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Databases and Links for Book Lovers
Databases | Web sites
Databases
The following subscription databases are paid for by Cook Library and available for
home use for Cook patrons only. After selecting the database, you will be asked for
your Cook Library card number (don't put spaces between the numbers).
NetLibrary
A collection of over 1,500 eAudiobooks that can be downloaded and listened to on a PC or portable device. See our eAudiobook page for more information.
NoveList
Enter your favorite authors or titles, or describe the type of books you like to read, and NoveList will provide a list of suggested titles with full text reviews and summaries.
What Do I Read Next
Search by title, author, subject, full text, time period, geographic location, character, and reading level for reading suggestions. The Help Me Find a Book search provides suggestions based on some of your favorite titles or topics.
Web sites
Reviews | Award Winners | Fiction Category or Genre Sites
Book Discussion Guides | Bookstore Sites
- Reviews
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- BookPage A monthly general-interest book review.
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- Chicago Tribune book section
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Award Winners
If you do not find one of the titles in these lists in our catalog, please call the Readers' Services Desk or the Reference Desk (847) 362-2330 to request the book.
Awards for Adult Books
Awards for Teen Books
Awards for Children's Books
Fiction Category or Genre Sites
Mystery
ClueLass A mystery lovers' notebook including prizewinners.
- Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror
Locus News, reviews and awards
Historical Fiction
Soon's Historical Fiction Site Authors and books in historical fiction.
- Romance
The Romance Reader The latest news and views of romance novels.
Book Discussion Guides
Reading Group Choices
Reading Group Center
Bookstore Sites Lots of information about and opportunities to purchase new and used books.
Advanced Book Exchange
Amazon.com
Barnes and Noble
Powell's Bookstore
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