Getting Started Guide: Book Reviews: Internet Resources

An online scholarly review resource, H-Net Reviews publishes online via discussion networks and the H-Net web site, thereby making reviews available more quickly. The site also allows the interactivity of reviewers, authors and readers as they engage in online discussions. "The Reviews archive is separated into annual volumes. You can browse through the volumes or use our powerful search feature to assist in finding reviews. Our review guidelines are available for online reference."

Search for book reviews from the New York Times. Many are available full-text. Free registration may be required for access to text.

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Access to book reviews from this popular entertainment magazine.

Reviews of books from National Public Radio.

"... is a web site designed for children ages birth through twelve, their parents, teachers or anyone interested in reading about children's books. Providing reader's advisory service, this site contains hundreds of recommended book reviews in a variety of reading levels and interest areas. Parents may find special "parental notes" attached to some reviews that provide additional information about the book. Users can search for books by author, title, reading level, interest area, number of pages, and even favorite illustrator." The site was developed by a group of children's librarians, specialists and web developers from an idea that came out of the the Public Library of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County's need to have a readers' advisory site for children. In addition to the above resources, the site also has a Listen to a Story feature and other fun activities for children.

This website provides book reviews, articles, author interviews etc. Users can search the site or browse through the available reviews and other features. Most reviews are of popular books.

Bryn Mawr Classical Review publishes reviews of current scholarly work in the field of classical studies (including archaeology). This site archives BMCR's publication, from 1990 to the present. Subscription to the ongoing journal is free, consult the site to see how to subscribe.

"Didaskalia is an English-language publication about Greek and Roman drama, dance, and music as they are performed today. The name Didaskalia is taken from the inscriptions used to record the outcomes of drama and music festivals in Athens. The need for records of productions is greater today than it was in Athens, because there is more Greek and Roman drama performed in more parts of the world than there ever was in antiquity." Full-text access is provided for most of the articles. Some issues include book and theater reviews. The journal can be searched or browsed. In addition a Study Area is available providing an overview of ancient theater, a dictionary, and links to other sites. Online discussion groups are available in the Agora area.

An online scholarly review resource, H-Net Reviews publishes online via discussion networks and the H-Net web site, thereby making reviews available more quickly. The site also allows the interactivity of reviewers, authors and readers as they engage in online discussions. "The Reviews archive is separated into annual volumes. You can browse through the volumes or use our powerful search feature to assist in finding reviews. Our review guidelines are available for online reference."

"Enter what you're reading or your whole library—it's an easy, library-quality catalog. LibraryThing also connects you with people who read the same things." Keep track of books you have read and books you want to read, see what others are reading, and get their opinions and reviews.

Search for book reviews from the New York Times. Many are available full-text. Free registration may be required for access to text.

This site is from the Institute of Historical Research. "Launched in 1996, this e-journal publishes reviews and reappraisals of significant work in all fields of historical interest." Reviews can be browsed by publication date (of review), title, author, reviewer, or subject. Often includes an author's response to the review.

"...is entirely devoted to publishing substantive, high-quality book reviews (normal length: 1500-2500 words). Our goal is to review a good majority of the scholarly philosophy books issued each year and to have the review appear within six to twelve months of the book's publication. The journal will be published only on-line (available free, both through e-mail subscription and on this website). Reviews are commissioned and vetted by a distinguished national and international Editorial Board. "