Reading and Books
Links to databases and websites on reading.
For
questions that can be answered with short, factual responses.
eMedia *
- Michigan Library Consortium eBook Catalog and Download Center * – eBooks you can download to read on your home computer (Mac & PC), PDA or Smart Phone.
Databases *
- Books & Authors * – Book reviews and suggestions by interest, subject, author and more.
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NoveList * – Help choosing
fiction books to read, including book discussion guides, lists of award
winners, and more.
Tips on Books & Authors and Novelist
*Databases and eMedia require a library card for access outside of the library
Library Events
- Book Discussions
- Author Events
- Book Sales & Friends Events
- Tech Corner for eBook classes
- CADL's Books Movies and More
Items from our Collection
Selected Magazines
Websites
- WorldCat – Catalog of material in OCLC member libraries in the U.S. and world wide.
- Michigan eLibrary – Information on books including the Michigan Authors and Illustrators (MIAI) database.
- Books in the Media – Books featured on national radio and television shows.
- What’s Next – “What’s Next” helps you search adult fiction in series.
- Goodreads – Collection of book reviews and recommendations from readers all over the world.
- Fantastic Fiction – Book information, reviews and read-alikes.
- Michigan Center for the Book – Information on the One Book program and more to promote Michigan's literary heritage.
- Google eBookstore – Read eBooks on almost any device with an Internet connection. (Some free, some for purchase.)
- Book Repair – List of book preservation companies compiled by MSU Libraries' Preservation Division.
