1. A Celebration of Women Writers

Listing of links to biographical and bibliographical information about women writers, and complete published books written by women. Searchable by time period, country, and author's last name.

http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/

2. A Collection of Classics

An exploration into the meaning of a classic. Provides an introduction to authors who have written classics and guides writers on the path to creating their own classics.

http://library.thinkquest.org/27864/

3. Booklist

The digital counterpart of the American Library Association's Booklist magazine. Reviews of the latest books and electronic media.

http://www.booklistonline.com/

4. BookSpot

Features book reviews and news, reading lists, and author and publisher information.

http://www.bookspot.com/

5. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

Bartleby.com's publication of Brewer's classic. Includes derivation, source, or origin of common phrases, allusions, and words.

http://www.bartleby.com/81/

6. How to Excel in an Undergraduate Literature Course

Advice from a professor on what to expect and how to excel in college literature courses.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/6354/excell.html

7. SparkNotes.com

Study guides and discussion forums offered on various academic subjects. Literature section includes brief analyses of characters, themes and plots.

http://www.sparknotes.com/

8. SwissEduc

Reading list for university study, with synopses, background and selected texts for works covered.

http://www.swisseduc.ch/english/readinglist/

9. The Independent Literature Institute

A non-profit co-operative for self-publishing authors and independent publishers.

http://www.geocities.com/indylit/

10. The Libyrinth

Site focuses on 20th century contemporary literature and author resources available online.

http://www.themodernword.com/authors.html