Readers' Reference
From GRPLpedia
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Criticism and Study Guides
Cliffs Notes available for check out at the library
Cliffs Notes online
MonkeyNotes printable and downloadable notes from Pink Monkey (mostly free)
SparkNotes printable and downloadable notes (small charge to download PDFs)
Databases
Books and Authors explores the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. Backed by a team of hand-picked genre experts, Books and Authors connects readers with books and provides read-alikes, author and genre searches, and listings of award-winning titles.
NetLibrary Access nearly 15,000 eBooks and 1600 audiobooks--fiction and nonfiction titles, award winning authors, classics, and more. Set up your free NetLibrary account at a GRPL library. Once your account is set, you will be able to go to www.netlibrary.com directly to access eBooks and eAudiobooks online.
Novelist provides enhanced subject access to over 125,000 fiction titles. With NoveList, you can find fiction titles based on a favorite author, title, or description. Access author Read-alikes with suggested titles and authors that are similar to your favorites. Browse lists based on genre or awards (over 1000 pre-made lists). Read and use feature articles, book discussion guides, and booktalks developed exclusively for NoveList.
Online Booksellers
AddALL Search for any book you want, comparing the prices and services among 41 on-line bookstores. AddALL provides new, used and rare book searches.
Advanced Book Exchange Good source for out-of-print books. Free search service. Links to MX BookFinder.
Alibris Excellent website for those interested in rare books. Offers a search mechanism for locating used, out-of-print and antiquarian books. Alibris also offers the opportunity to share ideas about rare books with other collectors.
Texts of Books Online
Bibliomania A good source for access to online books. Subjects include reference, fiction, poetry and general non-fiction.
Google Book Search Thousands of books for online viewing, searching, and printing.
IPL Books Collection - Contains over 20,000 titles that can be browsed by author, title, or by Dewey Decimal Classification.
On-Line Books Page From the University of Pennsylvania, this site accesses the full texts of over 13,000 items. One of its many features is online banned books.
Project Gutenberg One of the best and most interesting site for online literature. Lists hundreds of classic works of literature that can be downloaded.
