cheap airfare travel: Who Do You Write Your Book Reviews For? ? Book Journey

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Who Do You Write Your Book Reviews For? ? Book Journey

I remember when I first started book reviewing, just about two years ago.? Shortly after that day, just as I was getting into my groove, someone on another blog mentioned that really book bloggers write their reviews for other book bloggers.?

At the time I heartily disagreed.? In fact I was a little put off about the statement ? it sounded so self-serving and made me visualize a circle of people reviewing books, posting about books, and then reading books they seen that other book bloggers reviewed and then reading those books? starting the circle over again.?

No, I thought.? I write about books for the masses? for the book lovers everywhere that want an honest opinion on a book.?

*Pause here for dramatic effect.*

I write reviews for anyone looking on-line for thoughts about a particular book or a particular genre?.

Ok? ok.? Now? here I am thinking these last few days is that still true?? What I set out to do (books for the masses, honest reviews, book talk genre talk for everyone?.) is it still true that I am writing for everyone, and not just chatting it up with other book reviewers?

Honestly, most of you who comment here are book reviewers as well.? And honestly ? I have grown to really love that because we truly are an incredible community of people and together we have a voice that can make a difference ? and has made a difference.? I like knowing my frequent? commenters, even if it is virtually.? I know from reading your own blogs the type of books you enjoy, injuries, sicknesses, trips, exciting news, and sometimes hardships too.? I like being able to comment something to the effect that is more personal like, ?glad to see you made it back from _______________?.? or , ?I know you will love this book as it reminded me a lot of the other book you read and loved.?? And of course with the addition of BEA where I actually was able to meet many of you ? well that just is too awesome for words.?

I have noticed that my original ?for the masses? *let masses echo in your head* plan of attack, is not always accurate when I write posts like this, or about BEA (do the masses care that I am going?), or about meme?s (although I honestly wish none book bloggers would partake too as I honestly do really want to know what everyone is reading.? )