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Book Reviews: Finding Book Reviews

About Book Reviews

A book review may include a summary of the content of a book, critical analysis of the book, comparisons of the book to other similar books, or even a broader, contextual summary of the subject matter addressed by the book.

Book reviews may be published in sources including scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and websites, and are generally published near the time of the book’s publication. 

This guide presents recommended sources for book reviews available through Murphy Library or recommended by librarians.

About Book Reviews

Book reviews may be published in sources including scholarly journals, popular magazines, newspapers, and websites.  They are generally published near the time of the book’s publication. They may include a critical analysis of the book, a summary of the subject of the book, and even a comparison with other similar books.

This guide presents sources for book reviews available through Murphy Library or recommended by Murphy librarians.

Comprehensive Coverage of Book Reviews

Additional Databases for Book Reviews

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