Tips for Writing Book Reviews
I am a member of the PITT community, author of multiple non-fiction books and mom of a daughter in the midst of transition. I support authors, particularly those who are speaking up, with concerns about the gender affirmation care model.
Within the various communities of Genspect and PITT, there may be members who wish to support authors of gender critical books they have read. One of the most impactful ways to do this is to write a positive book review.
Several books have come out recently and more are slated for future publication (see below). And following this list, I have provided some tips for writing good reviews. including:
The new books:
“Parents with Inconvenient Truth about Trans: Tales From the Home Front in the Fight to Save Our Kids”
(An Anthology of Testimonies by Parents of Trans Children)
Released August 14th, 2023.
“Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist’s Guide Out of the Madness”
by Miriam Grossman and Jordan B. Peterson
Released on July 18, 2023.
“When Kids Say They’re Trans: A Guide for Thoughtful Parents”
by Stellla O’Malley, Sasha Ayad and Lisa Marchiano
Released on September 7th, 2023.
Tips for Writing Book Reviews
Think about and then draft some key points you gleaned from the book. What section was most valuable to you and why? Did you become inspired to take some type of action as a result of what you read? Did the book provoke your emotions? Why might someone else enjoy or benefit from the book? Be specific; vague statements of praise are rarely helpful to discerning, prospective readers.
Make sure you review more than one author or Amazon will think you are biased. I know two people who Amazon banned for life from writing future reviews because they had not written reviews for more than one particular person. Share the love!
Most reviews can be kept to 2-5 sentences, This doesn’t require much time. You can write a much longer review, but it may not be necessary and may be considered a rant. On Amazon, you can remain anonymous when writing a book review or use a pseudonym.
For more suggestions on how to writing a book review, check out “How to Write a Good Book Review” by Alan Eggleston. For the actual mechanics on writing an Amazon review, read:
“How to Post a Book Review on Amazon“
https://www.dudleycourtpress.com/amazon-reviews-how-to-write-a-good-book-review/
Based on this post I purchased “Lost in Trans Nation.” It’s a page turner for sure. I’m halfway through it after just a few hours. And yes, I left a 5 star review on Amazon.
Establish yourself now as a credible reviewer so you can review upcoming books not yet published. Throw in other books off topic so you are not viewed as biased. It really helps authors to write reviews.