Carole’s Comments (group member since May 15, 2015)

Carole’s comments from the NetGalley Addicts Support Group group.

Cathy wrote: "Cathy wrote: "I am about to rant about a review that someone (not from this group) left on Netgalley....here is what not to do when reviewing....spoiling the whole plot for anyone who plans to read..."

Cathy, there isn't anything that can be done with the review on NetGalley unless the reviewer makes a change. On Goodreads, you can flag a review that is inappropriate or has spoilers and Goodreads may make it to where you are warned it has spoilers and have to click to even read it. It sounds like this review may be worth a flagging since the author is even upset by it.

I don't respond to most emails. If a publicist wants me to join a blog tour and I am interested, I will respond. If I receive a widget, I will usually move the email to a folder that I use for widgets in my email program.

I received an email yesterday asking me when I planned to review a book that publishes in January. I responded with the date I have planned to post the review on my blog.

I really depends on the situation but I don't spend a lot of time responding to these emails. I get so many that it just isn't realistic.

Ann Marie wrote: "Pia wrote: "Carole wrote: "I am ranked #5,182 on Amazon right now. It goes up and down a bit but stays in that area usually.

I have written 353 reviews on Amazon and have 694 helpful votes. I hav..."

I do have a link to my blog on my Amazon profile page. I do get the occasional contact on my blog from individuals who have found me through Amazon. It is generally authors who are making review requests that contact me in this manner.

I don't know that I get any real advantages from posting on Amazon. I also post on B&N, Kobo, and LibraryThing in addition to my blog and Goodreads. I do know that it is something that publishers and authors request so it is now a part of my routine. It only takes a minute and I don't worry about it after I post my reviews.

I am ranked #5,182 on Amazon right now. It goes up and down a bit but stays in that area usually.

I have written 353 reviews on Amazon and have 694 helpful votes. I have had quite a few unhelpful votes as well from people who didn't like my opinion. I have no idea what Amazon uses to calculate the ranking.

I just started .

One thing that I like about Edelweiss is that you can actually request a book a second time if you are declined.

I have been approved for a book that I wanted to read after being initially declined.

I'm reading Beyond The Veil. I didn't realize until after I downloaded this book that I already had a copy in my kindle account.

Lynne: I don't think that there is such a setting. I remember a thread where someone had said it would be a good idea but I don't think that it exists as of yet.