I recently wrote a blog on my website about the why-to/how-to of book reviews. It's focused a little on the 'Zon, but the basics hold true across all the retail sites: unless you are blessed with a large budget, a large fanbase, or both, readers are likely to discover your book via reviews.

My own enormous TBR is littered with books that I heard about and said, "ooh, that sounds good!"

Anyhow, as I see the number of people who have shelved my first novel on Goodreads closing in on 1000, and the number of reviews hovering in the 30's, let me say I really truly appreciate folks who took time to say what they liked (or didn't) about the novel.

And in case you want more perspective on how or why to review...http://www.amysmithlinton.com/she-tau...