How to Cite an E-Book in APA

• Tomas Elliott (Ph.D.)
• Published on 01/22/2024

Citing an e-book in APA style is a straightforward process designed for consistency and clarity. The key components include the author’s last name and initials, the publication year, the e-book title in italics, edition details (if applicable), the publisher’s name, and the URL.

• Contributor Information: Includes  the author’s name(s), groups, organizations, or, sometimes, when there’s no known author.
• Year of Publication: Enclose the publication year in round brackets.
• E-Book Title in Italics: The e-book title should be in italics.
• Edition Information (if applicable): If it’s not a first edition, include edition information in round brackets after the title.
• Publisher Information: Include the name of the publisher. If there are multiple publishers, separate them with a semicolon.
• URL: Include the full URL of where the e-book is located.

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SINGLE AUTHOR

Citation	King, S. (2014). The Institute (3rd ed.). Scribner. https://www.penhouse.com/theinstitute
Structure	Author Surname, Initial(s). (Year). Title (Edition). Publisher. URL

TWO AUTHORS

Citation	Green, E., & Turner, M. (2014). Wonderful Discoveries. Starlight Books. https://www.slbooks.com/wonderfuldis
Structure	Author 1 Surname, Author 1 Initial(s)., & Author 2 Surname, Author 2 Initial(s). (Year). Title. Publisher. URL

THREE OR MORE AUTHORS (UP TO 20)

Citation	Brown, T., White, O., & Turner, E. (2024). Exploring Nature’s Wonders (2nd ed.). Nature Publishing. https://www.naturepub.com/explowonders
Structure	Author 1 Surname, Author 1 Initial (s)., Subsequent Authors’ Surname, Subsequent Authors’ Initial (s)., & Final Author Surname, Final Author Initial(s). (Year). Title (Edition). Publisher. URL

If the e-book comes from an academic database and doesn’t have a URL, the reference stops after mentioning the publisher. The database name is left out. In these cases, the reference is just like one for a regular printed book. Look for a DOI or a stable URL when citing an e-book in APA. These provide a permanent link to the book and help ensure others can access the same source. If available, include this information in your citation. If the e-book is not a first edition, make sure to include edition details in your citation. This information goes in parentheses after the book title. It helps readers know if they are looking at a revised edition or a specific version of the e-book.

GROUP OR ORGANIZATION 

Citation	Tech Explorers. (2024). Digital Adventures. TechWise Publications. https://www.techwise.com/digiadventures
Structure	Group/Organization. (Year). Title. Publisher. URL

E-BOOK WITH NO AUTHOR

Citation	Digital Dreams. (2024). Penguin Books. https://www.penguin.com/digitaldreams
Structure	Title. (Year). Publisher. URL

If there’s no known author, begin the citation with the italicized book title. Include the edition or volume number, publication year, URL, and maintain the same citation structure as when citing an e-book with an identified author.

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