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Reading Resources
Reading Resources
Are you looking for your next read? An award winner? Or, are you looking to read book reviews by other students?
Below you will find book lists, recommendations and all things book related.
If you find a book you’d like to read, check with your library to see if it’s already there. If not, you may make a special request to your library..
Note: See your library for passwords when accessing the following databases at home.
Gale Literature
With the Gale Literature database you can research authors and their works, literary movements and genres. Search the database to find full text of literary works, journal articles, literature criticism, reviews, biographical information and overviews.
Books & Authors
Books & Authors offers new ways to explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors, genres and topics. This database will allow you to read about new books, create reading lists, browse your favourite genres and much more.
Literature Criticism
Literature Criticism offers the most extensive compilation of literary commentary available. Includes analysis from book excerpts, periodicals, and more
Literature Resource Centre
Find up-to-date biographies, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews, and reviews on writers from all eras.
Celebrate the best of Canadian writing!
Indigenous Arts and Stories
View some of the best art and creative writing by First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit youth, all submitted to the Indigenous Arts and Stories competition. Maybe you’ll even be inspired to submit your own work!
Canada Reads
What is the one novel all Canadians should read? Follow CBC’s Canada Reads and find out!
First Nation Communities Read
The First Nation Communities Read program celebrates the best in books, written or illustrated by a person of First Nation, Métis or Inuit heritage.