Review Policy
The Hip Librarians Book Blog accepts published books, audiobooks, galleys and advance review copies of adult and young adult romance novels, as well as fiction, nonfiction and graphic novels for review. Hip Librarian’s Book Blog does NOT accept self-published books for reviews.
- The Hip Librarians Book Blog does not guarantee a positive review, or any review, of materials sent.
- Second opinions of books reviewed are encouraged.
- Authors disagreeing with reviews are invited to respond in the comments field.
- Reviewers are asked to evaluate materials in the following way:
- Plot summary
- Literary merit
- Artistic merit, if applicable
- Use in school or library setting
- Optional: personal response
Review Ratings
Titles reviewed receive a rating of 1-5 stars, where 5=flawless and 1=highly flawed:
***** excellent; nearly flawless; a must-have for all libraries and genre fans;
**** very good; without serious flaws; highly recommended;
*** average; some flaws; recommended as an optional purchase;
** okay, major flaws; a very conditional purpose (recommended only if popular topic, genre, author, niche book);
* poorly executed; major flaws, major errors, misinformation; no mastery of subject.
Please send ARCs or physical review copies to:
Beth Schreiber
33 Wesley Street Unit 2
Newton, MA 02458
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