American Book Prices Current (HPL Database)

American Book Prices Current is a record of books, manuscripts, autographs, maps and broadsides sold at auction. Regions covered include North America and England, with sales from such other countries as Switzerland, Germany, Monaco, the Netherlands, Australia, and France. ABPC Online currently lists sales beginning in 1975.  Please see a Librarian for access to this service.

BookBrowse - NEW!

BookBrowse is an online magazine for booklovers - including reviews; previews; "beyond the book" articles; author interviews; extensive resources for book clubs, including reading guides, and opportunities to participate in book giveaways!

BookFLIX

Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.

Book Review Digest (SCLS/Live-brary)

Complete reviews of books past and present for children and adults.

Literary Reference Center (SCLS/Live-brary)

Information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. Specifically designed for public libraries, secondary schools, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research.

Literature Resource Center (SCLS/Live-brary)

Information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and time frames. Specifically designed for public libraries, secondary schools, junior/community colleges, and undergraduate research.

NextReads

An eNewsletter service. Receive emailed recommendations based on your interests!

Novelist Plus (SCLS/Live-brary)

Fiction and nonfiction readers' advisory resource. Find read-a-likes by author or plot description.

Novels for Students

Novels for Students is available outside the Library via barcode. Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of 15 to 20 novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Sesame Street eBooks (HPL Database)

The Sesame Street eBookstore provides UNLIMITED access to MORE THAN 150 eBooks based on Sesame Street's early childhood curriculum.  Four (4) different kinds of eBooks are offered: read along books, audio books, animated books, and interactive books.  All are available anywhere, anytime.

Something About the Author (SCLS/Live-brary)

Examine the lives and works of authors and illustrators for children and young adults.