Blogs who are reviewing indie books

ficbot · 09-25-2010, 09:50 PM

As requested, a thread to consolidate info about blogs who are reviewing indie books. If you are a blogger, just post here with some info and I will keep this top post updated. If you are an author, keep an eye on this thread; many bloggers are open to submissions (others may prefer to seek out books themselves) and if they have any genre preferences or other submission considerations, the info will be included here.

To be added to this list, bloggers must be posting honest reviews of indoe books: no shills, no dozen posts of all 5-star reviews, but honest looks at books they have read personally. The review should be written to benefit readers primarily.

Feel free to post comments or discussion on any of the content you read at these blogs. I'll keep the top post updated with the pertinent info!

1) E-FINDS (Joanna)

- The name of your blog and its URL: E-Finds

- Genres you are interested in reviewing
mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, non-fiction, general, paranormal

- Genres you are not interested in reviewing
category romance, fantasy, religious, sci-fi (I read it sometimes but will seek out myself for this category)

- Best way to contact you about a review: email

- Any other info you want people to know
I am especially interested in reviewing books from authors who regularly post here, and in backlist books being re-issued independently by their own authors. I will not review books with DRM or which are only available at one venue.

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2) MOTHERLODE (Grace)

- The name of your blog and its URL: MotherLode

- Genres you are interested in reviewing
I'm really pretty open with genre, with a few exceptions (below)

- Genres you are not interested in reviewing
erotic romance, graphic novels, exceedingly long epics of any sort

- Best way to contact you about a review: email

- Any other info you want people to know
Please check my blog for my review policy.

dlmartin6 · 09-26-2010, 09:04 AM

I have started to accept books for review:

Two Ends of the Pen
http://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/

Genres NOT interested in:
Horror, True Crime, Memoirs

Best way to contact for review: dlmartin6@yahoo.com
Best file format: .mobi or .prc file for Kindle. Will also accept paperback version and will return review copy when finished if requested.

I give fair and objective reviews. I'll talk about what I like about the book, but I'm won't be shy about problems I find with the book as well. I will post the review on my blog, Amazon, B&N and Goodreads [if applicable]. I rate the book on a 5 star system. I will download a sample and review it before I accept any book for a full review. You can see my reviews in the sidebar on my blog.

ficbot · 09-26-2010, 10:33 AM

Debra, one question, are you only reviewing Kindle books?

Steven Lake · 09-27-2010, 12:25 AM

I'm with Ficbot on that question, because I only release in epub. Well, presently anyways.

dlmartin6 · 10-01-2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ficbot

Debra, one question, are you only reviewing Kindle books?

Hi ficbot & Steve,

Sorry I disappeared for awhile - I'm actually on bed rest with a back injury.

As far as reviewing books - Yes, I'm reviewing books on my Kindle and also accepting paperback review copies. Right now these are the only two formats that work for me. Sorry, can't accept epub files.

Deb

Steven Lake · 10-01-2010, 08:24 PM

Well, if someone can convert my epub book to kindle for me (I don't think I have a good way to do that here), then I'd be happy to send it to you in kindle format.

SpiderMatt · 10-01-2010, 09:51 PM

You can convert epub to mobi in Calibre. Why wouldn't you just use that?

jaxx6166 · 10-02-2010, 01:26 AM

I found these two:

http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/
http://smashwordsreviewed.blogspot.com/

mish · 10-03-2010, 11:55 PM

This link has an extensive list of blogs willing to review indie books. However, there is no organization other than the list in alpha order by blog name, so you will have to search through the list to find the blogs that accept your genre.

http://www.stepbystepselfpublishing....ewer-list.html

simonroyle · 10-04-2010, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ficbot

As requested, a thread to consolidate info about blogs who are reviewing indie books. If you are a blogger, just post here with some info and I will keep this top

Ficbot would you have any objections for me adding these reviewers to a list of Indie Book Reviewers that I am building on my blog? Happy to share, just trying to get the word out.

ficbot · 10-04-2010, 01:12 AM

Sure, feel free to spread the word!

simonroyle · 10-04-2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ficbot

Sure, feel free to spread the word!

Great. Page is up http://simon-royle.com/indie-reviewers/

List has about 12 links on it currently and a link to another list which has about 100 links on it. All the links are current.

dlmartin6 · 10-06-2010, 09:50 AM

Hi All,

I am now CLOSED for any more submissions for book reviews. The response has been overwhelming and my TBR pile is huge. I will probably reopen for submissions again in January 2011. Will announce it when I'm open again.

Deb

Steven Lake · 10-06-2010, 11:42 AM

Doh! And I finally got my ebook available in a Kindle friendly version!

rhadin · 10-06-2010, 04:09 PM

I occasionally review books -- both print and ebooks -- on my blog, but I DO NOT accept submissions for review. I only review books that I buy. That way I don't feel beholden to anyone.

