Books and Literature

Tools for readers and educators

Library Databases

ComicsPlus - Children's Library

For ages 14 and under: Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your computer or mobile device. | more info »

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

ComicsPlus - Full Library

For all ages: Unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga on your computer or mobile device. | more info »

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

The Collections include books that are published or distributed in the United States and Canada and in print when the current H.W. Wilson Core Collection volume went to press. Original paperback editions and paperback reprints of some essential titles unavailable in hardcover are included. | more info »

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

EBSCOhost eBooks (formerly NetLibrary)

The EBSCOhost eBooks collection (formerly NetLibrary) includes the searchable full text of over 8,000 online books. Fiction and nonfiction are included. | more info »

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.

Literary Reference Source

A full-text database combining information from many sources in one unique location. Plot summaries, articles, author biographies, book reviews, novels, literary journals, short stories, poems, and much more. | more info »

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

NoveList

Looking for something to read? NoveList has recommendations, reviews, plot summaries, and other content of interest to fiction readers, such as Author Read-alikes, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and Annotated Book Lists. | more info »

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

NoveList K-8

NoveList K-8 meets all the fictional reading needs of kids (0-18) and includes picture books, chapter books, and young adult titles. | more info »

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

O'Reilly for Public Libraries (tech eBooks and digital learning)

The O’Reilly for Public Libraries Complete subscription includes more than 43,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications. | more info »

This resource is available only in Madison libraries and remotely to patrons with Madison Public Library as their home library.

TeachingBooks.net

Generate enthusiasm for children's and young adult books with this multimedia-rich website full of book readings, author interviews, book reviews and more. | more info »

This resource is available to all library users via BadgerLink.

WorldCat

Worldcat is a database of millions of records describing books and other library materials from around the world. Use it to find items you are unable to find in LINKcat. | more info »

This resource is available remotely to all cardholders of any South Central Library System member library and in-library at all member libraries.