How to Cite a Book in APA

The 7th edition format for print and e-books, with editions and chapters.

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Reference format

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book (2nd ed.). Publisher.

Example

Brown, B. (2018). The gifts of imperfection (2nd ed.). Hazelden.

In-text citation

Parenthetical: (Brown, 2018) · Narrative: Brown (2018)

Edition & publisher notes

APA 7 no longer includes the publisher location. Put the edition in parentheses after the title, before the period.

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