Databases by Topic: Books & Literature

Browse and place holds on books, audio and video items. Get library materials delivered to your local branch. Mobile catalog: accessible, also recommended for slower connections.

eBooks and audio eBooks, both fiction and nonfiction, that can be downloaded and read on a computer, laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone with a Denver Public Library card.

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Searchable eBooks that can be read online. Not downloadable. Formerly Netlibrary. Video Tutorial

Access full-text encyclopedias covering the arts, biography, country studies, history, law, literature, religion, science, social science and more! Great for research and homework. Video Tutorial

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Adult and children's feature films and documentaries including collections from Criterion, Great Courses, and more. Available only to Denver residents with a library card.

Biographical, bibliographical, and critical content. Find literary figures from all time periods writing in such genres as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, history, journalism, and more. Great for book clubs and homework. Tip Sheet | Video Tutorial

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Find fiction and nonfiction titles for kids and young adults. Search by title, author, series or reading level to find similar titles and reviews. Video Tutorial

Find fiction and nonfiction books to read or listen to. Search by favorite author, title or series and find similar titles, reviews and reading group guides.

An online collection of animated, talking picture books for young kids to discover the joys of reading. Video Tutorial