If I am not quoting from a book but just mention the book by title, do I still need to footnote and use a bibliography?
Answer
The short answer is no, though some style guides suggest putting the year of publication in parenthesis after the title. The Chicago Manual of Style Online says, "authors [should] identify the sources of direct quotations or paraphrases and of any facts or opinions not generally known or easily checked." So a simple mention does not require a citation. Just remember to italicize the book title!
You should double check the style manual for the citation style (Chicago, APA, MLA, etc) that you are using for specifics.
Check out our citation guide for more information!