Literature Internet Links

Books and Authors - a database that offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Combining over 140,000 titles, 50,000 authors, and thousands of read-alike, award winner and librarian's favorites lists, Books & Authors helps bring readers and literature together. Through the use of expertly written and arranged content and a dynamic, cutting edge user interface, Books & Authors makes exploration of genre fiction and essential non-fiction fun! By leveraging our entire award-winning What Do I Read Next? collection, patrons and students alike can be sure that their next big read comes with a BIG recommendation.

Good Reading magazine logo Good Reading - An Australian resource with information on Everything About Books including thousands of easy to read independent book reviews and lots of interesting Australian and International articles, author profiles, stories on writers' houses, bookshops, short stories, book trivia and more.
- available for use on Ryde Library Services PCs. Also available for access at home by members of Ryde Library Services, by use of the Ryde Library membership card number.

Literary Reference Centre - provides full text information on authors and their works from a combination of sources including books, encyclopaedias and journals. Includes plot summaries, critical essays, reviews, poems and author biographies. Search by author, title, subject or literary genre, or browse publications and most read authors.
- available for use on Ryde Hunters Hill Library Service PCs. Also available for access at home by members of Ryde Hunters Hill Library Service, by use of the Ryde Library membership card number.

Meet The Author - you can see authors introducing their books in their own words. Some of the authors you will know, some are bestsellers, some are newcomers, but they are all speaking in their own words about the books that they are passionate about.

NoveList - Looking for a good book? Use NoveList to look for books by author, title, series, plot description or level of readership (children, young adults, adults etc.). Use the Read-Alikes feature to find other authors who write like your favourite author. Includes plot summaries, genre and theme based lists, discussion guides for book clubs, book talks and details of awards.
- available for use on Ryde Hunters Hill Library Service PCs. Also available for access at home by members of Ryde Hunters Hill Library Service, by use of the Ryde Library membership card number.

Today in Literature - a calendar of engaging stories about the great books, writers, and events in literary history.

What's Next: Books in Series - KDL (Kent District Library) "What's Next" database helps you search series fiction. A series is two or more books linked by character(s), settings, or other common traits.


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