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When reviewing books, it is important not to have any preconceived notions about the author's personality or his work before reading the book. As such, it is best not to read too many reviews that have already been done on the book you're about to review. Also, write the book review from an analytical perspective so readers can get a detailed, but fair assessment of the book.
Mention both strengths and weaknesses of the book. This is especially beneficial if the author is arguing for a certain claim in the book. For example, if an author claims that America was not founded on Judeo-Christian values, you may say that there were elements of secularism in the founding of America, but it is still true that some of the early colonists considered religion an important part of America's founding.
Discuss the main points of the book or novel. You don't want to spend too much time focusing on the minor details when critiquing books. Readers want to know the main topics of the book. This is why it's important to take notes when reading ya books for review.
Review books on topics that may be outside your comfort zone. While you don't want to review books on topics in which you have little interest, you might be able to offer a fresh perspective on books that do not fall into your prime area of interest. For example, if your area of interest is gender issues in contemporary Europe, you can review some books that deal with gender issues in Latin America or Africa.
Discuss the author's style. Point out the intended target audience, whether the book is written in a formal or informal tone, and if the author makes the concepts clear to the reader.
Discuss the author's research methods. Explain whether or not you agree with the research subjects who were chosen for the interviews in the book. Also discuss if the research is current or outdated, and compare the author's research methods to other authors who have written on the same topic.
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Free from May 26th to May 30th, 2013 - Redemption (A Paranormal Romance Novelette)
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Tags: fantasy, YA, romance, paranormal
Started by Pratibha R DH May 24.
Kindle OR 50.00 Gift Card to Best buy or Amazon!
**THE BIGGEST GIVEAWAY YET!** Here it is! It's no secret that authors need reviews (as well as likes). I have a goal of obtaining 200 reviews in 2 weeks in preparation for my pitch to a few big wig…Continue
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Blogger Comment by Ashley Slota on June 11, 2013 at 8:13pm -
[Ends June 14] Win a copy of Pauline Creeden's Armored Hearts on my blog: http://booknerdparadise.blogspot.com/
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Comment by Chris Stevenson on June 8, 2013 at 1:12am -
PLANET JANITOR CUSTODIAN OF THE STARS--Starship Troopers meets Robinson Crusoe on Mars. A must read for classic and Golden Age Fans!
Captain Zachary Crowe and the crew of Planet Janitor Corporation are adept at handling environmental clean-ups and close system jumps to collect precious ores and space trash. The problem is they have yet to complete an assignment without a mishap to add to their not so stellar record. Scraping the bottom of the barrel, Orion Industries contracts Planet Janitor for a clandestine operation that no one else wants, offering them more money than they could spend in three lifetimes. The mission entails a 12 light-year trip to a newly found habitable planet in the Tau Ceti system. The crew will lose 26 years on Earth due to the cryo jump, but that is the least of their problems. What they find on Tau Ceti will rattle their wits, test their courage, and threaten their very survival.
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"Planet Janitor does deliver an interstellar romp that hearkens to the best of Robert Heinlein or Philip José Farmer... A rollicking plot-driven adventure... The dangers are intimidating, the wonders evocative and the thread that ties it all together is always just a little more tangled than it seems." --The Canadian Science Fiction Review, December 13, 2010
"An intriguing and exciting cross between Aliens and 10,000 Years B.C. - Stevenson shows us a future filled with proof that we should listen to Stephen Hawking's warnings about alien life forms and what they want to do to us." --Gini Koch, author of `Touched by an Alien' & `Alien Tango', December 1, 2010
"Stevenson's book considers the possibility of an elite industry of environmental cleanup specialists who take on all sorts of bizarre environmental jobs... Clearly, this is a timely topic that hits home in the wake of the Gulf oil spill." --SF-Fandom, September 21, 2010From the Publisher
A great deal of care went into the quality of this book, with case laminate library binding, wrap around cover art, and 26 illustrations.
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Comment by Chris Stevenson on June 8, 2013 at 12:59am
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THE WAR GATE, A BACKLIST PARANORMAL/ROMANCE TITLE, NOW FREE ON AMAZON TODAY AND TOMORROW--2-18 TO 2-19! Full-length, 332 pages of thrills, romance and chills. Available on Amazon Kindle:
http://www.amazon.com/The-War-Gate-ebook/dp/B008SDVEQU/ref=sr_1_5?s...
Tag Line: Through a miraculous conception, Avalon Labrador must give birth to herself before she is executed, to solve her husband’s murder and her own wrongful conviction.When the reincarnated Avy Labrador is kicked out of her stepfather’s house on her 18th birthday, she has no idea that the man who raised her framed her mother to cover his murder so he could acquire a major software empire. Now, years later, with the help of her magician boyfriend, Sebastian, Avy is about to discover that her birth was otherworldly and for a purpose. The ancient Roman God Janus was so appalled by the heinous murder of Tom Labrador by his brother Drake that he opened up a War Gate. Avy has received half of her mother’s soul light and half of a God’s essence. Her mission is to put the real killer behind bars. The only catch: she must learn to “Gate-Walk”, that’s time traveling to the layman. She soon finds out that she is a drunk driver on the space/time continuum super highway.
“This was a solidly written tale with a trace of fantasy and complex thought used in defining the concept of leaping from one time gate to the next—excellent job of structuring.”
Terrie G, Bitten by Books, 4 out of 5.
“The War Gate is a captivating book. Mystery, magic and the paranormal blend together in a perfect mix. I would thoroughly recommend this book to fantasy enthusiasts who also like romance.
Orcid, Aurora Reviews, 5 out of 5.
War Gate Author's Note: The antagonist character, Wax Man, is not for the squeamish. I warn you ahead of time that he is the most disgusting, vile creature/human you're ever likely to read about. Not for younger readers under 13.
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Blogger Comment by Jean Wagner on June 7, 2013 at 12:32pm -
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Blogger Comment by Jean Wagner on June 6, 2013 at 12:40pm -
Check out what happens when Chicago decides to do things its own kick ass way! See new Divergent Review only at http://theofficebooks.blogspot.com/
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Comment by Creative Mind on June 5, 2013 at 6:34pm -
Read the ending of a special series that continues to inspire the reader to take one step further- to broaden his horizons and read literature and poetry, irish mythology, and hear great songs (this series is the reason I started listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival) and-why not?- paint Mag Mell's marvelous landscapes (even though I failed miserably..)
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Blogger Comment by Michelle Parsons on May 31, 2013 at 9:02am -
On the Blog...Review ~ Follow the White Rabbit by Kellie Sheridan....
Where did all the madness go? Can Alice bring it back or make it worse? Follow three girls as they try to fix Wonderland...Amazing retelling of the Wonderland Story and Book not to be missed.
Come see my review and its available on Amazon for .99¢
http://love2readalways.blogspot.com/2013/05/review-follow-white-rab...
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Blogger Comment by Jean Wagner on May 29, 2013 at 6:38pm -
Happy Memorial Day and to celebrate we have devised yet another way to get drunk off of books! Check out our new Beautiful Creatures Drinking Game only at the Office and remember to vote for the next one!!! http://theofficebooks.blogspot.com/
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Comment by Alex Baugh on May 24, 2013 at 11:10am -
New Review: Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner
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