LibGuides: Book Reviews: Newspapers

Newspapers

Many major newspaper book reviews are indexed by such resources as Book Review Index and Gale Academic OneFile Select (see General Sources under Major Resources tab). Below are listed a few major newspapers that also have their own indexes.

New York Times Book Reviews
Available in print and online
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Print Version:
The New York Times Book Review
Location: Scott Stacks (Z 1035 A1 N4 INDEX)
Coverage: 1896 - 1970

A cumulative index to reviews, articles, and essays in The New York Times Book Review (Z 1035 A1 N4). Scott Library only has the title and author indexes available. Reviews after 1970 are indexed in the Book Review Index and The New York Times Index (see below).
ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The New York Times‎
This index provides continuous coverage from 1851 to 2014. Although the New York Times Book Review Index (above) is easier to use, this index fills in the gaps in coverage before 1896 and between 1970-2001. Coverage: 1851 - 2014
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Print Version:
The New York Times‎ Index
Location: Scott Reference (AI 21 N44)
Coverage: 2013 - 2016

Location: Scott Storage (AI 21 N44)
Coverage: 1851 - 2012

Reviews up until 1994 are listed under the heading "Book Reviews" or "Reviews of Books". From 1994 onwards, the reviews are listed by title under the heading "Books & Literature".
The Times (London) Digital Archive
Digital edition of the entire newspaper, The Times (London). To search for book reviews use the title and author's name. Limit the search "by section"; under "Features" choose "Reviews". Coverage: 1785 - 2014.
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The Times Index
Location: Scott Storage (AI 21 T46)
Coverage: 1785 - 2012

Beginning in 1973, this index also covers The Sunday Times, The Times Literary Supplement, The Times Educational Supplement, and The Times Higher Education Supplement. For book reviews, check the following headings:

1785 - 1905: Books

1906 - 1929: Publications reviewed and noticed

1930 - present: Books
Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database (CBCA Complete)
Indexes 8 major Canadian newspapers and over 700 Canadian periodicals. Type "title and author's name and book reviews". Coverage: varies (1970's / 1980's) - present
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Print Version

For coverage prior to the 1980's, consult the print indexes that preceded Canadian Index: Canadian News Index and Canadian Business Index (The Canadian Magazine Index is in storage).

Canadian News Index
Location: Storage (AI 3 C238)
Coverage: 1977-1992

Reviews in this index are found under the heading "Reviews - Books" or "Book Reviews" arranged alphabetically by author.

Canadian Business Index
Location: Bronfman Reference (Z 7164 C81 C26)
Coverage: 1980 - 1992

Canadian Business Periodicals Index
Location: Bronfman Reference (Z 7164 C81 C26)
Coverage: 1975 - 1980

Reviews in the Business Indexes are found under the heading "Book Reviews" arranged alphabetically by title.