The Book Bloggers

Blog Name: The Bluestocking Guide: Reviews by a Partial, Prejudiced, and Ignorant Reader
Blog URL: http://web.me.com/bluestocking_bb
RSS or Atom Feed Address: http://web.me.com/bluestocking_bb/The_Bluestocking_Guide/Book_Reviews/rss.xml
Blog Owner: Bluestocking a.k.a. Brooke

1. What motivated you to create a book review blog?
I’m always looking for something good to read, and I buy my books. The problem is it is hard to know when you pick up a book whether or not it is going to be as good as the review on the back of the book. Also, I like some unusual reads like all things Star Trek and Star Wars. Not a lot of people review the kind of books that I enjoy reading. I figured there are probably a lot of people like me who don’t know what to read or buy. So my blog is designed to give you the information on great reads especially if you plan to purchase a book.

2. What do you find most rewarding about book reviewing?
Well, it’s fun to keep track of how much I read. It’s also nice having people give their opinion on the same book in the comments. I think what I like most of all is when people decide to read or re-read one of the books that I review based upon my discussion of the book.

3. What types of books do you review?
I review Classics, Young adult (particularly fantasy), historical fiction, mysteries (cozies and detective), thriller/horror, Christian fiction, plays, humanities, some biography, non-fiction, and classical text.

4. In what genre do you consider yourself to have the most expertise?
I have the most expertise in fiction- all genres.

5. Is there any type of book that you absolutely will not review?
I won’t review books with a lot of profanity or sex. Also I won’t review romance novels. I’m not talking about books with romance elements. I’m talking about “bodice rippers.”

6. Do you accept submissions from self-published authors?
I will accept submissions from self-publishers. Beware, I am completely honest.

7. Do you accept PDF versions or e-books for review?
I would prefer print, as I have a difficult time reading on a computer screen.

8. Can an author guest blog for you?
Sure

9. Do you host book giveaways?
Yes.

10. Do you interview authors?
I conduct audio interviews with authors on my podcast, Inklings.

11. Do you ever host stops on an organized book tour?
Yes. I enjoy them and look forward to more.

12. What is the average turnaround time for a review, from the time the book arrives in your mailbox until the review is posted?
Usually a week or two. If it is an Advanced Review then it will be a matter of days.

13. Do you cross-post reviews to Amazon or other sites?
I usually cross post on Metaxu Literary Network. I will post on Barnes & Noble.com if requested. I do not post on Amazon because they will have the rights to my review.

14. Will you notify an author by email when a review is posted?
Yes

15. Do you have any specific requirements for review submission?
It needs to be bound as a book- no paper clips or staples. I usually read on the train so I don’t want the book falling apart.

16. Where can authors submit review queries and to whom should they be addressed? 
Bluestocking (Brooke)
thebluestockingguide [at] me [dot] com

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