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The about page takes the longest to write. What do I need to write about myself to keep your interest long enough for you to browse through my postings?

I’m a part time librarian, I graduated with my Masters in Library and Information Science in June 2008. I have a BA in English, with a concentration on 19th Century literature.

I’m a librarian, avid reader, avid knitter, and avid coffee drinker.

Authors & Publishers

I review copies received at my own discretion. Please contact me first before sending review copies. Email me at rantsandreads_at_gmail_dot_com with a synopsis of the book.

I love to participate in blog tours and post guest posts, author interviews, and giveaways, in conjunction with reading and reviewing the promoted book.

My reading taste are at times sporadic and contradictory, I’m willing to consider each book offered to me, but the more I read, the more my tastes are becoming refined into what I enjoy and do not. You can see what genres I enjoy on my Reading Recap.

Genres I will accept:

Historical Fiction, General Fiction, Cosy Mysteries, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Comic Books/Graphic Novels, Cookbooks, Craftbooks, Children’s books, YA/Teen books.

Genres I generally will not accept:

Chicklit, memoirs, any religion based books, self-published, romance/erotica.

Review Timeframe

I try to review books in a timely manner, but sometimes time, mood and life get in the way.

  • I will generally review an ARC well before its publication date, at least a week before the day.
  • I will try to review all published books within 2-4 months after I receive the book.

Review Policy:

Please note that a review copy sent to me does not always guarantee a review or mention on my blog. I will make sure that those books find their way into hands that will appreciate the book. If I do finish the book, I will review it honestly on this site.

Thanks for stopping by!!

-Nari

18 Responses

  1. sarah chamberlain, on November 30th, 2009 at 7:21 am Said:

    i am trying to find dewey decimal numberfor Reading

    to have printed on a tote….can’t seem to find it

  2. Brody Sanders, on May 6th, 2009 at 8:09 pm Said:

    Nari,

    If you want to add Facebook or email sharing buttons to your blog posts, there’s a plugin that does it for you: http://tinyurl.com/sharebuttons

    Hope you find it helpful!

    Cheers,
    Brody

  3. Annette Dunlea, on May 6th, 2009 at 11:18 am Said:

    Dear blogger,
    I am a past librarian cum full time librarian. if you are interested in reviewing my two novels Always and Forever and The Honey Trap, please e mail me.
    Regards,
    Annette Dunlea

  4. Suzanne, on March 31st, 2009 at 5:52 pm Said:

    Hi Nari!
    I just wanted to thank you again for joining in and sharing your comments over on my discussion on Book Blogs on what makes a great blog. I also wanted to tell you how much I like your blog! The design is very nice- not too crowded ( I see that quite a bit while I’m learning the ins and outs of blogging design) and I enjoy your writing!
    I will definitely be following your blog! Suzanne (chickwithbooks.blogspot.com)

  5. Nick, on March 31st, 2009 at 2:21 am Said:

    Hi Nari. I know you review books, but I was wondering if you’d be open to reviewing a website. I won’t leave the name here b/c I don’t want to be spammy, but I imagine you can see the email and url I have to enter in order to leave a comment. Anyway, it’s book related, but it’s not a blog. You can buy and sell books, but it’s not Amazon. And you can put together and share a beautiful online bookshelf, but it’s not LibraryThing.

    I hope to hear back from you.

  7. Kristina, on February 6th, 2009 at 9:28 am Said:

    Dear Nari,

    I’m an online marketing manager at HarperCollins Publishers and I am interested in sending you some books for possible review on your blog.

    So I dont overrun you with too many books, I would normally shoot out an email about what I’ve got avialable and let you respond with whatever you might be interested in taking a look at.

    If that sounds alright to you, please just send me an email at kristina.jutzi@harpercollins.com.

    Hope to hear from you!

    Best, k

  8. Alicia, on November 6th, 2008 at 3:51 pm Said:

    The perfect indulgence for you!! I subscribe now :P

  9. Mel, on October 14th, 2008 at 11:14 pm Said:

    I LOVE that cat! Sorry, I had to mention is again… i miss moosh, i kinda miss nomo…

  10. Ju Haghverdian, on August 26th, 2008 at 1:02 pm Said:

    hehehe Nari
    That is a great space you have here =D
    keep writing
    =*

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  12. rantsandreads, on May 6th, 2008 at 8:00 am Said:

    Terry and Kaet,

    Thanks for the compliments!! Yay, I’m so happy people like my blog!

  13. kaet, on May 6th, 2008 at 1:45 am Said:

    Too many overlaps. I’m subscribing!

  14. Terry Finley, on May 3rd, 2008 at 7:20 pm Said:

    Thanks for a neat blog.
    The best to you.

  15. rantsandreads, on May 2nd, 2008 at 6:25 am Said:

    Oh: I found this picture on http://www.anthropolgie.com in January and I loved it. But I think they’ve since taken it down.

  16. oh, on May 2nd, 2008 at 3:44 am Said:

    Love the picture in your blog header – yours? (of course, I enjoy your book recommendations, too!)

  17. Jaime, on February 11th, 2008 at 2:29 pm Said:

    Just the blog I was looking for to get some great book recommendations.. NY Time Book review look out! ;)

  18. Mel, on February 11th, 2008 at 8:37 am Said:

    Who are you? What have you done with my little sister??!!

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