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Frequently Asked Question about
Research at McFarlin Library

How do I find book reviews?

Answer:

To find a book review, it helps to know the original date of publication.  This is especially true if you want to use the two print sources dedicated specifically to locating book reviews.  These are:

Book Review Index
Ref Z1035.A1B6		 Book Review Digest
Ref Z1035.A1B58

Both of these are available in the Reference Collection.  In both sources, begin searching for reviews in the year the book was published, then work forward through the more recent years.  Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance.

Check either the library catalog or WorldCat to get the original publication date.

To locate published collections of book reviews in McFarlin Library, search the following terms on the catalog:

[Subject Heading] -- Book reviews -- Indexes

For example:

  • Humanities -- Book reviews -- Indexes
  • Political science -- Book reviews -- Indexes

A good source for locating book reviews online is EBSCOhost.  The EBSCOhost databases may provide you with access to book reviews published in scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers since about 1990.  Consider using:

TIP: When searching for book reviews on EBSCOhost, search for the title or author of the book combined with the term "book review".  Contact the Reference Desk if you need assistance.

Many other sources are available for locating book reviews during different time periods and in various disciplines.  If you can't find a review using the sources listed above, please contact the McFarlin Library Reference Desk.  The librarians will be able to suggest other places to look for a review of your book.
 

 

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