#reviews

10 of the Most Polarizing Books to Ponder

While popular and trendy books attract a large readership, they also attract naysayers. Here are 10 of the most polarizing books out there.

Why Do Reviewers Include Disclaimers About ARCs?

Why do so many reviewers disclose that they've received ARCs? I polled 20 Rioters and Bookstagramers to find out,

Changing Book Ratings: I Tried To Ignore That Review, But It Makes Some Really Good Points

Why it's perfectly fine to change your opinion about a book once you consume reviews or discuss it with other readers.

15 Fantastic YouTube Book Reviewers For Your Viewing Pleasure

For more in-depth reviews or some laughs, these are some of the best channels for YouTube book reviews and related bookish content. 

Troubles in Adaptation: The 2013 Adaptation of THE GREAT GATSBY

With class divides growing ever more troubling, a reader considers the failure of THE GREAT GATSBY adaptation to translation of Fitzgerald's commentary.

5 Nonfiction Bricks Worth Adding to Your Personal Collection

Get your money's worth with these brick-size nonfiction books.

7 Reviews of Classic Literature (by a 6-month-old)

A 6-month-old baby reviews works of classic literature.

On Reviewing Bad Books When You’re Part of the Literary Community

A former editor on reviewing (or more often, not) bad books when you probably know the author, or agent, or publicist, or...

Why You Should Be Honest When Reviewing Self-Published Books

Why reviewers should be honest, whether the book is self-published or traditionally published.

A Visit to the Amazon Bookstore

A look at my visit to the newly opened Amazon physical bookstore