Literature and Books

Search EBSCO Essentials to find open access scholarly works, including some peer reviewed works.  If you are unable to access a particular article, please contact the Reference Desk to inquire about interlibrary loan.

Contains essays and scholarly criticism examining great authors—from William Shakespeare to J. K. Rowling—and their works, 800 full-length videos of great literary works, a Literary Classics eBook shelf of more than 1,000 classic works of literature, and guidance on how to write good essays on literature.

A database about books specifically for younger readers.  It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

A comprehensive source of information about books and audiobooks that includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists, book discussion guides, and more.