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Book Reviews: Finding Book Reviews

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Book reviews appear in magazines and journals near the time of the book’s publication and can be valuable aids in the study of a particular book. Book reviews may include a criticism of the book, a summary of the subject, and even a comparison with other similar books. The resources below are useful for finding book reviews.

Essential Databases for Book Reviews

Additional Databases for Book Reviews

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