Books and literature

Brampton Library access

Access to these resources requires a Brampton Library card.

Gale Books and authors

A quick reference resource for readers answering the age-old question, “What do I read next?” With ways to browse read-alikes, reviews, themed book lists, and award winners, finding your next great read is easy.

Gale Literature: criticism

Access an extensive collection of literary analysis spanning all time periods, genres, and regions of the world. Content includes tens of thousands of hard-to-find essays, as well as scholarly and popular commentary from broadsheets, pamphlets, encyclopedias, books and periodicals. Available 24/7 and accessible on any desktop or mobile device.

NoveList

Finding your next great read is easy with NoveList! This helpful resource is designed for children, teens and adult readers, helping fiction enthusiasts find new books and read-alikes to their favourite authors or titles. Benefit from advanced search, browse by genre, or mix-and-match appeal factors to create customized results that fit your literary cravings.

NoveList K-8

Finding your next great read is easy with NoveList K-8! This helpful resource is designed specifically for younger readers, helping kids find new books and read-alikes to their favourite authors or titles that are just right for their reading level and interests. Parents, teachers, and librarians can also find tools to teach with books and engage young readers.