Book Review Digest

Subscription only. Many libraries subscribe through FirstSearch (OCLC). Ask your librarian. Provides abstract of the book. 1983 + "covering over 7,000 adult and children's books each year. Includes English-language fiction and nonfiction." Published by H. W. Wilson. [Stanford users see the Databases page.]

H-Net Reviews

Reviews in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Search for reviews by keyword. http://www.h-net.msu.edu/reviews/

New York Times Book Reviews

Search their Books Archive for past book reviews from 1980 to date from the New York Times and the New York Times Book Review section by author, title, subject. Seaching on an African country generally pulls up one or more titles. The site is updated daily and includes the complete Sunday Book Review section. Read the first chapters from a selection of best sellers and recently reviewed books.  http://www.nytimes.com/books/

Zeleza Posts

Blog / commentary on African studies and Africa-related issues by Paul Zeleza, William M. Gumede, and others. Book reviews, links to many other Africa-related blogs / resources. Zeleza is Professor of African Studies and History, Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania. http://zeleza.com/blogging/