For some reason, many people who would not hesitate to leave a Yelp review for a restaurant or a physical product review on Amazon are more reluctant to write book reviews. Perhaps it reminds us too much of the school assignments of our childhood. Perhaps people think that book reviewers need some kind of qualifications. Well, I am here to tell you that your perspective as a reader is valuable both to authors and to your fellow readers. This is true regardless of your background or grades in English class. And if you don't quite know where to start with your review of a recent read, here are a few tips to get you started. You can discuss one of these points or all of them. No matter how long or short your review, I guarantee that someone will appreciate it. Some points you can highlight include you opinion of the story, the characters, the world-building, and the writing. You can discuss some or all of this issues as you please and in as much detail as you desire. This isn't school. You're doing this for fun and to help your fellow reader decide if they might enjoy the book. And you might help an author you like create a new fan. How cool is that?
My book review of “When In Rome” by Sarah Adams. I love this closed-door and normal person/celebrity romance!
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Michelle Obama's bestselling autobiography. Becoming. Read my review here.
My book review of “Practice Makes Perfect” by Sarah Adams. Truly one of the best books I’ve read this year!
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There are so many ways to format book reviews and it can be hard to pick one. Especially when you're in a slump or don't know how to begin.
Ken Follett's Century Trilogy: Enthralling historical fiction series. Don't miss it...
In her new memoir, 'Educated,' Tara Westover recounts how she left an isolated childhood behind to go to college and beyond. A 4-star review.
Do you want to know what are the favorite books of Hannibal Lecter? Look at his personal library and pick your favorite reads. Be well-read like the Doctor.
"Unmask Alice by Rick Emerson goes a long way to showing what investigative journalism could be in the right hands . . . this book is undeniably buzzworthy." -Portland Book Review "An absorbing and unnerving read . . . this book demands to be finished in one sitting." -Booklist Two teens. Two diaries. Two social panics. One incredible fraud. In 1971, Go Ask Alice reinvented the young adult genre with a blistering portrayal of sex, psychosis, and teenage self-destruction. The supposed diary of a middle-class addict, Go Ask Alice terrified adults and cemented LSD's fearsome reputation, fueling support for the War on Drugs. Five million copies later, Go Ask Alice remains a divisive bestseller, outraging censors and earning new fans, all of them drawn by the book's mythic premise: A Real Diary, by Anonymous. But Alice was only the beginning. In 1979, another diary rattled the culture, setting the stage for a national meltdown. The posthumous memoir of an alleged teenage Satanist, Jay's Journal merged with a frightening new crisis-adolescent suicide-to create a literal witch hunt, shattering countless lives and poisoning whole communities. In reality, Go Ask Alice and Jay's Journal came from the same dark place: Beatrice Sparks, a serial con artist who betrayed a grieving family, stole a dead boy's memory, and lied her way to the National Book Awards. Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries is a true story of contagious deception. It stretches from Hollywood to Quantico, and passes through a tiny patch of Utah nicknamed "the fraud capital of America." It's the story of a doomed romance and a vengeful celebrity. Of a lazy press and a public mob. Of two suicidal teenagers, and their exploitation by a literary vampire. Unmask Alice . . . where truth is stranger than nonfiction.
In Beth Duke’s heart-warming novel, Tapestry, Skye Willis and her grandmother, Sparrow, decide to find out more about their ancestry, a decision that launches their lives on a course they would never have imagined. Skye had always been curious about her father’s side of the family. Raised by her mother and grandmother, she had no information about her father except the few details her mother divulged on occasion. At twenty-one now, Skye cannot dismiss the issue anymore. She resorts to genetic testing and convinces her grandmother to take the test too to prove her Muscogee Creek ancestry. Meanwhile, Pete Darling, CEO of PFD Pipelines, embarks on the most important project of his life: the repair and replacement of hundreds of miles of a natural gas line. But things are about to drastically change for Pete and the company. Tapestry is centered on two eccentric characters, Sparrow and Skye. Their bond is well-developed throughout as Skye is fond of Sparrow and Sparrow remains supportive and loving towards Skye. Supporting characters in the novel play an important role in bringing out the themes of the novel. Set in two alternate places, Texas and Alabama, the story explores themes of corruption, control, and manipulation alongside uplifting themes about sacrifice, love, and true happiness. The story is rewarding as it follows Skye’s growth while she learns what she is passionate about and what truly matters. The two separate plots are carefully woven together when their paths intersect. Told with a touch of humor, Tapestry by Beth Duke explores important themes through an authentic set of characters.
A book review of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s “Gods of Jade and Shadow”
Thank you to Diane for submitting this fun book report poster. It’s legal size (paper) worksheet and is great for lower grades (or as an easy project for upper grades). Great end of the year …
Counted as one of the most controversial books of all times for the ideas it purports, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown directly challenges the authority of the Vatican, garbing real facts in clever fiction and telling a narrative that's interesting, full of intrigue and thought provoking, not to mention an unforgettable cast of characters and events.
