I know, I know. I’m always over-eager to share my opinion, whether anyone asks for it or not, but every once in a while, I’m asked for my opinion and have to scramble for one. This one is a doozy. Over the last ten years, a goodly number of my friends and acquaintances have sold [...]
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Wait … you want MY opinion?
Posted in books, publishing, tagged book covers, books, how to good-by depression if you constrict anus 100 times everyday, judging a book, publishing on January 11, 2012 | 4 Comments »
Oh, my stars! What’s with all the review inflation?
Posted in books, publishing, tagged amazon, book reviews, goodreads, grade inflation, guide michelin, inflation, publishing, review kerfuffles, star rankings, toe rag on January 5, 2012 | 19 Comments »
I’m not sure where the star rating system first originated. (Curse you, internet, for failing to provide immediate trivia information!) I believe it became well-known by its use in the Michelin hotel and restaurant guides, which have been giving stars to deserving establishments since 1926. Now? Star rankings are everywhere. From football stadiums to random [...]
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