Reading & Literature

Learn the latest about current, important news topics with reliable information curated by Library staff.

Inkie.org (formerly Biblioboard) includes digital curated collections on a variety of topics including literature, art, and history as well as self-published works from authors in Illinois and nationwide.
(iOS / Android)

Full-text literary database covering all genres and time periods. It includes thousands of synopses, critical essays, book reviews, literary journals and author biographies, plus full-text classic novels, short stories and poems. 

Helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

Provides reading recommendations and information about books including reviews, articles, lists, series and more.

Get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves.

You can also use the PressReader app.

1. Click Sign In.
2. Click Libraries & Groups.
3. Search for and choose Plainfield Area Public Library.
4. Provide library card # and PIN.
5. Create an account with your email and a password so you can favorite articles and publications across devices.