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Reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Booklist and Kirkus appear to have the most influence on library acquisitions. One or more good reviews from these publications will help library sales enormously. But just like with the TV shows, public support is important. So if you’re a reader, request books at your library!
Jacqueline Seewald
THE DROWNING POOL, Five Star/Gale 2009
THE INFERNO COLLECTION, Five Star hardcover,
Wheeler large print 2008
Just a note to let you know, I’m popping over there.
Helen
Straight From Hel
This is a topic I need to learn more about – I’m on my way over!
I was here, and now I’m going there…
Argh – one more thing to worry about!
I love borrowing from the library but I always feel a bit guilty that all the foreign authors I read don’t see any compensation for my reading habits; only local authors are eligible. If I really enjoy a book I either add it to my “Buy to read again” list or I look out for a new book by that author to buy.
Definitely want to learn more about this –
Nancy, from Realms of Thought…