Review Policy

Format:
I prefer paperback books for review. I can also review electronic files that can be viewed on Kindle or Nook applications. I am no longer accepting PDFs for review.

Genre:
As my profile states, I enjoy reading fiction - specifically historical, but I am open to reading and reviewing just about anything to expand my knowledge base. However, I will not review anything with sexually explicit content or an overabundance of expletives. If a request is made to review this type of book when I discover the objectionable content, I will stop reading and rate the book 1-star with an explanation of the DNF status.

Postings:
In addition to this blog, I post teasers to my reviews (or the full review where required) with links back to this blog on the following sites: Goodreads, Amazon.com, Google+, and NetGalley. I promote my blog and reviews publicly on Facebook and Twitter. I also share with my approved followers on Instagram. If you'd like me to post elsewhere, let me know and I'll do my best to oblige.

Ratings:
It really bothers me that an author's work (read: labor of love) is often reduced to a numerical rating, but I understand that is the nature of the industry. My hope is that readers would do what they do best - read the content of my review to get a fuller picture of my enjoyment of the book. Use my rating system as a thermometer of sorts then read the full review to get a better idea of how much I enjoyed the book.

Note: I rarely rate any book a 1-star. And if a book warrants a 5-star, it means I'm over the moon about it, often thinking about it for weeks after I've finished it. Everything else falls on a sliding scale between the two.

Again, if you want to know how I really feel, please read my words not my numbers. 

General:
Regardless of whether I purchase a book, borrow a book, or receive a book in exchange for review, my ultimate goal is to be honest, fair, and constructive.

Thank you! Until next time ... Read on!