{"id":13784,"date":"2020-04-04T08:20:46","date_gmt":"2020-04-04T08:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/?p=13784"},"modified":"2026-05-14T08:11:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T08:11:20","slug":"how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cite a Book in APA Format"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a084c85a57b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a084c85a57b3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#What_is_APA_Referencing_Style\" >What is APA Referencing Style?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#Essential_Factors_of_APA_Book_Citation_Style_with_Examples\" >Essential Factors of APA Book Citation Style with Examples<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#How_to_Cite_a_Book_in_APA_In-Text_Format\" >How to Cite a Book in APA In-Text Format?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#Basic_APA_Book_Citation_Format\" >Basic APA Book Citation Format<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#Citing_a_chapter_in_a_book_in_APA_style\" >Citing a chapter in a book in APA style<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#How_to_cite_a_chapter_in_a_textbook_in_APA_with_different_authors\" >How to cite a chapter in a textbook in APA with different authors:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#Citing_Multivolume_Books\" >Citing Multivolume Books:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#How_to_Cite_eBooks_and_online_books_in_APA\" >How to Cite eBooks and online books in APA:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#Looking_for_more_APA_Book_Citation_Examples\" >Looking for more APA Book Citation Examples?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-book-in-apa\/#Sign_Up_with_MyAssignmenthelpcom_Now\" >Sign Up with MyAssignmenthelp.com Now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>You cannot complete your college\/university academic curriculum without writing at least one assignment or research paper. A reference paper is incomplete without proper referencing for all the resources. That is why it is crucial to understand the significance of citation styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APA citation of a book is essential for referencing your work at higher studies. It helps to maintain uniformity. Learning proper APA textbook citation skills is imperative as it ensures giving credit to the writers and preserves the authenticity of their work. By learning how to cite a book in APA format,&nbsp;you get to avert acts of potential copyright violation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall consistency helps a reader to navigate the sources and texts. When you write with precise citation, it improves your credibility and throws a positive light on your research skills. So, let us delve deeper into the <a href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/apa-referencing.php\">APA referencing style<\/a> and understand how the style is used to cite a book. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_APA_Referencing_Style\"><\/span>What is APA Referencing Style? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Citations are used for acknowledging the work or ideas of other eminent scholars that you have used in your paper. Ignoring the guidelines of APA or any different citation style will lead to plagiarism. Hence, before we learn&nbsp;how to cite a book in APA format, let us understand a few fundamental elements of this style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APA style or American Psychological Association is a popular style of referencing for science-related research papers. Many behavioural and social sciences experts prefer to use the standards of this citing style. It is advisable to consult your subject teacher if the citation style is not mentioned. Know that even as a musical student, you will have to cite your musical assignments. To complete such assignments, you can take <a href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/music-assignment-help.html\">online music homework help<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Factors_of_APA_Book_Citation_Style_with_Examples\"><\/span>Essential Factors of APA Book Citation Style with Examples <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you are citing, you must remember the mantra \u201cLess is more\u201d. There is no room for unnecessary details. All ideas and thoughts must be expressed precisely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>APA citation style breaks the paper into eight major sections. They are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Title page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Abstract<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methodology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discussion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>References<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appendices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other essentials to keep in mind for APA book citations&nbsp;are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain1-inch margins throughout. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most preferable fonts are Times New Roman, Calibri, Arial, and Tahoma. They must be set at 12-point size. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For every new paragraph, left indent by half an inch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give double spaces in the entire page with no extra spaces between the quotes, items, and the lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The running head should be capitalised on top of every new page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For the title page of the APA essay: <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Running head with a page number on the top <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title of the <a href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/research-paper-outline\/\">research paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author\u2019s name below the title without mentioning his\/her designation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;University\u2019s name <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List out all the references in alphabetical order by the author&#8217;s last name. Here is the format to cite a textbook in APA&nbsp;with an example:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Format &#8211; Author\u2019s last name, Initials, (Year), the title of the book, (edition). City, state\/country of publication: Publisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example &#8211; Smith J, (2018). The referencing guide for dummies (3rd ed.). London, UK: Verco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cite_a_Book_in_APA_In-Text_Format\"><\/span>How to Cite a Book in APA In-Text Format? