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Help with writing a book review.

Using Databases to Find a Book Review

Online Resources

Here are a few resources (PDFs, LibGuides, videos) to help you write a book review. Take a look at one or two if you need some guidance.

San Jose State University Writing Center
A resource outlining how to write a book review with an outline, descriptions of each review section, and an example book review with comments. Really helpful!
Mt. St. Vincent LibGuide on Writing a Book Review
Concise information on how to write a book review.
Hamilton College Nesbitt-Johnston Writing Center
A short resource to help guide your book review.

Note: This video is aimed at English as a Second Language learners, but it might be useful to any first-time book reviewers. (8 mins)

Teachinglearning English. (2021, May 17). How to write a book review [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vQzTjoD1KI&t=8s

How to Write a Critical Book Review
This link will take you to the video on YouTube. (16 mins)

LCCC Writing Center

The Writing Center at LCCC can help with all types of writing, including book reviews.

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