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	Science and Politics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		So, getting books to review before they come out is, I assume, a compliment to me as a blogger.
		On one hand, if I got only a couple of books per year, and they were all books that I would buy anyway, or something similar, or something from my wish list, that would be really cool.
		That was the book that lived in the car and was read in waiting rooms at the dentist and such places, a couple of pages at a time.
	sciencepolitics.blogspot.com /2006/05/previewing-books-on-blogs.html (765 words)

	The Reading Experience: Book Reviewing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		But at a time when reviewers for well-known publications are encouraged to mine novels for their "ideas" (which then become the subject of tedious "think pieces" about "issues") or to substitute equally tedious "edge" for literary analysis, the cultivation of these virtues is all the more welcome, and all the more necessary.
		In the context of book reviewing, it simply means that an attempt has been made to relate the parts to the whole, both in the work under review and between the work and the tradition or genre to which it belongs.
		Demanski concludes that the book is "a disappointment despite all of its promising elements and McKenzie's obvious talent," but she also patiently describes what McKenzie seems to be attemping in the novel, arriving at her ultimately negative assessment only after showing that, in the reviewer's opinion, the execution of the author's purpose comes up short.
	noggs.typepad.com /the_reading_experience/book_reviewing (10671 words)

	Issues: Perspectives (February 2001): The Art of Reviewing
		Similarly, a book breaking new ground, using a wide range of data and theories, and offering novel conclusions or conclusions reached in a novel way demands reviewers who are not constricted or muddleheaded in their understanding; again, the reviewers stand before the bar of the book itself.
		Reviewing is an art, a creative endeavor in its own right, but one that has serious obligations to the other "artist," the author of the book one is reviewing.
		In contrast, the book review sections of major newspapers are beset by an erratic choice of reviewers, ill-informed and sometimes slanted reviews, and a dumbed-down selection of books to be reviewed.
	www.historians.org /perspectives/issues/2001/0102/0102vie1.cfm (2011 words)

	MBR: Book Lover Haven: Q&A with Jim Cox
		The reason for the name change was that we were drawing reviewers from volunteers throughout Wisconsin and other parts of the Midwest, far from the boundaries of the city of Madison, and I felt the new name would more accurately reflect the growth and scope of our book review operation.
		A book goes into the "must" pile if it is a publisher who has put a decent cover on their book and the subject is one that fits in with a column or a show that I'm currently in the process of writing or producing.
		Postpublication reviewers (Midwest Book Review, trade magazines, TV shows) want the finished book only, and it doesn't matter when it arrives, so long as it is available to their readerships or audiences by the time their review appears.
	www.midwestbookreview.com /bookbiz/advice/tblh.htm (2598 words)

	Amazon.ca: From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Book: Books: Kathleen T. Horning,Stacy Innerst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Horning articulates the reviewer's goal as "an informed and reasoned opinion clearly articulated so that others can learn about books they haven't seen." Toward that end, she begins with an enlightening discussion on children's publishing and ends with a practical presentation on evaluating books and writing reviews based on sound analysis.
		This definitive guide to reviewing children’s books makes it effortless for parents, teachers, librarians, children’s literature students and general readers who are interested in becoming children’s book reviewers to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a children’s book.
		An authoritative reviewer in her own right, Kathleen Horning provides practical guidelines for reading critically, evaluating an initial response, answering questions raised during the first reading, putting a response into words, balancing description with criticism, and writing reviews for a particular audience.
	www.amazon.ca /Cover-Evaluating-Reviewing-Childrens-Book/dp/006446167X (618 words)

	CONTEXT: Anne Burke on Reviewing the Reviewers
		The state of book reviewing is, in a word, abominable.
		A second problem the reviewer has is that he suspects that the author himself, while criticizing two "dim-witted and shallow" male characters, also kind of envies them.
		I could look at the fiction reviewed in "Books in Brief," but these reviews are usually so dumb that they are not worth commenting on, and the reviewers are the second-stringers, those to whom the Times give the unimportant books.
	www.centerforbookculture.org /context/no1/burke.html (2003 words)

	Poets&Writers, Inc.
		It wouldn't be a stretch to call book reviewing a labor of love, except for the fact that it is so often a vilified profession.
		Book reviewers and the state of book reviewing itself are often under assault, especially by authors.
		Another criticism brought against book reviewers is almost the opposite of snark: using book reviewing as a forum for championing certain writers or schools.
	www.pw.org /mag/0309/gannon_full.htm (3051 words)