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myassignmenthelp.com\/blog\/apa-in-text-citation\/\">APA in-text citation style<\/a> is commonly used to make references, summarise, quote, or paraphrase another source of information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In-text citation format: Author\u2019s last name and year of publication are mentioned. Example: (Cook,2007)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For direct quotes: Author\u2019s last name, year of publication, and the page number are mentioned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: (Cook, 2007, p.15)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For sources with pagination: Author\u2019s last name, year of publication, paragraph number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: (Cook, 2007, para.2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_APA_Book_Citation_Format\"><\/span>Basic APA Book Citation Format <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic APA book citation format<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author\u2019s last name, initials of the first name.(Year of publishing). <em>The title of the book<\/em>, and the publisher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Solomon, R. (2006).&nbsp;<em>The life of <\/em><em>Alexander the Great<\/em>. Penguin Press<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citing_a_chapter_in_a_book_in_APA_style\"><\/span>Citing a chapter in a book in APA style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When you cite a chapter in an edited book in APA&nbsp;format, start with the author\u2019s name and initials and mention the editor\u2019s name in the reference. Mention the page range for identifying the chapter\u2019s location. Include DOI, if available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Format: Author\u2019s last name, initials. (Year of publication). Title of the chapter. Initials. Editor&#8217;s last name (Ed.), the title of the book (pp. page range). Publisher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Booker, C. (2006). Capitalism. In S. Malpas &amp; K. Wake (Eds.),<em>&nbsp;The Routledge companion to critical theory<\/em>&nbsp;(pp. 51\u201361). New York, USA: Penguin Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_cite_a_chapter_in_a_textbook_in_APA_with_different_authors\"><\/span>How to cite a chapter in a textbook in APA with different authors:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The APA book citation&nbsp;style varies for a book written by different authors. You have to use a separate reference for each chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Format: Author\u2019s last name, initials. (Year of publication). Title of the chapter. Initials. Editor&#8217;s last name (Ed.), the <em>title of the book<\/em>&nbsp;(pp. page range). Publisher. Include DOI if available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Bruyere, Gord. (2007). Making circles: Renewing First Nations ways of keeping. In J. Coates, J.R. Graham, &amp; B. Schwartruber (Eds.), <em>Spirituality and social work: Selected Canadian readings<\/em>&nbsp;(pp.259-273). Toronto, Canada: Canadian Scholar\u2019s Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Citing_Multivolume_Books\"><\/span>Citing Multivolume Books:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For citing multivolume books<strong>, <\/strong>use the following format. Remember to check the year of publication of each volume. List them chronologically if they were published in multiple years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Format: Author\u2019s last name, initials. (Year of publication). <em>Title of the book: Volume no<\/em>. City, Country: Publisher<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Bowlby, J. (1976-1984).&nbsp;<em>Attachment and loss<\/em>&nbsp;(Vols. 1-4). New York, USA: Basic Books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Citing a single volume:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The format of citing a single volume&nbsp;depends on one factor, i.e., if the book comes with a title or just a number. If the book has a volume number, the format will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Format: Author\u2019s last name, initials. (Year of publication). <em>Title of the book: Volume no<\/em>. Initials. Editor\u2019s last name (Ed.), City, Country: Publisher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Eliot, T.S. (2015). <em>The poetry collection of T.S Eliot: Vol. 1.Collected and uncollected poems <\/em>(Ricks, C., &amp; McCue, J. Eds.). London, England: Faber &amp; Faber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Citing a multivolume book as a whole:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you wish to cite a multivolume textbook in APA style, you do not have to include the titles of each volume even if they are readily available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Format: Author\u2019s last name, initials. (Year of publication). <em>Title of the book: Volume nos<\/em>. Initials. Editor\u2019s last name (Ed.), City, Country: Publisher<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Eliot, T.S. (2015). <em>The poetry collection of T.S Eliot: <\/em>(Vols.1-2)(Ricks, C., &amp; McCue, J. Eds.). London, England: Faber &amp; Faber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cite_eBooks_and_online_books_in_APA\"><\/span>How to Cite eBooks and online books in APA:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn how to cite an eBook for your APA Paper Writing Service, you must make a note of the essential elements. An APA citation of eBooks&nbsp;includes the eBook format in square brackets. Include a DOI or the link of the website where the eBook is available or can be assessed. As per APA guidelines, include a chapter name, paragraph number, or section title for easy identification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Format: Author\u2019s last name, initials. (Year of publication). <em>Title of the book: <\/em>[ebook format information] Initials. Assessed from URL or https:\/\/doi.org\/xx<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: Burns, A. 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