I am an avid reader. However, the last few year’s worth of challenges have shown me that is only really true in the genres I love. With that in mind here are some of my policies on reviewing.
Preferences:
I would prefer to read actual hard copies of books. I will read ebooks and listen to audiobooks, but there is nothing better for my speed and ability to lose myself in a story then binding and pages.
The genres I am most likely to pick up first are:
- Fantasy (supernatural, paranormal, high, magical realism, the works)
- Dystopian/post-apocalyptic (they are different and I love them both)
- Young Adult (if it is good enough my young adult might even chime in on the review)
- Historical fiction (some romance but more historical)
- Steampunk (New to the genre but what I’ve read I have liked)
- Horror (old school Steven King-esque)
- Graphic Novels (No superheros)
These are not the only things I will read but lately what a gravitate to on my bookshelves.
General Information
If you send me an advanced copy with enough lead time (1-2 months) I will schedule your review for the week before the book’s release date.
In addition to posting a review here, I am actively trying to post to Amazon, B&N, BAM as well as GoodReads, Shelfari and LibraryThing. I will also be trying to submit bi-monthly reviews to the local newspaper.
Finally
I review books because I love to read and think that everyone should read more. I will always indicate a books review which come from a publisher or author verse one that I picked up because I was drawn to the title. Sometimes those are not mutually exclusive.
And I have signed this pledge.
