Research Databases

List of research database titles, descriptions and links
about:books

about:books

Everything you want to know about books & authors. It is THE place to find read-alikes, author biographies, plot summaries, specific settings, specific genres, book publishing and purchasing, series information, book reviews, and more!

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American and English full text literature

American and English full text literature

Electronic books of American and English literature - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible - originally published in print – produced by ProQuest / Chadwyck-Healey. Explore American poetry from 1600 to the present. Compare different editions of Shakespeare’s work. Read early American fiction. Explore English drama.

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eBooks, Audiobooks, & Magazines powered by OverDrive

Libby - eBooks, Audiobooks & Magazines

Read, listen, and enjoy. One app, thousands of eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines from your local library. Borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library - anywhere, anytime. All you need is a library card.

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Literary Reference Center

Literary Reference Center

Contains plot summaries, literary criticism, author biographies and interviews, and the full text of thousands of poems and short stories. Research an author, novel, or poem for school or personal interest. Learn more about a literary movement for book discussions. Powered by EBSCOhost​.

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Novelist

Find book recommendations and reading lists. Read about your favorite author. Discover book discussion guides and awards lists.

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