Review Policy

12/28/2012 I am currently NOT accepting review requests for books until further notice. I need to catch up on my backlog before taking on any additional reading. I WILL consider requests for product reviews and informational articles/guest posts. I will update this page when I am able to take on new titles to review.

All requests for reviews and other blog related materials should be directed to:  LibraryGirl@about.me

Book Review Requests:  I am always happy to consider requests for book reviews at Library Girl Reads & Reviews.  Please contact me at LibraryGirl@about.me with the title, author, and description of the book.  If the review needs to be completed by a specific date, I would need that information as well.

Format:  At this time I am only able to review physical books (including ARCS & galleys).  I may occasional accept an audio book as well.  I am currently unable to review books in any electronic format.

Preferred Book Genres:  Urban Fantasy, Traditional Fantasy, Young Adult, Cozy Mystery, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction, Non-fiction depending on subject.  I am open to considering other types of books as well so please contact me if you think your book would be a good fit for Library Girl Reads & Reviews.

Items Not Accepted:  Erotica or books with heavy or explicit sexual content or any type of 'adult' product or service.

Review Time Frame:  If a specific date was requested for a review, I will post the review on that date.  I attempt to review books at the beginning of the month the book will be released if I have received it in time to do so.  If not, it will be reviewed as close to the release date as possible.  Already released books will be worked in to the reading schedule as time allows unless a specific review date was requested.  Product/Service reviews will be done within one month of receiving the product or trying the service unless the product/service requires more time to fully evaluate or a specific review date was agreed upon.

Other Product/Service Review Requests:  I am currently expanding Library Girl Reads & Reviews to include products and services that are not book/reading related.  As a stay-at-home mom I am very interested in anything that makes moms' lives easier.  My daughters are 3 1/2 and 5 months so any age-appropriate products will be considered for review.  Other areas of interest include organic/healthy food items, natural/organic household products, and healthy living products in general.  Please contact me at LibraryGirl@about.me if you have a product or service you feel would be a good fit for Library Girl Reads & Reviews.

Components of my Review:

For Books:
  • Cover image (generally linked to Amazon unless an image is provided)
  • Link to purchase from Amazon (I am an Amazon.com affiliate and make a small amount of money on books purchased through these links)
  • A short, spoiler-free summary in my own words
  • My honest review -- I cannot promise a positive review but I do promise an honest, well thought out review.
  • If links to the author website or other materials are provided, I will include those in the review as well.
For Products/Services:
  • Image if provided
  • Link to website
  • General information about the product/service as provided
  • My honest review -- I cannot promise a positive review but I do promise an honest, well thought out review.
  • Any promotional offers that you are currently advertising if provided with this information.

Locations Where I post Reviews:
Library Girl Reads & Reviews
Amazon.com
Goodreads.com
LibraryThing.com
GetGlue.com
Links to my reviews are also posted on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter.

Other Types of Posts:  If you have other content such as author interviews, guest posts, articles, promotions, and/or giveaways, I am happy to consider these for Library Girl Reads & Reviews.  Please contact me at LibraryGirl@about.me with the relevant information.

I look forward to working with you!

Most recently updated on 12/28/2012