KPL Website and Catalog Topics
With coverage back to 1983, Book Review Digest Plus indexes reviews of current fiction and non-fiction, and provides review excerpts and over 100,000 full text reviews
Bringing readers and literature together in combinations of books, authors, genres and favorites.
From Louisa May Alcott to Paul Zindel, the most popular and influential authors of the genre are assessed through criticism of their major works.
Master index to over 130,000 authors included in the 43 literary series published by Gale
This poetry index includes many poems in full text. Also includes a section of anthologies and biographies of some poets.
(OCLC Firstsearch) Catalog of European printing in the early modern era or “hand-press period” (15th century to the 1830s). For home access with a valid KPL library card call 553-7801 for username and password. Also available via MeL.
Publications about books for children and young adults.
Study guides and test-preparation books to help prepare to advance in school, or pass licensing, certification, or competitive entry-level exams.
Online study test for the SAT, ASVAB, Civil Service, GED, ESL and many others. Available in the library and at home to KPL library card holders. New users must register on Learning Express at the library. Once registered, Learning Express Library can be accessed from home. Also available to Michigan residents with a Michigan driver's license or ID from MeL.org.
Information on authors and literary movements and themes, inlcudes Contemporary Authors, Dictionary of Literary Biography and Contemporary Literary Criticism
Poetry index of 600,000 poems with 50,000 full text. Short Story Finder offers full text, explanations, biographies. Over 1,000 complete plays & also includes Essay Finder & Speeches. Includes a Kid's corner.
Michigan eLibrary collection of ebooks.
Find a good book to read with this fiction guide for adults, teens and children
Includes some short stories in full text
Find a good book to read. Includes fiction and nonfiction for adults, teens and children.
Newspapers and Magazines
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Believer, The
Book Links
Bookbird
Booklist
Bookmarks
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Dragon
Kirkus Reviews
Library Journal
Mosaic Literary Magazine
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Current and previous 1 year
New York Review of Books
New York Times Book Review
Paris Review
Passages North
Plays
Poets and Writers
Publisher's Weekly
School Library Journal
Sci-Fi Entertainment
Scottish Life
Starlog
Third Coast
Writer
Winter's Digest
Community Resources
Phone 269-343-4003
To encourage the writing and reading of poetry through contests, publishing, workshops, and performances.
Phone 269-553-7821
Used book store; sponsor special programs and events; volunteer opportunities; newsletter.
Phone 269-321-8729
To promote awareness in reading and reading instruction.
Phone 269-373-4938
Art classes in papermaking, printmaking, bookbinding and creative writing, annual Edible Book Contest (April).
Phone 269-343-8666
Free individual tutoring of English-speaking adults in reading, writing, and spelling, stressing Laubach method, a phonetic system; tutor-training workshops.
Phone 269-381-8659
Donation of books to book-needy children who are recommended by local educators.
Websites
Authors
Author pseudonyms, aliases, nicknames, working names, legalized names, pen names, etc.
A non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books. Official sponsor of Young People’s Poetry Week and Children’s Book Week.
Information about Michigan authors and illustrators, links to email addresses or websites, information about titles, and how to book them for school visits and conferences.
Information on contemporary Native North American authors with bibliographies of their published works, biographical information, and links to interviews, online texts and tribal websites.
Book Awards
The Michigan Notable Books list, formerly known as Read Michigan, is an annual selection of books representing the diverse history and culture of our state.
For all Pulitzer Prize related information, this searchable database helps users access information about the history of the awards, the winners, and the award categories.
Book Blogs
Book Clubs
Reading guides to help you to think about a book. Great for book clubs.
Designed to help book clubs be even more effective by getting the most out of their selections.
Provides helpful links to the American Library Association's picks, books for the kids, Woman's Day favorites and more.
Whether you're reading them for the first time or revisiting your favorite, these books kept readers eagerly turning pages for six years!
A public directory that specializes in listings for book clubs and reader's circles. Anyone may post a listing or search for a group by zip code.
A place to search when you need a little help in discussing your favorite book.
Books Books Books
Provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship.
Site includes a list of canonical, Western literature often taught in secondary education and college courses, accompanied by summaries of the text by scholars, author profiles, and traditional crib note interpretations.
Provides students, researchers, and librarians with access to books and information including a searchable quotation database, World Fact Book, Gray's Anatomy, and Strunk's
Listing of web resources providing information about best selling books in a variety of topical and genre areas.
Reviews, excerpts, and reading guides.
Provides thoughtful book reviews, features, in-depth author profiles & interviews, excerpts of new releases, literary games & contests.
Site features news about new books and a searchable database that allows for title, author and keyword seaching.
Web sites organized into bestseller lists, genres, book reviews, electronic texts, book news, and much more.
C-SPAN program on books and authors.
With over 18,000 reverse links, the most comprehensive online portal into the book industry. For librarians, publishers, booksellers, authors, and general book enthusiasts.
From the Appleton Public Library (WI), an alphabetical guide to the Dewey Classification System.
Author bibliographies and book descriptions, plus a new books section.
Google Print puts the content of books where you can find it most easily; right in Google search results.
Enter what you're reading it's an easy, library-quality catalog. LibraryThing connects you with people who read the same things.
From the Library of Congress: How to Find a Novel, Short Story, or Poem Without Knowing its Title or Author.
Promotes reading in Michigan.
