In addition, I will review any book I read, whether it is business-related nonfiction, a children's book or fiction. I read to enjoy and to learn, and my goal is to share what I enjoy and what I've learned. However, I will give my honest opinion on all of my reviews. If I find something at fault with the book, I will disclose that fault. I will not (and never will) give a positive review only because I received the book for free.
I do not rate books. It is not something I feel comfortable doing because what I enjoy in a book will not be the same for everyone else. I will always try to share what I like and dislike and my reasons why I liked or disliked them, so that my readers can understand how I formulated my opinions. There are times, such as when I upload my review on LibraryThing, Barnes and Noble, or Visual Bookshelf where I am forced to rate a book. This is not something I enjoy doing, and my rating may not always be the most accurate. I stand by my words more than those ratings as a result.
For all those books I receive for free, I try to say thank you to whichever group was gracious enough to send me a free book because it makes my day to receive one in the mail. However, we are all busy, and we all make mistakes. There may be times where I might forget to do so, for which I am apologizing in advance. If you have ever sent me a free book, and I failed to acknowledge it, I am sorry but know that I truly appreciated it.
I love reading and hope that this love is reflected in my reviews, what I read, and what I write. I love to discuss books and adore blogging about books. Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this policy or my availability as a reviewer.
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