How do I reference a book in MLA?

[nishamehta]

I’m writing a paper and need to reference a book using MLA style. Could someone please provide a clear example and explain the format? Also, how does the format differ for online books or edited volumes?

 

[clevlensain]

• Author’s last name, first name
• Title of Book (italicized)
• Publisher
• Year of publication
• Use hanging indent format
• Double-space the citation
• Example: Smith, John. The Art of Writing. Penguin, 2020.

 

[JPDStuart1]

In MLA, cite a book as: Author’s Last Name, First Name. Title of the Book. Publisher, Year. Example: Smith, John. The Art of Learning. Penguin Books, 2021. Italicize titles and use correct punctuation throughout.

 

[TrudiChelm]

In MLA (9th edition), cite a book using this format:

Author’s Last Name, First Name. Title of the Book. Publisher, Year.

Example:
Smith, John L. The Art of Learning. Penguin Books, 2020.

Italicize the title, use title case capitalization, and include all core elements in the given order.