CDL: Do you use 'The Book Reader'?

From: John P. Abbott <AbbottJP_at_conrad.appstate.edu> Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2001 17:18:21 -0400 To: colldv-l_at_usc.edu

From:  "Julie C. Blake" <jcblake_at_stcloudstate.edu>

Hello, all, 

        I've just had a request for information from a professor; he's
writing a mainstream book (not a textbook). He has been contacted by a
publication/newsletter called "The Book Reader" out of Scotts Valley, CA
- for $650 they will advertise his books to the recipients of this
publication, which he was told reached 13,000 libraries. He was
wondering if it was worth it.
        What little I've been able to find out about "The Book Reader"
is that it claims to be "America's Most Independent Review of New
Books," but if authors are paying to be included, I wonder how objective
the reviews are and whether libraries/bookstores/readers really do use
it for purchasing. Do any of you use this source or have input for this
professor-author?

Thanks, 

Julie

Julie C. Blake
Collection Management Coordinator
St. Cloud State University
jcblake_at_stcloudstate.edu