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Listing of links to biographical and bibliographical information about women writers, and complete published books written by women. Searchable by time period, country, and author's last name.

An exploration into the meaning of a classic. Provides an introduction to authors who have written classics and guides writers on the path to creating their own classics.

The digital counterpart of the American Library Association's Booklist magazine. Reviews of the latest books and electronic media.

Features book reviews and news, reading lists, and author and publisher information.

Articles and headline news from the Canadian broadcaster.

Bartleby.com's publication of Brewer's classic. Includes derivation, source, or origin of common phrases, allusions, and words.

Advice from a professor on what to expect and how to excel in college literature courses.

Study guides and discussion forums offered on various academic subjects. Literature section includes brief analyses of characters, themes and plots.

Reading list for university study, with synopses, background and selected texts for works covered.

A non-profit co-operative for self-publishing authors and independent publishers.

Site focuses on 20th century contemporary literature and author resources available online.