Do you get that little escalation of joy when you hold a book in your hand and crack open the cover? Do you love the feel of a new book in your hands and the crisp feel of new pages? If so, you are my kind of reader. I read because it transports me to a new world and with every new book comes another new world.
When writing a book review for a new manuscript, I always start by inspecting the pages. All of the pages must be in order and it must be well organized. It must have a title page, complete with title and author's name. If the book review is for a book already in print, I determine whether the cover would be appealing to a reader. Elements of appeal include the images, color combinations, and font choices. I question whether I would stop to give it a second look if I passed it on an end shelf in a store.
Then it is my favorite time in the book reviewing process. It is time to cuddle up in a chair, light a candle, and kick my feet up to read. I always do this with a notebook and pen on hand. Short books may be read in a single day, but longer ones may take me a couple days or longer.
During the reading process, I make notes on many aspects whether the title is appropriate to the content and will catch the attention of a reader; how many pages the book contains and whether the length is suitable, i.e. overly padded or not sufficiently detailed; what the genre is and how this example compares with other good books in this genre. I record whether I can identify with the characters, if they are well portrayed and gain the reader's sympathy; whether the emotions depicted come across as genuine; if I find that the plot is well-conceived, gripping or interesting and satisfactorily resolved; whether the incidents are believable; whether the beginning, middle and ending hang together satisfactorily.
I will make notes on the accuracy of the details and the choice of language and words. Grammar mistakes will be noted as well. I then give my personal view on the piece, adding critical notes in a helpful and genuine manner.
Before officially creating a book review from my notes, I spend some time sitting and thinking about the journey the book took me on.
When I have fully digested the experience, I start typing the book review out on my computer. I always print a copy of the final book review out and connect it to the manuscript or review copy of the book.
If possible, I will send it to the author through email. Otherwise, I have to mail it to them as soon as possible.
Even if I do not enjoy a book, the book reviewing process is always rewarding in the end.
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