Response to the following post:
> >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?
===#7
From: Jane Erskine <booknews_at_booknews.com>
Examine Book News publications -- scholarly books (all subjects)
and high level science/technical books are reviewed -- without charge to
author or publisher. Reviews about 18,000 books each year in two
quarterlies: Reference & Research Book News (since 1986) and SciTech Book
News (since 1976). Interested librarians, publishers, authors can request
a sample copy.
Best regards,
Jane Erskine
Editor, Book News Inc.
5739 NE Sumner St.
Portland, OR 97218
www.booknews.com
Received on Fri Sep 07 2001 - 07:24:04 EDT