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Subscription Databases and E-books

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• BookBrowse for Libraries
  BookBrowse seeks out and recommends interesting and well written books.  It provides information to help you find the perfect book, learn about award winning books, start a book club, gain author biographies, and more.
  
• BookFlix
  Scholastic BookFlix is an 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 Index with Reviews
  This database provides information on over 5 million book titles, in a wide range of formats. BIR also contains almost 800,000 full-text searchable book reviews from such sources as Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, etc.
  
• Book Review Digest Retrospective
  Excerpts from and citations to reviews of adult and juvenile fiction and non-fiction published from 1905 through 1982.
• NextReads
  Select your favorite book genres and receive customized booklists by email. Available for all ages. Also check out our NextReads Archive for past book recommendations: Adults & Teens | Kids & Tweens
  
• NoveList Plus
  Comprehensive resource for those seeking new fiction and non-fiction titles, including lists of award winners and discussion guides for book clubs.
  
• NoveList K-8 Plus
  Reading suggestions and lists for children in grades K - 8 arranged by author, title, series and topics.
• Sesame Street eBooks
  Hang out with your Sesame Street friends with animated and interactive eBooks starring your favorite characters.
• OneClickDigital from Recorded Books
  Browse and checkout audiobooks to your computer, iPod, or mobile device. Please note: first-time users must create a free user account and download and install the OneClickdigital Media Manager. Mac users, please review the special Mac instructions (PDF).
• OverDrive Digital Media Catalog
  E-Books, downloadable audiobooks, downloadable music, and downloadable videos. NEW! Step-by-Step Guides on How to Download an eBook from OverDrive.
  
• TumbleBook Library
  An online collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources.

Websites Selected by Librarians

• Web Sites for Book Lovers
  From Morton Grove Public Library, a selection of sites on all aspects of reading, book discussion groups, publishers, and related topics.
  
• Bookspot
  A resource for readers, featuring book reviews, news, reading lists, and author and publisher information.
  
• Karen's Reference Notebook - Literature: Books
  Includes links to websites of bookstores, online books and audiobooks, book reviews, and book discussion groups.
  
• Overbooked
  Providing information about new and notable fiction and nonfiction. Includes booklists, new book information, and other online resources.
  
• Readers Advisory Link Farm
  Extensive list of links to Readers Advisory resources compiled by a Library Science professor. This directory is arranged by type of resource and also by genre.
  
• Award Annals: Book Awards
  Lists all the major book awards describing the books and ranking them in their category.
  
• Series and Sequels
  A listing of fiction books for adults which are part of a series, or are sequels to earlier novels. Can be searched by author, title and series name or characters.
  
• Based on the Book
  Find book, short story, and plays that have been made into movies. Search by book, or movie title. From the Mid-Continent Public Library.
  
• BookTour
  Search for author appearances and literary events happening near you.
  
• DailyLit
  Read sections of books online or register to have sections of books or audiobooks emailed or sent to your RSS feed automatically.
  
• LibraryThing
  Catalog your own library in a virtual bookshelf and discover what others are reading in this online community.