Other Web Resources: eBooks and Fiction

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The Online Books Page from the University of Pennsylvania has a listing over 1 million free books on the Web!

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Book News and Reviews

Founded in 1933, Kirkus reviews more than 500 pre-publication books each month, including fiction, nonfiction, children's and young-adult books. Our reviews are a trusted and authoritative decision-making tool, crafted by specialists selected for their knowledge and expertise in a particular field.

The Barnes & Noble Review is an online publication that brings readers smart and useful appraisals of books, music, and DVDs, as well as essays, interviews, and other features. It accommodates many voices, publishing exclusive material from a wide range of established critics, reviewers, and columnists. The critical opinions expressed in the Review belong to the writers, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Barnes & Noble.

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