Perhaps the easiest way to find book reviews online is to consult a database specifically dedicated to the topic. Below is a list of the book review databases that the Library subscribes to, which cover broad range of years and subject matter. Many of these resources offer full-text reviews within the database, while others provide detailed citations for further research. You can check to see if the Library has full-text online or in print for the review by clicking on the blue Discover button within a database.
Many of the databases that the Library subscribes to include book reviews alongside journal articles and other documents. Below is the list of some of the most useful databases for finding book reviews. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results.
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Reviews of Scholarly Books If you are looking for a review of a scholarly monograph in your field, it may be best to search in a subject specific database. Search tips: Do a quick search for an author or title, then click the tab for "Lists and Articles" to find reviews. The advanced search feature allows you to limit a search in some interesting ways, including reading level, Dewey range, and also Document Type which includes Award Winners, Recommended reads etc.
Reader Reviews Another source for book reviews are websites that allow users to submit reviews. Amazon Goodreads LibraryThing. Book Review Databases Perhaps the easiest way to find book reviews online is to consult a database specifically dedicated to the topic.
Book Review Digest Retrospective This database covers excerpts from and citations to reviews of adult and juvenile fiction and non-fiction for most of the twentieth century. Includes mostly citations and excerpts but has some full-text reviews.
Book Review Digest Index to reviews from periodicals in the humanities, social sciences, and general sciences. Focuses on fiction and non-fiction works of general interest. Arranged alphabetically by author's last name. Includes subject and title index. Many citations have a brief excerpt from the actual reviews.
Includes a word count to indicate whether the review is a paragraph or a more substantial essay. Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new window.
Contains book reviews for nearly every are of academic study, including the social sciences, humanities, education, and sciences. Web of Science This link opens in a new window. Reviews begin in To search for a book review, first go to Advanced Search. Then, type the title of the book in the search field and choose "Book Review" from the Document Type menu. Canadian Periodical Index From Reviews are arranged alphabetically by author under the subject heading "Book Reviews".
Includes author, subject, and title indexes which are arranged alphabetically by author's last name.. H-Net Reviews Provides online reviews of scholarly books, film, software, museum exhibits, and Internet sites.
Reviews are written by members of the academic community. Search by keyword or browse by year or review publication. Writing a Book Review. Writing a book, article or video review The purpose of a review is to provide an informed and succinct analysis of an item such as a book, article or video. The searches in most of the databases below will find scholarly book reviews in addition to general interest and critical reviews. Scholarly reviews will be published in journals, and tend to be longer and more recent.
In addition to the resources below, see also subject databases related to the discipline of the book. Stop by during our service hours. It looks like you're using Internet Explorer 11 or older. This website works best with modern browsers such as the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. If you continue with this browser, you may see unexpected results. About Scholarly Reviews Scholarly reviews are written for scholars by scholars.
Includes books and a selection of articles. To find book reviews, search for the book title and limit to "Resource Type: Reviews. Book Review Index Gale Literature.
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