	English 302: Book Reviewing
		A workshop in writing book reviews and an examination of the ways in which literary merit is assigned in our culture -- exploring the purpose, context, and dynamics of book reviewing and literary prizes.
		A workshop in writing book reviews and an examination of the ways in which literary merit is assigned in our culture.
		will learn to write reviews and will study the purpose, contexts, and dynamics of book reviewing and literary prizes.A workshop in writing book reviews and an examination of the ways in which literary merit is assigned in our culture -- exploring the purpose, context, and dynamics of book reviews and literary prizes.
	prose.web.wesleyan.edu /bookreviewing/index.htm (137 words)

	Toward a Utopia of Book Reviewing for Women \| Booksquare
		A book review created by, for and about women; a book review that has room for Joyce Carol Oates, every single one of her books as they come out, but that also has room for all genres.
		Book review sections in newspapers are becoming increasingly irrelevant — my circle includes readers of all stripes (and all are in the prime demographic from a purchasing perspective; publishers want to reach my friends), and not one of them looks to the Los Angeles Times Book Review for information about books.
		There are many of these books, and these are the ones that are worthy of NYTimes recognition, but because of the pink cover, and the chick lit marketing push, they may fail to reach much of their audience.
	www.booksquare.com /archives/2005/07/07/1452 (9792 words)

	Edward Champion’s Return of the Reluctant » Book Reviewing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		While reviewing Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun, a book concerning itself with Nigeria, Thompson decried “the destructive effect of colonialism on Africa and its peoples” as “conventional” and “clichÃ©d,” as if simply dwelling upon this cataclysmic shift of cultures was somehow devoid of complexities.
		London Times: “Small independent publishers are rarely reviewed in the broadsheets even though their books are frequently as good as those from the big publishers.
		Book publishing was a gentleman’s occupation that held intellectual integrity to be as important as the balance sheet; publishers sought to bring readers literary excellence while turning a reasonable profit.
	www.edrants.com /?cat=4 (1650 words)

	Epinions.com - CaptainD’s Guide to Writing A Very Helpful Book Review
		Even if what there is of the review is good, an admission that you haven’t actually read all of it (or a review that leaves the distinct impression that you haven’t) is quite likely to get you more “Not Helpful” ratings than “Very Helpful” ones.
		There are many terrific reviewers on epinions who practically live in the Books category, but I’m going to restrict myself to three of my favourites here – I’m sure you’ll find your own favourite book reviewers after a while.
		How she gets through all these books is almost as baffling as how she manages to write such good, knowledgeable, and detailed reviews.
	www.epinions.com /content_4029063300 (1929 words)

	MSVU \| Library - Book Reviewing: A Concise Guide
		A book review is a paper involving an opinion of, and information about, a particular book.
		Derive from the book what the author's philosophy is as related to the subject of the book.
		You may start by stating your thesis, the author's purpose or the problem treated by the book; you may classify the work by genre, or present historical background information.
	www.msvu.ca /library/bookrev2.asp (922 words)

	"Reference Book Reviewing"
		When you are asked, the book review editor will expect you to be familiar with the book reviewing process.
		The actual length depends on the book and to some extent, the journal space; however, 500-800 words should be enough to cover all the criteria.
		This lack of concern is based on the usefulness to the readers of reviews of a number of different reviews of the same work.
	polaris.gseis.ucla.edu /jrichardson/dis220/bookreview.htm (976 words)

	Book Reviewing Instructions
		The Critical Book Review: The purpose of a critical book review is twofold.
		The reviewer wishes, first, to inform the reader as to the nature and scope of the book under consideration.
		In so far as is possible, the review should be objective; it should be an evaluation based upon evidence and examples presented in the review and not upon such subjective criteria as personal likes and dislikes.
	www.uncp.edu /home/rwb/hst300bk.htm (577 words)

	Likely Stories » Books and Reviewing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Book reviewing is sort of a hamster-wheel lifestyle.
		I had hoped to complete my review of What Is the What today, but I spent the wee small hours last night with a smiling midget (well, he’s only six months old, so he may yet grow to full stature) and my first draft looks like a bunch of code right now.
		Eggers’ book tells the story of Valentino Achak Deng, a Sudanese man who was one of the so-called “Lost Boys of Sudan.” He was a young boy when the murahaleen, Muslim militias armed by the government in Khartoum, burned his mostly Christian village.
	blog.booklistonline.com /category/books-and-reviewing (4396 words)

