Katie's Book Blog: Review Policy

This blog is a celebration of books of various different types and genres, reflecting my wide reading tastes, mostly, but not exclusively fiction.

This is where I talk about my own choice of books: borrowed or bought, new or old.

You will find reviews of:

Mainstream literary fiction
Classic Children's fiction
Fantasy
Thrillers
Historical novels, especially WW2
Classics
Young Adult

It is unlikely, but not impossible, that you will find many reviews of:

Vampire romance
Science fiction
Blood-and-guts horror.
Chick lit

There are, of course, exceptions to every rule.

Of the many non-fiction genres, I am more likely to read and review something written in narrative form, for example:

History
Biographies
Travel writing

My target length for book reviews is between 500 and 1000 words, and I aim to review two or three books per week. Reviews generally include a brief synopsis, discussion of characters, plot or writing style, and likes and dislikes. I look at the book as a whole and may write about negative points in an overall positive review, and vice versa. Due to the depth in which I like to analyse a book, I cannot guarantee any review being spoiler-free. Any opinions expressed in this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated.

All books reviewed are procured by the usual means: own collection, borrowed from the library or a friend, unless I say otherwise.

Though primarily a book review site, I also have written posts on TV and film.

*NEW*
Star ratings have now become Button Ratings, in honour of Coraline. Not all reviews are rated.