Reference Databases for Literature
DearReader
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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 the series. Developed and maintained by the Kent District Library.
Literature Resource Center
Biographies, photos, and criticism of the world’s writers and their works
LitFinder
contains:
Poem Finder – 100,000 full text poems and poetry information from antiquity to present.
Story Finder – Thousands of full text short stories, criticism, biographies, and photos.
Essay Finder – Full text humanities and social science essays.
NetLibrary eAudiobooks
Hundreds of popular fiction and non-fiction titles, Pimsleur language courses, and the Bible are available to download and listen to on your computer or MP3 player. *Creation of NetLibrary account must be initiated from within a KDL branch location.
NetLibrary eBooks
3,500+ eBooks, including classic works of fiction, speeches, government reports, and more
Novelist
Don't know what to read? Start your journey here. Get book recommendations based on your preferences.
Overdrive eAudiobooks
Choose from a wide selection of audiobooks in variety of genres. Certain title can even be legally copied to CD!
Overdrive eBooks
Without leaving the comfort of your home, you can download and enjoy thousands of ebooks on your computer.
What Do I Read Next?
Includes over 115,000 recommended titles, more than 62,500 plot summaries, and awards information from 561 awards, all to help you uncover new reading adventures, find long-remembered favorites, and discover award-winning titles. Search by genre, subject, author, title, series, and more.