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Information about books and authors.

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American and English Full Text Literature Collections

Electronic books of American and English literature - poetry, drama, fiction, and the Bible - originally published in print – produced by ProQuest / Chadwyck-Healey. 

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EBSCOhost eBooks

Full digital text of selected books. 

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Literary Reference Source

Literary Reference Source is an EBSCO database containing reliable information on thousands of authors and their works across all literary genres and time periods. This information will help you successfully write your own literary analysis essay! The database includes:

  • Complete text for thousands of classic and contemporary poems, short stories and novels
  • Articles and essays of literary criticism
  • Plot summaries and synopses
  • Author biographies and interviews
  • Book reviews
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NoveList

NoveList is the secret to finding your next great read! NoveList is a trusted source of information about fiction that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. 

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NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8 is a comprehensive source of information about children's fiction that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more. 

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Ohio Digital Library

Provides ebooks, digital audiobooks, music and video. 

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Salem Press

Online access to award winning-content. Search in over 40 reference titles on Health, History (Countries, Peoples & Cultures), Literature, and Science.  Must log in with Library Card Number to access.  

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Very Short Introductions

Discover a new topic or subject with these intelligent and serious introductions written by authors who are experts in their field.

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