The following periodicals publish only book reviews.
A book review is a critical evaluation of a book, usually published in periodicals such as journals and newspapers. A book review relects the reviewer's opinion or recommendation about the work. Scholarly reviews may be based on the book's organization; the author's writing style; possible market appeal; and cultural, political, or literary significance. Book reviews appear in respected journals such Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Choice, and the New York Review of Books, and Times Literary Supplement.
In addition to the sources below which are dedicated to book reviews, you can find reviews in other journals by searching MLA or Jumpstart (see left), selecting "Advanced Search" and narrowing your search to "Reviews" in the "Source Type" field.
Access historical issues of Times Literary Supplement, a literary journal which scrutinized, dissected, applauded, and occasionally disparaged, the work of the twentieth century's leading writers and thinkers. This journal is cross-searchable with other collections via Gale Primary Sources. Coverage: 1902-2019. Mostly full text.
Access reviews of literature, both fiction and nonfiction, published in English, from writers in the United States and around the world. *This collection must be accessed from on campus.* Coverage: 1977-2021. Full text.
Access The New Yorker magazine from 1925 to the current print issue. Coverage: 1925 to present, contains primary sources. Full text.
The sources below provide long-form book reviews, interviews, and essays on new authors and new books.