Why Review

By Kelly Bridgewater

I have had people ask me why I write book reviews.

I tell them it is a wonderful way to spread noise about a good book. Or even warn others about a bad book that I haven't enjoyed.

Reviews help an author. If you enjoy a book by a certain author, making noise for the author helps them to keep being wanted by the publishing companies.

Publishing companies only want to publish books that are a good return on their investment, so they will be more willing to offer additional contracts to authors who actually make a scene on the writing community. I know that sounds funny. Money. It drives everyone. But the publishing companies have electric bills too, pay their employees, and pay their authors, so if an author doesn't bring in the money then they sometimes cut the cord after the author has honored their commitment.

The main reason I review is the share my love of books. I love being able to toot an author's horn and share good books with people. I have lead many people to  my blog, so they can see my recommendations for a number of books. Sometimes these people mention that they have found a different book they can't wait to read.

Yeah.

My book blog reviews have worked.

If I can help anyone find a book to read, then I have done my job.

What about you? What is your reason for writing reviews?