Japanese can be daunting to learn. There are three alphabets—Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana, none of which resemble the English alphabet with its Latin script.
Only Time Will Tell is the story of Harry Clifton. Clifton comes from a very modest home and humble beginnings. All along, people around him can tell that there's something special about Harry.
In many ways — setting, historical elements, the mix of romance and horror, the use of Spanish — Vampires of El Norte is the spiritual sister of The Hacienda, and a perfect example of genre mixing.
As the pandemic caused by CoronaVirus rages across the globe, all means of economy growth has slowed or stopped. Publishing industry was also interrupted and many book launches were postponed to the future(!). This list includes includes novels published from January 1st till now and will be updated regularly.
How's your summer reading going? Ours is fabulous! My boys are not avid readers but they have totally enjoyed reading this summer with this fun incentive program I came up.
No One Cares About Crazy People by Ron Powers combines his family's story and a sweeping social history of attitudes towards mental illness.
Mini reviews of all the books I'm currently reading in November 2019. Find out whether to read or skip each of these novels.
My book review of “When In Rome” by Sarah Adams. I love this closed-door and normal person/celebrity romance!
Aren’t your kids interested in reading more books? How can you enhance their understanding skills after reading a book? Here is a solution ! How about asking them to write a review? Don’t be funny you say ! No, I am just saying if you have colorful “Book Review Templates” for kids, you can actually […]
Blogging about books is the absolute best. Learn how to start a book blog as a hobby or one that makes money with TUL's book blogging for beginners tutorial.
Hi, loves! It's a new month, and you know what that means... Well, maybe you don't. It means a Monthly reading wrap-up! The title is actually a complete lie because these are books I read across January and February, not just February, but the whole thing wouldn't fit in the title so let's just pretend
Do you love spreading the word about your favorite authors? Here are some simple steps to writing a book review that is sure to communicate to others how much you love your latest read (or don’t!). 1. Include an Image of the Cover The image draws in your fellow reader. Yes, they are judging the book by the cover, so …
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May 2021 book recommendations. Check out mini reviews of all the books I'm currently reading. Find out whether to read or skip these books.
Travel around the world with a good book. Take the Uncorked Reading Challenge to read more diversely. Explore the best new books.
Writing an effective book review can feel like a struggle. But, there are a few key aspects that book reviews I really enjoy and find useful all share. Find the traits I look for in book reviews be…
In this post, I am going to take you through the step-by-step process for getting loads of Amazon reviews on your next book launch.
So, you want to get into writing book reviews. Maybe you discovered that it’s harder than it seems - along with everyone else who’s tried before you. Maybe you like to do some research before jumping headfirst into any new endeavour. Whatever the reason you've happened upon this article, you w
Here's a list of all the Bookstagram influencer programs I've found for easily requesting free ARCs and books from publishers for review!
*this post contains affiliate links January 12, 2019 How I Write a Fiction Book Review Have you written a book review? Do you write reviews for Goodreads? Instagram? Or occasional blog reviews? If you’ve never written a review, would you like you to try? Even if you are an avid reader and are not interested […]
Come check out the best novels of 2020 so far! I guarantee you'll love these book recommendations of both new releases in 2020 and backlist books I adore!
Looking for your next great read? Check out these latest 2019 book releases that have topped the charts this year! Books from fiction to non-fiction.
Looking for new book releases in August 2020? Look no further because I've got you covered! Find your must read book for August 2020 from this list of 21 new book releases.
My Best Books of 2021 list includes titles by Charlotte McConaghy, TJ Newman, Chris Hammer, Pip Williams, Emma Young, Michael Haag, Adam Kay and more...
So, you want to get into writing book reviews. Maybe you discovered that it’s harder than it seems - along with everyone else who’s tried before you. Maybe you like to do some research before jumping headfirst into any new endeavour. Whatever the reason you've happened upon this article, you w
If you've been bookstagramming or book blogging for a while then there's a high chance that you've already been promoting titles online, but for new bookstagrammers receiving your first review copy is a pretty exciting occasion and one worth celebrating. In this post, I've shared a few tips on how to become a bookstagram influencer.
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For some reason, many people who would not hesitate to leave a Yelp review for a restaurant or a physical product review on Amazon are more reluctant to write book reviews. Perhaps it reminds us too much of the school assignments of our childhood. Perhaps people think that book reviewers need some kind of qualifications. Well, I am here to tell you that your perspective as a reader is valuable both to authors and to your fellow readers. This is true regardless of your background or grades in English class. And if you don't quite know where to start with your review of a recent read, here are a few tips to get you started. You can discuss one of these points or all of them. No matter how long or short your review, I guarantee that someone will appreciate it. Some points you can highlight include you opinion of the story, the characters, the world-building, and the writing. You can discuss some or all of this issues as you please and in as much detail as you desire. This isn't school. You're doing this for fun and to help your fellow reader decide if they might enjoy the book. And you might help an author you like create a new fan. How cool is that?
I have always been someone who loves to read. It has helped me grow and learn more, but I only recently discovered a great way to keep track of the books I read and their impact on me.