09-25-2010, 09:50 PM	#1
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Blogs who are reviewing indie books As requested, a thread to consolidate info about blogs who are reviewing indie books. If you are a blogger, just post here with some info and I will keep this top post updated. If you are an author, keep an eye on this thread; many bloggers are open to submissions (others may prefer to seek out books themselves) and if they have any genre preferences or other submission considerations, the info will be included here. To be added to this list, bloggers must be posting honest reviews of indoe books: no shills, no dozen posts of all 5-star reviews, but honest looks at books they have read personally. The review should be written to benefit readers primarily. Feel free to post comments or discussion on any of the content you read at these blogs. I'll keep the top post updated with the pertinent info! 1) E-FINDS (Joanna) - The name of your blog and its URL: E-Finds - Genres you are interested in reviewing mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, non-fiction, general, paranormal - Genres you are not interested in reviewing category romance, fantasy, religious, sci-fi (I read it sometimes but will seek out myself for this category) - Best way to contact you about a review: email - Any other info you want people to know I am especially interested in reviewing books from authors who regularly post here, and in backlist books being re-issued independently by their own authors. I will not review books with DRM or which are only available at one venue. -- 2) MOTHERLODE (Grace) - The name of your blog and its URL: MotherLode - Genres you are interested in reviewing I'm really pretty open with genre, with a few exceptions (below) - Genres you are not interested in reviewing erotic romance, graphic novels, exceedingly long epics of any sort - Best way to contact you about a review: email - Any other info you want people to know Please check my blog for my review policy. Last edited by ficbot; 09-26-2010 at 05:26 PM.

09-26-2010, 09:04 AM	#2
dlmartin6 Debra L Martin Posts: 79 Karma: 114 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greater Boston area Device: Kindle	I have started to accept books for review: Two Ends of the Pen http://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/ Genres NOT interested in: Horror, True Crime, Memoirs Best way to contact for review: dlmartin6@yahoo.com Best file format: .mobi or .prc file for Kindle. Will also accept paperback version and will return review copy when finished if requested. I give fair and objective reviews. I'll talk about what I like about the book, but I'm won't be shy about problems I find with the book as well. I will post the review on my blog, Amazon, B&N and Goodreads [if applicable]. I rate the book on a 5 star system. I will download a sample and review it before I accept any book for a full review. You can see my reviews in the sidebar on my blog. Last edited by dlmartin6; 10-01-2010 at 03:20 PM.

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09-26-2010, 10:33 AM	#3
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Debra, one question, are you only reviewing Kindle books?

09-27-2010, 12:25 AM	#4
Steven Lake Sci-Fi Author Posts: 1,158 Karma: 14743509 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Device: PC (Calibre)	I'm with Ficbot on that question, because I only release in epub. Well, presently anyways.

10-01-2010, 08:24 PM	#6
Steven Lake Sci-Fi Author Posts: 1,158 Karma: 14743509 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Device: PC (Calibre)	Well, if someone can convert my epub book to kindle for me (I don't think I have a good way to do that here), then I'd be happy to send it to you in kindle format.

10-01-2010, 09:51 PM	#7
SpiderMatt Grand Arbiter Posts: 447 Karma: 1574837 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arizona Device: iPod Touch, Amazon Kindle, Motorola Droid	You can convert epub to mobi in Calibre. Why wouldn't you just use that?

10-02-2010, 01:26 AM	#8
jaxx6166 Wizard Posts: 1,222 Karma: 769316 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eternal summer Device: 350, iPad, PW	I found these two: http://www.selfpublishingreview.com/ http://smashwordsreviewed.blogspot.com/

10-03-2010, 11:55 PM	#9
mish Addict Posts: 215 Karma: 1930065 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Device: PRS-350, Kindle 2	This link has an extensive list of blogs willing to review indie books. However, there is no organization other than the list in alpha order by blog name, so you will have to search through the list to find the blogs that accept your genre. http://www.stepbystepselfpublishing....ewer-list.html

10-04-2010, 01:12 AM	#11
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	Sure, feel free to spread the word!

10-06-2010, 09:50 AM	#13
dlmartin6 Debra L Martin Posts: 79 Karma: 114 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Greater Boston area Device: Kindle	Hi All, I am now CLOSED for any more submissions for book reviews. The response has been overwhelming and my TBR pile is huge. I will probably reopen for submissions again in January 2011. Will announce it when I'm open again. Deb

10-06-2010, 11:42 AM	#14
Steven Lake Sci-Fi Author Posts: 1,158 Karma: 14743509 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Michigan Device: PC (Calibre)	Doh! And I finally got my ebook available in a Kindle friendly version!

10-06-2010, 04:09 PM	#15
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	I occasionally review books -- both print and ebooks -- on my blog, but I *DO NOT* accept submissions for review. I only review books that I buy. That way I don't feel beholden to anyone.