Chicago Book Citation Generator
Search by ISBN or title to create Chicago notes-bibliography citations for books, including full note, shortened note, and bibliography-ready details.
Auto-filled from the book record
- Authors (full list)
- Publication year
- Title and subtitle
- Edition number
- Publisher
- DOI when available
Lepore, Jill. These Truths: A History of the United States. New York: W. W. Norton, 2018.
1. Jill Lepore, These Truths: A History of the United States (New York: W. W. Norton, 2018), 42.
Sample formatted to the official Chicago full notes and bibliography 18th edition rules. Your real citation fills in from any URL, DOI, or ISBN.
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Quick Chicago Notes 18 rules
- Footnotes use First Last author order.
- Bibliographies use Last, First author order.
- Italicize book titles.
- Include city, publisher, and year for full book citations.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a book in Chicago notes-bibliography?v
In a note, use Author First Last, Title (Place: Publisher, Year), page. In the bibliography, use Last, First. Title. Place: Publisher, Year.
Do Chicago book footnotes need page numbers?v
Yes, include the specific page number in the footnote when you quote or refer to a specific passage.