If the series name is listed on the title page or copyright page, add it to your citation.

What is a popular book series?

• Multiple novels by the same author with common characters
• Multiple books by the same author
• Multiple nonfiction titles with a common format and focus

What is a scholarly book series?

• Nonfiction
• Has a distinctive identity and topical focus
• May be called a "monograph series"
• Often has a board of general editors
• Published by a university press or scholarly society
• Each book has an individual title but may be number in sequence
• May contain a description and a list of titles