Book Index with Reviews (BIR)
Subjects covered: Book Index with Reviews (BIR) is a comprehensive database that provides information on over 3.8 million book titles in a wide range of formats, including large print, books on tape, etc. Fiction and non-fiction titles are included in the database, in all genres. BIR contains over 800,000 full text searchable reviews from the sources such as: Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, CHOICE, and others.
You should use this product to:

  • Find books by your favorite author or on any topic
  • Identify the most popular titles in any genre or subject area
  • Use a wide range of search strategies to find just the right book
  • Keep and maintain lists and bibliographies for work, school or just for fun
  • Browse lists of new and forthcoming titles.
  • Set up alerts for new books in areas that interest you.


Content: Over 800,000 full text reviews of over 3.8 million books.
Dates covered: 1800 -
Updated: frequently
Provider: NoveList, EBSCO Publishing and Baker & Taylor.
Help using this database: Help link on search pages