in peace – Updated 06/08
Irish Authors, Irish Stories
Books set in Ireland by Irish authors – Added 3/09
Japanese-American Fiction
Novels detailing the lives and adventures of Japanese-American protagonists – New 6/09
Jewish Fiction
Fiction from the perspective of Jewish main characters – Added 9/07
Jewish Mysticism
Tales of mystical wonder set in the universe of the Jewish Kaballah – Updated 07/08
Latino Literary Authors
Venture "South of the Border" to read some of the best fiction from Latin America. – Updated 7/08
Lesbian Fiction
A selection of classic and contemporary titles featuring either Lesbian characters or themes – Added 3/09
Magical Realism
A chiefly literary style or genre originating in Latin America that combines fantastic or dreamlike elements with realism – Added 3/09
Middle Eastern Fiction
From Cairo to Tehran and everywhere in between, check out these great fiction titles set in the Middle East. – Added 11/08
Multi-Cultural Chick Lit
Check out Asian-American, Latina, Jewish-American and Indian-American chick lit. – Added 9/07
Street Fiction
Call it Urban Fiction, Street Lit or Gangsta Fiction, this is one of the fastest-growing fiction genres in publishing today. These books expose the reader to drugs, violence, sex and the gritty realities of street life in urban America. From classic street lit author Iceberg Slim to contemporary writer Terri Woods, Wake County has exciting, if controversial, books for you! – Updated 9/09