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.
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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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Create and publish your own books in print and e-book formats, including ePUB, MOBI, PDF and more. This easy-to-use online tool offers professionally designed templates, easy revisions, and all the resources you need to publish professional-looking books.
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Improve your computer and business skills. Access more than 2,000 digital books about computing, databases, programming, web design and more.
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See what independent authors are up to in this collection of e-books devoted exclusively to self-published authors. Collections include Indie Washington, featuring authors from Washington State, and LJ Select, a collection of self-published titles reviewed and selected by the Library Journal.
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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.