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An extensively annotated selective list of primarily book-length studies on each of the 40 presidents and the presidency in general. The annotations covers not only the contents, but also the approach to the subject. Not included are presidential papers, articles, and books that are not readily accessible. Primarily for college undergraduates and general readers. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Library Journal Review

This bibliography about the presidents includes biographies, autobiographies, and studies concerning their significance and impact. Annotations average around 100 words and are lucidly written. Omissions and inclusions are inevitably arguable in a volume of such brevity; Lincoln, for example, has just 46 entries. Most titles cited are from the second half of the 20th century. The index would be more serviceable if it included the titles of the books themselves rather than merely the names of the authors. This is a straightforward, accessible, selective bibliography of presidential biography and history useful for public and university libraries. More comprehensive coverage of individual presidents is available in Meckler's Bibliographies of the Presidents of the United States , scheduled for completion in 1992 at $2750 for the 50-volume set. Individual volumes on Grover Cleveland, William H. Taft, and William McKinley have already appeared (1989) and cost $55 each.-- James Moffet, Baldwin P.L., Birmingham, Mich. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

CHOICE Review

A handy selective bibliography of 783 books on the 40 US presidents. Most books cited treat individual presidents, but there are several on the First Ladies. All entries are annotated, often critically, with highlights of contents and with insights into their approaches to the subject. The volume names biographies, memoirs, autobiographies, and theses on political thought or domestic and foreign policies. Excluded are all but well-edited presidential papers, periodical articles, and books judged "not readily accessible." Acknowledging the present dearth of monographs on George Bush, a few articles are cited. The author renders a substantial effort toward meeting the need for a conveniently arranged, updated reference list of easily accessible books. Intended for introductory-level studies of the American presidency, it best suits lower-division undergraduates and general readers, though upper-division students may also find it helpful. College libraries with tight budgets may skip this, especially if they are collecting the Meckler series "Bibliographies of the Presidents of the United States," e.g., J.F. Marszalek, Grover Cleveland (CH, Mar'89). -K. S. Kim, Queensborough Community College, CUNY