Books & Literature
| Access to these databases is available both in the library and remotely except where noted. | |
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Booksinprint.com offers information on any U.S. title, adult or children’s, no matter the format or the in-print status. The database includes bibliographic records for over 3.7 million books, 320,000 videos and 130,000 audio cassettes. Also included are out-of-print titles, forthcoming books (not yet published), over 600,000 full text reviews, stock availability from top vendors, and information on publishers. Current and continuously updated. For adults, college, high school and middle school students. |
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| Contemporary Literary Criticism Select |
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An extensive collection of critical essays on contemporary authors. More than 600 author entries, including more than 260 of the most-studied authors. Critical analysis of authors works includes essays and excerpts taken from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals. Search by author, title, subject, or critic/critical source. Updated bimonthly. For adults, college and high school students. |
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| Michigan Authors and Illustrators | (Michigan eLibrary) |
| A database of information on authors and illustrators who were born in Michigan, live or have lived in Michigan, or have works about or set in Michigan. Each entry includes biographical information, lists of works by the person and lists of works about the person. Searchable by author, title, city, genre or keyword. Or browse authors' last names. The database is updated continually. For upper elementary kids and older, and adults. | |
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Full Text of the author information and title lists |
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| NetLibrary | |
| An online database of 11,000 e-books (electronic books) on many subjects. Available to view online. Registration with NetLibrary is required at the library first. Once you have created an account at the library, you can access netLibrary from anywhere you have Internet access using your account name, including the library, home, school or work. For adults, college, high school and middle school students. | |
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| NoveList | |
| A great, searchable database of fiction for all ages. Includes book descriptions and reviews when they are available. Search for fiction by subject or plot. Find author read-alikes (i.e., if you like books by this author, you might like these other authors, too). Has theme-oriented book lists and awards lists. Also has book discussion guides for book discussion groups. Updated monthly. Contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter" books, young adult titles and books for adult readers. | |
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| What Do I Read Next? |
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| A powerful reader's advisory database, with many ways to search for something good to read. Search by subject or setting or type of character or plot, and more. Also good for tracking down a series. Contains titles from eight genres of fiction: inspirational, mystery, romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, western and historical novels, general fiction, and classic fiction, as well as some non-fiction. Most of the books included are award-winners, bestsellers or have appeared on recommended reading lists. Has biographical information on some of the authors. Includes books for adults, young adults, and children. | |
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| OCLC catalog of millions of books, videos, audio, and other materials in libraries world wide. Updated daily. For adults, college, high school and middle school students. | |
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