About This Blog
This blog initially began as a way to keep family and friends involved in what was happening in my life. But in 2007, it evolved into a predominantly literary endeavor. It is here I post book reviews, reading challenges, and other literary thoughts. I occasionally veer off into other areas, but mostly I blog about books and reading.
Why the Name?
Caribou was my search and rescue dog and my very special friend. In many ways, she was a huge inspiration to me and taught me many lessons about life. Caribou had a “can do” attitude and woke up each day with a smile, happy to start her morning. She loved life and lived it to its fullest. She reminded me daily to be happy in the moment and appreciate the little things. To read more about my beautiful girl, visit the page dedicated to her.
Accepting Books for Review:
I am always excited when a publisher or author contacts me to read and review books. I receive many Advance Reader’s Editions, as well as Review Copies of some of the best literature out there. My policy is to give these books priority in my stacks while still making time to read other books.
I have a loyal readership who has come to expect honest book reviews. If I don’t like a book, I say so. But, I try to balance my reviews to reflect both the strengths and weaknesses of a particular book. I don’t believe that one person’s opinion should be the last word, and often books I haven’t been thrilled about, show up on other review sites with accolades. Likewise, books I’m thrilled about sometimes see negative reviews by other readers. And thus the world becomes a more interesting place in which to reside!
I post all my book reviews on Library Thing under the user name Writestuff. I also occasionally post reviews to Powell’s Bookstore on-line. I am a frequent poster at the Novels Now blog which provides timely reviews on the newest in fiction and non-fiction. To browse all books I have reviewed, please visit my Reviews Page on this blog. All reviews are listed alphabetically by author and separated into Fiction, Short Stories, and Nonfiction categories.
I am also a contributor to the weekly ezine The Piker Press. To browse my electronically published work, please visit my author page there.
Authors and Publishers who wish to contact me regarding reviewing a book on Caribousmom should email me at caribousmom (at) gmail (dot) com
Although I would like to accept every offer, it is not practical or possible to do so. Currently reviews on new books are up to 6 months out due to a heavy volume of early review books and Advance Reader’s Editions I have received. Recently I have stopped accepting self-published books UNLESS the request comes with a recommendation by a published author with whose work I am familiar.
Thank you for reading along with me!
All the best,
Wendy
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Thank You so much for reviewing my book. I have perused your blog and I enjoy the way you blend many different themes. I will look even closer when I can take a breather from my tour. Thank you again.
- Sarah.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Sarah! I have read your books in the past and really loved them…I am looking forward to reading Sacred Hearts and will let you know when I post a review here on Caribousmom. Thanks for the compliments on my site