	BOOK PROMOTION NEWSLETTER, Columns & Articles by Francine Silverman
		Book signings are far less common than programs and workshops since libraries are not in the business of selling books.
		Hixon does not rule out authors of print-on-demand books, in order for the book to be in the library it must be reviewed (pre-publication) in Publisher’s Weekly (which reviews self-published books under certain circumstances), Library Journal (yes), or Kirkus Reviews (no).
		Francine Silverman is editor/publisher of Book Promotion Newsletter, a bi-weekly ezine for authors of all genres, and author of Book Marketing from A-Z (Infinity Publishing 2005), a compilation of the best marketing strategies of 325 authors from all over the English-speaking world.
	www.bookpromotionnewsletter.com /columns-articles.htm (871 words)

	On Reviewing
		I was a member of the National Society of Book Critics and the Bay Area Book Reviewers Association.
		The best reviewers are able to articulate a coherent and consistent point of view over time, which enables the reader to rely on the review as a source of information and opinion.
		Some reviewers, perhaps under pressure from their editors or aspiring to be promoted to film reviewer or TV critic, view the review as a form of entertainment.
	www.rightreading.com /reviewing.htm (681 words)

	Amazon.com: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5): Books: J.K. Rowling (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Nothing's truly 'repeated' (as one reviewer has mentioned), in fact, we (as readers) get to visit two new places that we've never been before; that Harry's never been before--therefore, a long explanation of these places is needed.
		The book starts running out of steam before the climactic battle, and that battle itself -- full of noise, flashing spells and wand-handling straight out of a grade-B Western as produced by Jerry Bruckheimer -- is the most poorly constructed scene in the book.
		This book was so good that I read it in one week.It ties on with the other books and will never bore you.
	www.amazon.com /Harry-Potter-Order-Phoenix-Book/dp/043935806X (3074 words)

	Info Career Trends - lisjobs.com's Professional Development Newsletter - November 2000 Melanie Duncan
		Usually, there would be a brief description of the book followed by a critical comment or two about how well the author did his or her job.
		I noticed LJ needed audiotape reviewers, so I contacted Ann Burns at the e-mail address provided (yes, I finally had e-mail!) and sent her some sample reviews from Booklist.
		She also publishes a monthly e-zine, The Bookdragon Review, focusing on genre fiction reviews, news and forthcoming titles.
	www.lisjobs.com /newsletter/archives/nov00mduncan.htm (681 words)

	Small Press Center To Host Workshop on Book Reviewing
		The panel offers a unique opportunity to ask the taste-makers what they look for when assigning a book for review.
		They will discuss the ways they work, from their submission guidelines to tips for increasing the chances of review coverage.
		Panelists are Christopher Lehmann-Haupt, Daily Book Reviewer, The New York Times; Henry Finder, Editorial Director, The New Yorker; Bob Minzesheimer, Book Critic, USA Today; and Joy Press, Literary Editor, the Village Voice.
	www.bookflash.com /releases/100133.html (258 words)

	Jen Robinson's Book Page: How Book Reviewing Has Affected My Reading
		For example, I've never been much of a picture book reader (well, since I was five), but after a year of reading other people's picture book reviews, I'm giving them more of a chance.
		To balance the "reading for fun" issue, I always have one book going off my TBR pile that is only for me. I might blog about it, but not at all in a formal review.
		My other interest in college was in authors who used writer-narrators in their books, and how they could use the writer-narrator voice to play around with theories about writing and reading.
	jkrbooks.typepad.com /blog/2006/11/how_book_review.html (3233 words)

	Epinions.com - Book Reviewing: Some Thoughts
		On the other side of the coin however, there seem to be myriads of writers who churn out reviews with (apparently) little or no regard to quality.
		I should like to go a step further and address the way in which reviews are written up, not with the intention of putting anyone’s writing down per se (after all, I am just as open to criticism as the next person), but to give a few pointers about evaluating.
		Details like style, narrative, diction, development of characters, language, tense, point of view are often overlooked, but these do help a potential reader of a book decide whether it is worth purchasing or borrowing from the library.
	www.epinions.com /content_2780602500 (733 words)

	From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Book by Kathleen T. Horning
		From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Book by Kathleen T. Horning
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		Sign-up for Hot @ Harper, the e-newsletter for book enthusiasts who need to know about the hottest new authors and bestsellers available.
	www.harpercollins.com /book/index.aspx?isbn=9780064461672 (350 words)

	The Writing Show » Blog Archive » Podcast: Book Reviewing Demystified
		Podcast: Are sales of used books threatening authors and publishers?
		With James A. Cox, editor-in-chief of The Midwest Book Review
		This entry was posted on Thursday, July 14th, 2005 at 12:37 pm and is filed under Book Reviews, Podcasts, Cox, James.
	writingshow.com /?p=14 (166 words)

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