Books and Authors
Resources all about books and authors! Using these resources you can read books, learn more about authors, find out more about books you've already read, and even hear from the authors themselves.
Recommended Resources
Author Talks
Livestreamed chats with amazing authors! Submit your questions when you sign up to attend. New authors every month! See this month's authors.
Biography In Context
Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others.
INSPIRE: Literature
Free to Indiana residents: searchable databases such as Literary Reference Center Plus, MagilOnLiterature Plus, Play Index, Short Story Index, and more!
Libby (Overdrive)
Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader!
Literature Resources (Gale)
Search for author biographies, literary criticism, and articles and essays about topics in literature.
NoveList Plus
A powerful tool to help you find both fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks based on what you enjoy. This database for all ages is searchable by keyword, author, genre, and even story elements like writing style and mood. Also offers author readalikes!
