Books & Reading
Our online resources for readers will help you get the most out of your own reading or plan for your book group. Read book reviews and literary criticism, get reading recommendations by genre or learn more about an author. We also have free resources for writers and self-publishers. If you are looking for e-books, please explore our Books & E-books page.
Looking for something to read? Explore our Books & E-books page. Join us for readings and discussions with major authors and other literary programs - go to our Authors & Books page.
Books & Reading Resources
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Listen to streaming audiobooks from a variety of genres and interest levels. Over 1,200 titles including popular literature, classics, children’s and teen books, mystery, sci-fi, history, and biography. Access generously provided by TumbleBooks during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Strengthens literacy for preschool and elementary school students by pairing more than 120 animated stories with nonfiction e-books on similar topics. Includes some books in Spanish.
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Find thousands of book reviews, published by the American Library Association.
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Updated biographical information, library criticism and reviews on more than 130,000 writers in all disciplines, from ancient times to the present.
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An extensive database of fiction and nonfiction on a wide range of reading interests for adults, teens and kids. Search for books by subject, read full-text reviews and get reading suggestions by author or subject. Book discussion guides are included.
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Improve your computer and business skills. Access nearly 50,000 titles, including 7,000 videos about computing, databases, programming, web design and more. Formerly Safari Books Online.
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Read romance novels instantly - no checkouts, downloads, or holds. Choose from more than 1,700 Romance novels including historical, inspirational, regency, LGBTQ, and western categories. Access generously provided by TumbleBooks during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Improve your computer and business skills. Access nearly 50,000 titles, including 7,000 videos about computing, databases, programming, web design and more. Safari Books Online has recently been renamed O'Reilly Complete Public Library.
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A collection of over 1,000 ebooks for grades 7-12, including graphic novels, enhanced e-books with full audio narration and highlighted text, and classic literature. Unlimited access without checkouts, downloads or holds lists. Access generously provided by TumbleBooks during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Help your child build reading, math and language skills with this fun collection of animated, talking picture books for preschool and elementary-age children. Includes some books in French and Spanish.
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Math concepts taught through stories and literature. This collection of math stories combines animation, narration, and sound to teach math concepts focusing on grades K-6. Access generously provided by TumbleBooks during the COVID-19 crisis.