Babs BookMark Issue 3 | Page 6

Reviewing a Book by Sandra Murphy What I Look for When Reviewing a Book by Sandra Murphy Reviewers, by definition, love books. Most have specialties like cozy mysteries, thrillers, or science fiction that they enjoy. When you ask someone for a review, you’ve asked them to give up hours of their time to promote a book. So, what makes a reviewer say yes or no to your book? Who’s sending the book? Did the request come from the author or the publisher? Have I read this author before? I go to Amazon to see what the blurb says. Is it part of a series, a stand-alone and what else has the author written. Readers who enjoy a book will want more.