LibGuides: Literature & Literary Criticism: Book Reviews

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Databases for Book Reviews

Most of the multidisciplinary databases (Academic Search, JSTOR, Project Muse, ProQuest Central) contain book reviews. Use the filters or the Advanced Search option to limit your results.

Academic Search Premier
Multidisciplinary, general database covering most academic topics. Hosted by EBSCO.
Choice Reviews Online
The premier source for reviews of academic books, electronic media, and Internet resources of interest to those in higher education.
JSTOR
To find a review, click on the Advanced Search and select Review.
Project Muse
Multidisciplinary database with special emphasis on social science and the liberal arts.
ProQuest Central
To search for Book Reviews - select Review under Document type on the left side of the results page.