MLA 9th Edition - Books

Free MLA Book Citation Generator

Generate accurate MLA citations for books, ebooks, anthologies, and book chapters. Search by title, author, or ISBN for instant Works Cited entries.

MLA Book Citation Format

Basic Format:

Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year.

Author Names:

Last Name, First Name (full names preferred)

Title Formatting:

Italicized, title case capitalization

MLA Book Citation Examples

Book with One Author

Williams, Anna. Introduction to Data Science. Academic Press, 2023.

In-text: (Williams 45)

Book with Two Authors

Smith, John, and Mary Johnson. Machine Learning Fundamentals. MIT Press, 2024.

In-text: (Smith and Johnson 112)

Book with Three or More Authors

Garcia, Robert, et al. Advanced Data Analysis. Oxford University Press, 2024.

In-text: (Garcia et al. 78)

Edited Book

Thompson, Laura, editor. Advances in Cognitive Psychology. Oxford University Press, 2023.

In-text: (Thompson 23)

Chapter in Edited Book

Garcia, Robert. "The Psychology of Learning." Advances in Cognitive Psychology, edited by Laura Thompson, Oxford University Press, 2024, pp. 112-145.

In-text: (Garcia 120)

Citing Books with Multiple Authors in MLA

2 Authors

Works Cited:

Smith, John, and Mary Jones. Title...

In-text:

(Smith and Jones 45)

3+ Authors

Works Cited: First author + et al.

Smith, John, et al. Title...

In-text:

(Smith et al. 45)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a book with one author in MLA?

Use the format: Last Name, First Name. Title of Book. Publisher, Year. Example: Smith, John. The Art of Writing. Academic Press, 2024.

How do I cite a book with multiple authors in MLA?

For two authors, list both with "and" between them. For three or more, list the first author followed by "et al." Example: Smith, John, and Mary Johnson. Title. Publisher, Year.

How do I cite an edited book in MLA?

Include "edited by" before the editor names, or use "editor" or "editors" after the name if citing the whole book. Example: Smith, John, editor. Collected Essays. Publisher, 2024.

How do I cite a book chapter or essay in MLA?

Include chapter title in quotes, then book title in italics with editor info and page range. Example: Jones, Mary. "Chapter Title." Book Title, edited by John Smith, Publisher, 2024, pp. 50-75.

How do I cite an ebook in MLA?

Cite ebooks like print books, but add the ebook format or platform at the end. Example: Smith, John. Title. Publisher, 2024. Kindle ed.

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