tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post1853128291179523786..comments2024-03-18T07:36:25.373-04:00Comments on Writers On The Move: "Book Reviews as Tools of Promotion," by Mayra CalvaniKaren Cioffihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-48617268218782392122012-03-20T11:47:30.872-04:002012-03-20T11:47:30.872-04:00I read reviews too. Great post!I read reviews too. Great post!Debbie A Byrnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219009309869041795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-56356794337325295442012-03-19T19:58:51.887-04:002012-03-19T19:58:51.887-04:00I definitely read reviews of books to help me dete...I definitely read reviews of books to help me determine if I'd like to purchase, but I don't let that be my only deciding factor. When I first starting writing I reviewed many books, but I haven't in quite some time.<br /><br />All the best,<br />DonnaDonna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-28482894533175055742012-03-16T10:01:26.040-04:002012-03-16T10:01:26.040-04:00I don't usually read reviews to determine if I...I don't usually read reviews to determine if I'll read a book. Like Peggy, I go on recommendations. But, I do agree that they are a very effective marketing tool. <br /><br />The reviews I do read though do help in whether I add the book to my 'to read' list.<br /><br />My daughter is a member of a book group and they choose their books based on reviews and the New York BestsellerKaren Cioffihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492421057039326702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-6877819096682866452012-03-15T17:09:54.442-04:002012-03-15T17:09:54.442-04:00I agree with you wholeheartedly Mayra. And I do fe...I agree with you wholeheartedly Mayra. And I do feel that there's a growing democracy with reviews - more and more readers are writing them and when well written, they really do help to 'curate' (all important when the bar to publishing has been lowered) and identify what's high quality. I will often read reviews before buying books, and of course my favourite site is <a href="Magdalena Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182314078304734996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-36396370917703022302012-03-15T12:43:53.712-04:002012-03-15T12:43:53.712-04:00I not only read reviews, but I write them too! I l...I not only read reviews, but I write them too! I love reading and passing on information about books after I've finished them. I loved your book and found it truly helpful! Thanks Mayra!!!NancyCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10522834474683433992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-74848867504401930542012-03-15T09:52:37.533-04:002012-03-15T09:52:37.533-04:00I don't make a habit of reading reviews before...I don't make a habit of reading reviews before I purchase a book -- I do collect recommendations, though, and I'll read a review afterward, sometimes, to see if I agree or not. The only book I read based on reviews in the relatively recent past (like eight months or so) was "The Help." The reviews didn't convince me I'd love the book (I didn't), but collectively theyMargaret Fielandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639464925210908450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411231637771693377.post-46729612254566548942012-03-15T09:46:24.242-04:002012-03-15T09:46:24.242-04:00Yes, I do read reviews before buying a book though...Yes, I do read reviews before buying a book though in the case of a known author I might make a decision based solely on the blurb.<br />I do steer clear of review sites that only give five stars and I view Amazon fors and againsts very carefully. I've seen more than a few five star reviews there which were perhaps written by the author's mother. lol.Anne Duguid Knolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10332742931248440319noreply@blogger.com