How to Cite a Book in MLA
Learn how to cite a book in MLA 9th edition format. Generate MLA book citations with author, title, publisher, and year.
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How to cite a book in MLA format
Book citations in MLA follow a straightforward format: author name (inverted), italicized title, publisher, and year. For books with editors, translators, or multiple editions, additional elements are included.
MLA book citation template
Last, First. Title of Book. Edition, Publisher, Year.
Tips for MLA book citations
- Italicize the book title. Use title case (capitalize major words).
- Include the edition only if it is not the first edition.
- The publisher name can be shortened (omit "Inc.", "Co.", "Press" in some cases).
- For in-text citations, use the author's last name and page number: (Morrison 42).
- If a book has two authors, list both: Last, First, and First Last.
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List the first author in inverted order (Last, First) and the second author in normal order (First Last), connected by "and": Smith, John, and Jane Doe. Book Title. Publisher, Year.
Cite an ebook the same way as a print book, but add the ebook format or platform at the end: Smith, John. Book Title. Publisher, Year. Kindle ed.
MLA 9th edition no longer requires the city of publication for most books. Only include it if the book was published before 1900 or if the publisher has offices in multiple countries.
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