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MLA Book Citation Generator
Search by ISBN or title to build an MLA 9 book citation. AllCitations formats the Works Cited entry and the matching author-page in-text citation.
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Auto-filled from the book record
- Authors (full list)
- Publication year
- Title and subtitle
- Edition number
- Publisher
- DOI when available
Book example
MLA 9Reference list
Morrison, Toni. Beloved. Vintage International, 2004.
In-text
(Morrison 42)
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Quick MLA 9 rules
- List the first author as Last, First.
- Italicize book titles.
- Use title case for book titles.
- Place the publisher before the publication year.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a book in MLA 9?v
Use Author. Title of Book. Publisher, Year. Add edition, translator, or volume information when relevant.
Do MLA book citations include page numbers?v
The Works Cited entry normally does not include the page you quoted. Put page numbers in the in-text citation.