Review Policy

I am currently behind in my reading so I am only accepting books for review that are on my TBR list.  I have been receiving a surprising number of requests for review the last few months and I can’t keep up.

I would normally be happy to accept books to review, however offering me an ARC or free copy of a book does not guarantee a positive review. I try to outline both the positive and negative aspects of a book because I think honesty is important when making recommendations. I will not promote a book that did not enjoy and/or I would not feel comfortable recommending to a friend or a patron at my library.

I prefer to receive books for children or young adults because these are the age groups I deal with professionally. However, I also read fantasy, historical fiction, and science fiction for adults. I do not normally read anything overly religious or pornographic, that being said I’m o.k. with a character being religious and I’m not a prude. I prefer to read in print but I sometimes accept books in epub format (never pdf).

I have quite a few books I need to get through right now, so it may take a while for me to get to reviewing your book. I will post the review when I have time, but I want reading to remain fun, not work I force myself to do all hours of the night.

If you do want to send me books to review, please indicate whether I am to keep the copy or if you would like it to be used as a prize on my blog or at my library.

I would also be thrilled to get promotional materials such as bookmarks, stickers or bags related to newly released or upcoming books. Again please indicate if you would like them featured as a blog give-away or a prize at the library. I reserve the right to choose not to participate in a promotion, if I feel the materials are not appropriate for my readers.

Please contact me @ svollick@shaw.ca if you would like my mailing address