Literature and Language Arts

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Literature Resource Center by Gale

The database provides biographical and bibliographical information on American, English and world authors and their works and includes literary criticism, plot summaries, and the ability to search by literary theme, literary movement and time period.

Books & Authors

Books & Authors provides readers with a tool to search for just the right book to read, with Expert Picks, Award Winners, and much more.

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Are you looking for a good book or read-alike titles for a favorite author? NoveList provides thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, plus book discussion guides and Recommended Reads book lists.


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