Literature Resource Center

Remote Access   In-house Access   Literature Resource Center is a database that offers biographies, bibliographies and critical analyses of more than 120,000 authors from every age and literary discipline. Rich in biographical, bibliographical, and critical content, the Literature Resource Center contains information on literary figures from all time periods writing in such genres as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more. The foundation of the Literature Resource Center is built on three hallmark author databases: Contemporary Authors Online, offering biographical … Continue reading →

Dear Reader

BCPL is proud to announce Dear Reader! All you need is 5 minutes a day and an email address to join one of our FREE online book clubs! Are you looking for great new authors? Looking for a great book? Would you like to sample a book before you commit to checking it out? Do you like Chocolate Chip cookies? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions then you need to join one of online book clubs. How does it work? Every … Continue reading →

Books and Authors

Remote Access   In-house Access Books & Authors is a resource that offers ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors and topics. Books & Authors is specially designed to complement the browsing habits of today’s Web user, integrating easy-to-follow menus that allow users to broaden and narrow their searches according to author, title, series, awards and other criteria. An “if you like” search connects readers to themes and genres that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. At the same time, … Continue reading →