Frequently Asked Questions

Site Questions

Do I need to register to use the site?

• No. You can read reviews without being a registered user, but to create reviews, or comment on existing reviews, you do need to register.

Does it cost anything to register?

• No. Not a penny.

Will my details be passed on to a third party?

• No.

How do I register?

• Either follow the link in the top left corner of the page, or go here.

How do I create a review?

• After logging in, go either to your personal page and follow the appropriate link to create a ficion or non-fiction review, or follow the links at the top of the page.

How do I comment on a review?

• After logging in, go to the review you want to comment on. Underneath the text of the review, there is a form for you to fill in.

Do I need to sign a review?

• The system automatically adds your name to any review you write, so you don't need to add it at the end of a review.

How do I get a link in my billing?

• We're happy to link to personal websites, or sites connected to reading or writing. Please email us for more information.

Help! It's all gone pear-shaped!

• If you're having trouble registering, creating a review, adding a comment, or if something just doesn't work, please contact us.

Questions about reviews

Why are there only positive reviews?

• The site is about recommending a good read to others. You wouldn't recommend a book you hated, now would you?

Does that mean I can only post positive comments?

• No, but please remember, you should be commenting on the book, not the review, and certainly not on the reviewer's taste in literature!

Are the word count limits flexible?

• Yes, but please don't write one line reviews or go too far over the upper limit.

Can I review more than one book in the same review?

• Yes, but only if it's a trilogy or a series of books.

What kind of books can I review?

• As long as they meet our guidelines, you can review any kind of book you like, fiction or non-fiction, any genre or none.

I want to review a book, but it doesn't seem to fit into the available categories. What do I do?

• If it really won't fit, please contact us and we'll make a new category.

If you have any other questions, or suggestions or comments on the site, please don't hesitate to contact us.