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Reference Databases

Literature

  • Literary Reference Source
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    Literary Reference Source includes thousands of critical essays, book reviews, literary journals, author biographies, plot summaries and more covering all literary genres and timeframes.  It also contains full text for classic novels, short stories and poems. 

  • Magill's Literary Annuals
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    An online collection containing Magill’s Literary Annuals (1977 – 2010) and other historical sources. The former offers hundreds of critical essays per issue, addressing fiction, poetry and nonfiction from a given year. 

  • NoveList
    Hits: 1977
    Look up a favorite book to see read-alike recommendations, or browse books by appeal (pace/character/writing style). Book descriptions, reviews, discussion guides, awards and series information are included.
  • NoveList K-8
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    Children can look up a favorite book to see read-alike recommendations. Reading lists by genre, age (0-8, 9-12, teen), award name, and appeal (pace/character/writing style) are included.