These resources require either a valid library card number from a participating library

or a Michigan Drivers License or State ID.

James Patterson's ReadkiddoRead.com: Dedicated to making kids readers for life.  This site has some great reading recommendations for kids of all ages. Books are broken down by age group and then by genres such as fantasy and other worlds, real world fiction, action/adventure/mystery and just the facts (non-fiction).

Joe's List: A local Dearborn Heights resident has gratiously shared his recommended reading list with us.

MeLCat: Recommended for: General user. A catalog of materials available through Michigan libraries. Patrons of participating libraries can order items from other statewide participating libraries and have them delivered to their local library branch.

Michigan Authors and Illustrators: Recommended for: General user, Reading Advice. A searcheable database of Michigan authors and illustrators. Provides biographical and contact information. Indicates whether person will do library presentations. No log-in required.

Michigan Notable Books: The Michigan Notable Books list is the Library of Michigan's annual selection of up to 20 recommended books reflecting Michigan's rich cultural heritage, featuring high-quality titles with wide public appeal that are either written by a Michigan resident or about a Michigan-related topic.

Mittenlit: This website gives you up-to-date information about new books by Michigan authors, books about Michigan and news of authors touring in Michigan. Mittenlit includes tour information, author interviews, news of upcoming literary events at bookstores and libraries and items you won't find anywhere else. 

 NetLibrary: Recommended for: General user. All full text. Over 20,000 eBooks available on all topics. Consider using a keyword search (in the drop-down menu) rather than the default full-text search. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only. 

 NoveList: Recommended for: Readers of fiction (all ages), librarians, and teachers. Helps to find the next best fiction book to read. Search by author, title, series, plots, or even books like the one you just finished. Browse lists of award winners, lists of genres, and lists based on age. Create and save lists of your own favorites. Find book discussion guides and more. This has something for children, young adults, and adults, plus specific information for teachers, and librarians. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.

Project Gutenberg: The first producer of free electronic books (ebooks).

 What Do I Read Next?: Recommended for: General user, Reading Advice. A database to help you decide what to read next. Search by character, topic, setting, time period, genre, title, author and series. Will also make recommendations based upon likes and dislikes. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.

 WorldCat: Recommended for: General user. The world's largest online catalog of books and magazines. Includes a description of the item and which libraries own the item. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.