Reference: APA: Book

In Print
In order to cite a book in APA include:
  • Author information
  • Year of publication
  • Name of the work
  • Place published
  • Publisher
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year published). Name of Book. Location Published: Publisher.
Examples:
  • Taparia, N. (2005). 21 Years of my Life. Chicago: Hoffman Publishers.
  • Fingerman, E. R., & Smith, J. (1999). The King of Kings. Chatham, New Jersey: Pipeline Publishers.

Online
When citing an online book in APA, include as much original publication information as possible and:
  • Date accessed
  • URL
Format:
Author, A. A. (Year published). Name of Book. Location Published: Publisher. [Retrieved] date, [from] URL of Website
Examples:
  • Fingerman, E. R., & Smith, J. (1999). The King of Kings. Chatham, New Jersey: Pipeline Publishers. Retrieved June 8, 2002, from http://www.kofk.com/finger