Reference Databases for Literature
DearReader
Get the first few chapters of a book emailed to you weekly. New books featured each week.
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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
Biographies, photos, and criticism of the world’s writers and their works.
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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NetLibrary eAudiobooks
2,000+ popular fiction and nonfiction titles, Pimsleur language courses, and the Bible are available to download and listen to on your computer or MP3 player.
NetLibrary eBooks
Almost 15,000 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.
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OverDrive eAudiobooks
Choose from a wide selection of audiobooks in variety of genres. Certain titles 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.
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