Databases
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Literary Reference Center
Thousands of plot summaries, author biographies, essays of literary criticism, short stories, poetry and author interviews.
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NoveList K-8 Plus
Geared specifically for teens and the K-8 age group, young readers can search for a good book, find read-alikes, author biographies and reliable recommendations for both fiction and non-fiction titles.
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Primary Search
Articles, many with reading level ratings (lexiles), from popular elementary school magazines covering a broad range of subjects.
Websites
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Amazon
The online retail giant features lists, reviews, and book shopping for both print and digital formats.
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Goodreads
Track and rate what you are reading, see what others are recommending, and learn about authors.
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I-SHARE
Searchable catalog of 86 member Illinois college and university libraries.
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New York Times Book Review
Bestseller lists, book reviews, book buzz and more from the venerable newspaper.
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Project Gutenberg
Free ebooks, primarily classics, from the public domain.
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Reading Group Choices
Partners with publishers, independent bookstores, public libraries, and authors to develop resources to enhance the shared reading group experience by recommending titles that will inspire lively book discussions.
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Reading Group Guides
Help and guidance for your book discussion group. Discover lists of discussion-worthy titles, discussion questions, author biographies, and more.
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WorldCat
WorldCat lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world.