Q. Where can I find book reviews?

You can find book reviews using the library’s main search tool—RaptorSearch—as well as several specialized library databases.

RaptorSearch

• Go to RaptorSearch.
• Type the title of the book into the search box.
• On the left-hand side of the search results page, look under "Source Types".
• Click "Show More", then check the box for "Reviews" to limit your results.

Library Databases

Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

• Search for reviews and other information about children’s books.
• Filter your results by subject, age level, genre, and curriculum tools.
• Be sure to check the box for “Professional Reviews.”

Choice Reviews Online

• Find reviews of academic books, media, and online resources for higher education.
• Click the "Reviews" tab (top left of the screen) to start searching.
• Use the Quick Start Guide for tips on browsing and searching.

Literature Resource Center

• Offers book reviews, author information, and literary criticism.
• Use Advanced Search, then select:
• Content Type > Review & News

ProQuest Newspapers

• Includes major newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post, which regularly publish book reviews.
• Use Advanced Search, then select:
• Document Type > Review

For additional help

• Use the Ask Us service to chat, text, or schedule an appointment with a librarian.