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Find Reviews, Literary Criticism, Book Discussion Guides, Read-Alikes, and Author Information.
- Book Reviews, Literature, Etc.
- Booklist Online
Book reviews from the American Library Association.
Lincolnwood library card needed for access. - Illinois Authors Wiki
The site covers authors of nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Authors for adults, young adults and children are included as well as illustrators and photographers. To be included in the Wiki an author must: "be a current or former resident of Illinois; write about Illinois subjects of interest (Abraham Lincoln, Chicago Cubs, etc.); or write about actual or fictional places specifically set in Illinois." The wiki is published by the Illinois Center for the Book, a division of the Library Development Group in the Illinois State Library. - Literature Resources from Gale
Literary criticism, book reviews and author biographies. Covers all literary time periods.
Outside the Library, this resource is only available to Lincolnwood Library card holders. - New York Times Sunday Book Reviews
- NoveList
Book discussion guides, read-alikes, award winners and more.
Outside the Library, this resource is only available to Lincolnwood Library card holders.
Reading Suggestions
Fiction
- Modern Libraries 100 Best Novels
- Staff Favorites
Fiction titles enjoyed by Lincolnwood Library staff. Updated 1/18/2012.
Mysteries, Crime Fiction & Thrillers
- Nordic Chillers
Crime fiction by Scandinavian authors. 1/18/2012.
Nonfiction
- Biographies and Memoirs
Old and new life stories. 1/18/2012. - Staff Favorites
Noniction titles enjoyed by Lincolnwood Library staff. Updated 1/18/2012.








