Books and Literature

FREE open access e-content by independent creators from across the State of Illinois.  Explore both fiction and nonfiction titles, local history content, community collections, and much more. 

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A cross-curricular database providing abstracts and searchable full-text for thousands of popular nonfiction books.  (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs) 

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Full text reviews and summaries of over 1 million book titles. 

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Comics Plus® (Childrens Library) provides digital access to picture books and early readers, as well as traditional comic books, manga, and comic strips. Titles are available on computers, tablets, and smartphones. A Comics Plus® app is also available for Apple and Android devices.

Comics Plus® (Teens) provides digital access to thousands of comics, graphic novels, and manga for readers in middle and high school. Titles are available on computers, tablets, and smartphones. A Comics Plus® app is also available for Apple and Android devices.

Access thousands of comics, graphic books, graphic novels, and manga in eBook or eAudiobook format. Each collection below offers a different selection of titles and content available for all age groups.

• Hoopla collection
• Libby collection
• Comics Plus collection (for Teens)
• Comics Plus collection (For Kids)

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• Using Hoopla at the Northbrook Public Library
• Using Libby at the Northbrook Public Library

Offers anytime access to high-quality eBook collections curated by EBSCO experts.  Access over 53,000 titles for both adults and juveniles, covering a wide range of topics such as self-help, fitness, games, hobbies, cooking and more.  Includes access to EBSCO eBooks Public Library Collection.  (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs) 

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Full-text database dedicated to resources covering the culture, traditions, social treatment and lived experiences of different ethnic groups in America.  Access over 1,000 journals, magazines, newspapers, eBooks, biographies and primary source documents.  Includes access to EBSCO eBooks - Diversity & Ethnic Studies Collection.  (Select titles may either be viewed via internet browser or as downloadable PDFs) 

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Access thousands of eBooks or eAudiobooks.  Syncs across all devices, stream titles on-demand, or download select titles to enjoy later.

View the eResources Loan Table for specific information about checkout limits, loan periods, holds, renewals and suggested audience level. 

Using Hoopla at the Northbrook Public Library 

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Download the app for iOS, Android, or Kindle devices

Inkie.org is a suite of resources that supports local authors with online creation and publishing tools and allows readers to access locally-produced content.