Google Books Search

Search through a large number of books that Google has digitized and placed online. No need to buy books anymore or go to the library.

http://books.google.com/

Online Books

The University of Pennsylvania brings you a comprehensive selection of copyright free books online, sorted by author, subject, title, serial number and more.

http://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/

Bartleby

A large online reference tool which has many online books, a dictionary and an encyclopedia. All of the books, mostly literary classics, can either be downloaded or searched on a full text basis. Find famous quotations, as well as advice on English usage and similar subjects.

http://bartleby.com/

Books A to Z

A resource for anybody looking to get a book published, with links to printers, translators and book marketing. The tools offered at the site's Literary Hub make it easier to professionally market your book.

http://www.booksatoz.com/

BookWire.com

Offers visitors the latest news on the book industry, as well as coverage of authors and the latest releases. The website's themed book lists will be particularly helpful for teachers and librarian, or anybody that needs to make book recommendations. Videos of authors discussing their works is one of BookWire's most impressive features.

http://www.bookwire.com/

London Review of Books

A major British publication that provides quality, detailed reviews of current books. Visitors to the site can subscribe to the publication and look through an archive of previous issues. Most of the content from the current issue can be read.

http://www.lrb.co.uk/

New York Times Books

Keep up with reviews of all the latest fiction and nonfiction books. Find out what the best sellers are, author profiles, critics' comments and more.

http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/

Barnes and Noble

An American book retailer with a wealth of information and entertainment products available. Information on the latest bestsellers, new releases, DVDs, textbooks and others can be found here. Barnes & Noble also has interviews and book recommendations to help customers find what they want.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/

BookReporter.com

A news website dedicated to the world of books, readers and writers. Reviews, announcements of new titles, auto bibliographies and other tools help readers find information about the books they love. There is also a special section dedicated to the needs and interests of librarians.

http://www.bookreporter.com/

Project Gutenberg

One of the world's main publishers of free online books. You can access more than 20,000 books for free from this website. You can also find out how to download books onto your Palm device or smartphone for reading on the go.

http://www.gutenberg.org/

The New York Review of Books

Bi-weekly book review magazine. Find reviews on books, music, theater and films and listen to book excerpts via RealPlayer. Purchase books from online store, subscribe to magazine and find out how to access back issues of the magazine.

http://www.nybooks.com/