 MasterFILE Premier
Full text for more than 2,000 general interest magazines dating as far back as 1975. Includes reference books, book reviews, biographies, primary source documents, and images. Updated daily. Details
NoveList
Helps readers find new books based on books they've read or topics in which they are interested. Details
WorldCat
Catalog of books and other materials held in libraries worldwide. Updated daily. Details
What Do I Read Next?
More than 70,000 recommended titles along with author biographies. Details
Student Resource Center
Covers biography, literature, history, and science. Includes primary documents. Details
Books in Print
Search over 3.4 million books, audios and videos currently available or soon to be released. Includes a directory of publishers and full-text reviews. For additional searching features try Books in Print Professional. Details
Credo Reference (until 11/30/08)
Full-text content from 100 reference books covering a broad range of subjects, plus dynamic, customizable tables; maps; and images. Details
LitFinder
Full-text poems, short stories, essays, speeches and plays with summaries, biographies and photographs. Details
Spanish Books in Print with Reviews
Identifies and describes in print, forthcoming, audio, video and out-of-print Spanish-language titles. Includes detailed publisher information, author links, and additional links to Spanish language resources. Details
Literature Resource Center
Biographies, bibliographies and critical analysis of more than 120,000 contemporary authors. Details
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Overbooked
This 'Web site for ravenous readers' offers annotated book lists on many nonfiction and fiction topics, book reviews, and links to other great reading websites.
SparkNotes
Free online literature study guides, also includes guides for several other subjects.
Literary Criticism Collection
Includes critical and biographical Web sites about authors and their works that can be browsed by author, by title, or by nationality and literary period. Also includes links to other sources on the web.
New York Times: Book Reviews
Search book reviews since 1981.
Yahoo! Directory: Literature/Authors
Browse categories or search for authors' websites, interviews, and more.
BookPage
Book reviews and author interviews.
Star Tribune Book Reviews
Recent reviews in the Star Tribune.
Minnesota Authors & Illustrators
Author information including a list of award winners from MN.
KidsReads
Book lists, series by titles, authors, quizzes and games.
BookSpot: Book Reviews
Links to several online book review sites.
Librarians' Index to the Internet: Book Reviews
Extensive links to book review sites on the Web.
ACQWeb's Directory of Book Reviews on the Web
A megasite with links to book review sources organized into categories, such as General Review Sites, Children's and YA Books, Literature and Fiction, and various subject areas.
Children's Literature Network
Local events, author links, featured books and more from an Upper Midwest resource group.
Open Book
Minnesota's center for reading, writing and book arts.
Poetry Daily
A new poem and poet are featured daily. Poetry news, reviews, and interviews.
Minnesota Book Awards
Powell's.com - Award Winners
Recent and past winners of major literary awards.
Arts & Letters Daily
News and reviews in the following subjects: philosophy, aesthetics, literature, language trends, breakthroughs, ideas, criticism, culture, history, music, disputes, and gossip. Updated daily.
National Book Awards
Pulitzer Prizes
Resources for Minnesota Writers
A listing of Minnesota literary organizations, publications, educational and funding opportunities, as well as national and other general resources for writers. From The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library website.
New Pages Guide to Review Sources
An extensive listing of online book review sites, with an emphasis on the alternative press and a long list of links to daily newspaper review sections.
CliffsNotes
Free online literature study guides, also includes guides for several other subjects.
the litblog co-op
Links to several literary weblogs, "uniting the leading literary weblogs for the purpose of drawing attention to the best of contemporary fiction, authors and presses."
QBR.com: The Black Book Review Online
Reviews, interviews, bestseller lists, and recommended reading.
Loft Literary Center
Classes, programs and many services for readers and writers.
Recommended Books from ALSC
A variety of book lists covering diversity, global settings, bilingual stories and award winning books from the Association for Library Service to Children.
Cooperative Children's Book Center
Books, ideas and research related to children's literature from the University of Wisconsin.
Poets.org
Poem database, information on poets, poetry awards, poetry almanac, and writers' resources.
African American Literature Book Club
Book reviews, author profiles, discussion groups, and more.
RITA Awards
Dislocate.
University of Minnesota's literary journal of poetry, fiction and nonfiction.
Mystery Award Winners
Man Booker Prize
Poets.org
Poem database, information on poets, poetry awards, poetry almanac, and writers' resources.
The Quills
The Quills Literacy Foundation has created "the first national book awards program in which the people, not the critics, decide who's the best of the best."
Children's Book Council
Non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the enjoyment of children's books.
Parent's Choice
A non-profit consumer guide to quality children's books, media and toys.
Pronouncing Dictionary of Authors' Names
Many children's authors are included in this helpful list.
Talking Volumes
Multimedia regional book club sponsored by the Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, and the Loft.
Rain Taxi
Local quarterly review of literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction, emphasizing "works that push the boundaries of language, narrative, and genre."
Poetry Portal
Links to ezines and poetry sites around the world, information on poetry events, competitions and publishing.
Poetry Magic
Resources for writing, teaching and reading poetry.
Minnesota Book Publishers' Roundtable
Membership directory of publishers located in Minnesota.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Award Winners
Minnesota Authors and Illustrators [pdf]
An extensive list from Rochester Public Library.
Writer's Digest
Tips and other resources for writers.
Poets & Writers
Online tools for writers, grant opportunities, discussion forums, and more.
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