Reference Databases for Literature
Books & Authors
Helps answer the classic question, "What do I read next?" with book suggestions from
experts, titles, biographies and more. Includes menus that easily broaden and narrow searches according to author,
title, character, subject and other criteria.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
DearReader
Get the first few chapters of a book emailed to you weekly. Every day, Monday through Friday, you will receive in your email a five-minute selection from a chapter of a book. By the end of the week, you'll have read 2-3 chapters. Choose from 11 different genres, with new books featured each week.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Literature
A collection of full-text literature encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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KDL's What's Next™: Books In Series Database
Search by book or series title or author to find the next book in a series.
Developed and maintained by the Kent District Library.
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Literature Resource Center
Current and comprehensive online literature criticism, author biographies, and reviews for all genres and time periods of literature.
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LitFinder
Provides the opportunity for complete appreciation and study of great literary works by offering access to more than 135,000 full-text poems, stories, plays, and more.
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NoveList
Don't know what to read? Start your journey here. Search by author, title, series, plots, or even books like the one you just finished. Browse lists of award winners, lists of genres, and lists based on age. Create and save lists of your own favorites. Find book discussion guides and more.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
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