Genres I enjoy include literary/contemporary fiction, young adult/juvenile fiction, personal essays, memoirs, non-fiction (food, green living, gardening, homesteading, bookish topics, and science), travel writing, comics and graphic novels. You can access my Review Archive to see the books I enjoy (under construction).
Genres I shy away from include mysteries, thrillers, action, romance/chick lit, and westerns.
My reviews typically include a short summary of the plot alongside my personal thoughts/analysis on the book: good or bad. I insist on writing honest reviews, which means they won't always be positive. However, I do remain civil and level-headed when writing negative reviews. I typically take the "it just wasn't for me" stance. There's also a good chance I won't finish a book I don't like.
I am discerning when accepting review books. If it's not a book I think I'll like, I generally don't accept it for review. I live by the "don't torture yourself with books you don't enjoy" rule, and that bleeds over into my reviewing as well.
While I do make every effort to finish and review books I accept, there's always the occasional exception. If life jumps up and gets in the way or I just find myself uninterested in a review book, I may not finish. However, I do try to mention those books on my blog and gift them to people in my personal life or other bloggers who may enjoy them and pass the word along.
I do participate in the occasional book tour, but my policies remain the same. I will review the book, positive or negative and in a timely manner, but I insist on transparency and honesty.
I have a few requirements. Generally I read ARCS, galleys, e-books (epub format), hardback, paperback or whatever. I'm really not picky when it comes to format. However, I am pickier when it comes to time. I prefer to have at least a month to read a book in preparation for writing a review since my time is often full of teaching and new baby.
Contact: andi.miller(at)gmail(dot)com
Twitter: @estellasrevenge
Goodreads
Memberships: National Book Critics Circle (Associate)
My writing:
- Bibliobuffet.com - Columnist, "The Finicky Reader"
- Popmatters.com - Review, The Invention of Hugo Cabret
- The Environmental Blog - Review, Why Animals Matter
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