Apparently only my friends read my book review policies, but I seem to be updating them every two or three years anyway.
My policy is simple now:
Nope, not interested.
If you have looked at my blog, even a cursory glance at books I write about, you'd know I don't read thrillers or mysteries or horror or whatever bestseller "everyone" is reading. I have enough books on my shelves right now to last the rest of my life. I'll be 79 in a couple of weeks, so that is NOT an exaggeration. Not only are my shelves full, I have boxes of books stacked in my bedroom and even more boxes of books in storage. Ridiculous, I know. But that's why getting another book "for free" doesn't interest me.
In 2016, my policy update began with these words, which have been ignored:
"I am not accepting requests for review..."
It's 2019 now. Believe me, I really mean it. I'm not reviewing books these days.
It's funny that you posted this as I feel like I have gotten more unsolicited review requests lately. Perhaps updating mine will help.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe only our friends read our book review policies, huh? I write about books; they have books they want reviewed; therefore, I must want more books and would be willing to review theirs.
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