MAA Reviews is a comprehensive resource for information on mathematics books, providing details on recent publications and top recommendations. MAA Reviews also maintains the Basic Library List of books recommended for college and university mathematics libraries.

At the top of each review, readers will find detailed information on each book’s publication, a publisher link, and ISBN number. Each review also features topic and category labels for easier searching. There are BLL ratings listed, as well, to place books in the context of previously published mathematical literature and provide a helpful resource for classrooms, libraries, and others interested in building a library of mathematical literature.

Open Position

The MAA Reviews Editor leads the editorial direction of MAA’s book review site, working in close collaboration with the MAA Reviews editorial board. The editor is responsible for managing all submissions from book publishers, overseeing the publication of reviews twice a month, and guiding the content and quality of the book reviews.

Read the Latest

There are several ways to read MAA Reviews. You can use the Search Bar on the MAA Reviews main page and search for a particular review using keywords or a book title, and you can also search by reviewer name. Alternatively, the Filter By menu to the left of the search field allows you to select the topics, BLL ratings, or categories you are looking for. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the menu and click Filter Results.

Book Categories

Refer to the list below for an idea of the types of books we review.

• Anthology: a collection of papers by several different authors. See also “Festschrift” and “Proceedings”.
• Collection: a collection of papers by one author.
• Dictionary: anything that has entries and definitions.
• Festschrift: an anthology put together in honor of someone.
• General: anything that doesn’t fit anywhere else, but especially “trade books” aimed at the general public.
• Handbook: an overview of some topic intended as a “ready reference.”
• Manual: in our usage, restricted to a software manual.
• Monograph: a book whose main goal is to explain a specific subject.
• Problem Book: a collection of problems.
• Proceedings: an anthology connected to a conference or meeting.
• Report: an official report from some entity.
• Sourcebook: a collection of (usually historical) source material.
• Student Helps: a book meant to supplement textbooks.
• Textbook: a book intended for course adoption.

Review Copies

Publishers should send review copies to the following address.

MAA Service Center
ATTN: Gazzet Byrd
9050 Junction Drive
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701

Contact the Editor

We are currently looking for MAA Reviews’ next editor. In the interim you can still contact the MAA Publications team at maareviews@maa.org or publications@maa.org and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.