Literary Resources

Contemporary Authors through JerseyClicks
Resource Description

Now available through JerseyClicks. An award winning reference resource that provides biographic details on approximately 112,000 modern novelists, poets, playwrights, nonfiction writers, journalists and scriptwriters. Current writers, as well as the most studied literary figures of the early 20th century, and authors from around the world are featured.

To search Contemporary Authors only, click Clear Checkmarks, then scroll down and put a check beside Contemporary Authors. Searches work best if Author/Creator field is selected from the Search drop-down list.
Literary Reference Center
Resource Description

comprehensive database that provides a broad spectrum of information on thousands of authors and their works across literary disciplines and timeframes. LRC combines information from major respected reference works, books, literary journals as well as original content from EBSCO Publishing. LRC includes:

  • plot summaries, synopses and work overviews
  • articles of literary criticism
  • full text of literary journals
  • author biographies
  • book reviews
  • author interviews
  • and images of key literary figures

LRC also includes full text of selected classic and contemporary poems and short stories. As reference material, LRC includes full text of a number of literary encyclopedia and guides.
Novelist Plus
Resource Description

Suggestions for books you'll enjoy, fiction and narrative non-fiction. Find plot summaries, background on authors, series titles, and match to similar books. Lists of recommended mysteries, horror, romance, adventure, and more.