Comprehensive list of web links for book lovers. Includes book reviews, book discussion guides, booksellers, e-books, literary awards, genre fiction sites, online literary magazines, & much more.
Books that have been discussed on National Public Radio.
With FictionFinder, you can search for books, eBooks, and audiobooks by titles, authors, ISBNs, and other information such as literary awards and book summaries.
Literary and genre fiction information. Book reviews, recommended lists, discussion forums, genre fiction, readers advisory resources, and new titles.
Help in finding a good book from the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County.
Categorized web links for book interests: awards, reading groups, reading lists, genre fiction, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction, and young adult.
Books from the University of Michigan collection, scanned for preservation purposes.
Listen to readings and lectures of noted writers reading from their works and the works of other significant authors.
Links cover a variety of aspects about literature, authorship, book buying, genres, and much more.
Books for Children
Children create their own book lists from over 6,000 titles, take quizzes on the books they've read offline, and earn points and prizes.
Reader's advisory service, with hundreds of recommended book reviews of children's literature in a variety of reading levels and interest areas. Features printable coloring pages, Harry Potter trivia, and great book lists.
The Screen Actors Guild Foundation brings you an on-line streaming video program featuring members reading children's books aloud.
Book series that appeal to boys. Links contain annotated information about authors, publication dates, and number of books in a series.
Reviews of current books for children. With concise summaries and critical evaluations. Includes the year's best books, and an accessible index.
A non-profit trade organization dedicated to encouraging literacy and the use and enjoyment of children’s books. Includes an online catalog, education programs, author profiles, awards information, and much more.
Gathers and categorizes the growing number of Internet resources related to books for children and young adults.
Information about book series that appeal to girls. A recommended links section contains annotated information about authors, publication dates, and number of books in a particular series.
Houses one of the largest collection of original art work, manuscripts, personal correspondences and memorabilia of deAngeli, a writer and illustrator of children's books.
Welcome to the Michigan Reads! One State, One Preschool Book Program.
Launching young readers.
Bookstores
Searches for the best deal in books anywhere on-line.
Online marketplace for used, rare, and out-of-print books. Connects those who buy books with those who sell them.
Connects people to thousands of independent book sellers around the world.Their proprietary technology and advanced logistics allows them to offer over 30 million used, new and hard-to-find titles to consumers, libraries and other institutions.
A commercial site that allows users to search, browse, read, and purchase books.Product profiles include customer reviews, product details, price, used products, customer ratings, and suggested items.
An online bookstore dedicated to making out-of-print books available. Readers can easily find and order out-of-print titles online, by mail, or by a toll-free phone number.
A commercial site for books, music, and videos. Includes price, reviews, recommended items, subject links, access to book clubs, newsletters, and much more.
African American literature - online bookstore.
Click on the U.S. map to find where local booksellers are located and when upcoming book sales are scheduled.
Bookbug is Kalamazoo’s only independent children’s bookstore!
Over 50 million new, used, rare, and out of print books. A one-stop search site that lets users view the collections of over 50,000 sellers of new, used, rare, and out of print books.
Multiple books price comparison.
A not for profit organization that supports the aims of independent bookstores, including free speech, literacy, and programs that encourage reading. Includes a directory of independently run bookstores.
Compare new and used book prices across major online bookstores.
Order used books from a local book seller. Contains an online inventory of over 70,000 gift quality used books.
Site matches you with rare, collectible and quality books that have been donated to public libraries.The money you spend goes directly to that library. Site features a searchable database, browsing by author capability, and list of participating libraries.
Independent bookstore, provides a searchable database by subject, author, title, or keyword for fiction, non-fiction, used books and text books to browse and purchase items online.
Comic Books and Graphic Novels
What's happening in the world of comics.
Comic book reviews and recommendations.
Publisher of a wide variety of comics.
Publisher's website.
Largest distributor of English-language comics. Includes previews and reviews.
Publisher's website.
News, reviews, previews and more.
Graphic novel site for Teens and Kids.
Web Zine with interviews, reviews and more raising the awareness of women in the comic industry.
E-Books
The original, oldest e-text project on the Internet. Searchable database includes over 10,000 available e-books and public domain materials.
Mysteries
Looking for a mystery? Check out this list compiled by a retired school librarian.
A resource for lovers of mystery, crime, thriller, spy, and suspense books. It has a listing of over 2,500 authors, with chronological lists of their books.
Romance Novels
Latest news and views of Romance novels. Includes reviews, mailbag, archives, emporium, contributors, and links to web resources.
Science Fiction
Reviews, news, link to other fan sites, and author interviews. Hosts the Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine website.
Suggested Science Fiction and Fantasy titles.
Spanish Language
Informs educational decision-makers about books centered around Latino people and culture and about books in Spanish and their value in education of English-speaking and Spanish-speaking children and adolescents.
Literacy web site for Spanish speaking parents. Reading tips for parents in Spanish and English!
Primary access point for research relating to those parts of the world that have been influenced by the Luso-Hispanic heritage.Includes online resources and archival collections for students and researchers.
Extensive network of related links, covering Latin American and Iberian book collections, acquisitions, and trade. Links to library catalogs, academic collections, related organizations, and more.
Developed for the Spanish or bilignual user. Provides a link between the European Commission's Digital Heritage and Cultural Contents program and the libraries, archives and museums of Spain.