
I was going to suggest the Know It All or More Information Than Required, but sadly we don't have either. :( I'll keep thinking about it. . .

A couple of years ago I discovered the elizabeth george mysteries using this fun website--
http://www.whichbook.net/default.aspx I like it because you can search by categories like optimistic, happy, or funny, as well as character/plot/setting. It's maintained by library staff in England, Wales and Scotland who include books of fiction and poetry in paperback written in or translated into English and published since 1995.