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Saturday, June 7, 2014

What makes a good review?

Today, I'll be continuing my beastly BROKEN BRANCH FALLS blog tour by visiting Lexi at Book Bliss. I'll be talking about what makes a good review. I hope you'll stop by! (and be sure to enter the giveaway!)
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My name is Lexi and I live and breathe the written word as often as I can. From reading, journalism and creative writing something to read is never far from me. What better way to share great books and get the word out then with a blog dedicated to book reviews, blog topics, industry interviews, giveaways and book tours
For Wednesday's IWSG, I talked about the decline of readers and you all brought some awesome discussion! Great points were raised! Here are just a few suggestions to keep folks reading:
  • writers are the best readers - we are great influences on others!
  • writers should keep writing to put great stories out there for readers!
  • offer recommendations of good books or posting book reviews!
  • readers can be found in new places now, not just reading hard copies of novels!
  • and parents need to set limitations on the devices, giving kids (& themselves) the option and time to read more!
That last one is the hardest, especially with summer upon us! But, I have my trusty goal chart for daily reading, and assignments from school over the summer help too. Good luck to us!

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11 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughJune 7, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Kids need limits with those devices! If I had a kid, he wouldn't even possess a cell phone until he had a job. (Mean, aren't I?)

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  2. DEZMONDJune 7, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    most kids can't even write thanks to all those devices

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  3. SuusJune 7, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    Great photo! It's so important that people keep reading. Especially for the development of children it's really important. I really liked this post!

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  4. Sheena-kay GrahamJune 7, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Readers rock! Electronic devices have a bright and dark side. You go Gollum, you're definitely of the latter. I need to review a lot more. Hopefully I can if my pick up my new laptop notebook this week.

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  5. Susan Gourley/KelleyJune 8, 2014 at 2:41 PM

    I've never had trouble getting my kids to read, fortunately. I think it is a problem though for younger kids as they become addicted to their smartphones and tablets before they develop that love or reading.

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  6. Stephanie FarisJune 8, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    My stepdaughter and her friends won't go near a Kindle. Even if they have iPads, they won't read on them. They only do old-fashioned books...

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  7. Cherie ReichJune 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Readers are still out there, although they're not the easiest people to find sometimes. :)

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  8. Jessie HumphriesJune 9, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    That's my #1 summer goal: to read more. Gosh, I've been so focused on other things that it was the first thing to go by the wayside. I love that cartoon at the end. That's most def me.

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  9. cleemckenzieJune 9, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    I kind of frightens me when kids sit next to each other texting. What's wrong with talking to each other?

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  10. Christine RainsJune 9, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    I'm definitely getting my little guy outside more now that he's home for the summer. I bring a book to read for us under the shade of a tree. :)

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  11. Michelle WallaceJune 10, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    "parents need to set limitations on the devices" - yes!
    ...and parents must be brave enough to take away these devices as a form of punishment!

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Thanks for stopping by!