Chain_32 “General” (Sep-Dec) -OPEN- > Likes and Comments

This is a "General" chain.
Any and all types of books, both fiction and non-fiction, are acceptable here. This means you might be reading anything from a book about tax returns to creative nonfiction to horror or erotica and anything in between. ARC files are fine, as long as your book can be reviewed in at least one other place in addition to Goodreads.

Sign-ups for this chain are open! For 4 months, through the end of December.

Please post your review no later than four weeks from the date you're added to the list in message 2. You can always post reviews earlier and that's encouraged.

In Review Chains, participants post reviews to two places: to Goodreads and at least one place elsewhere as requested by the author, such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, Amazon, etc. Posting the review to more than two places can be arranged between reviewer and reviewee, if they like.

When posting a review to places like IG, Twitter, etc., create a new post on your own account, in which you review the book. Don’t go to the author's account & paste your review as a comment on one of their posts - that comment's too easily lost in all the activity there.

Any indie/SP author may join a chain & you may join a chain even if you’re currently involved in a read/review round.

Before you sign up, please make sure that:

1. You’ve thoroughly read & understand How Read/Review Chains Work (The Rules). Participating in the chain indicates your understanding & acceptance of the rules & compliance with them.

2. You’ve claimed your Goodreads author page.
If you’re on a regular Goodreads user account, rather than an author account, you need to do this before joining a chain. Find the directions for claiming your author profile page here: https://www.goodreads.com/author/program.

3. Your Goodreads account setting "Who Can Send Me Private Messages" allows people to message you, i.e. it’s set to "anyone". (See Private Messaging Settings for how to check/change this.)

4. You’ve completed any current commitment for any other read/review chains in this group (including a prior commitment in this one). Note: you can join a chain without having yet completed any current commitment for a read/review round.

5. Your book is fit & ready to be reviewed.
If it’s not, due to editing or other issues, you risk poor reviews.

6. You're ready to get started reading & have enough time to read & review a book within the chain timeframe.

7. Your book fits the chain theme.

8. You can provide — & accept — at least PDF files.
You’re not expected or required to buy the books you’re scheduled to read, although that’s a nice gesture (you certainly may buy or borrow the book, if you want). Each participant is responsible for getting a review copy of their book to their reader in the chain & must be able to provide — & accept — at least PDF files. Many provide & accept other formats as well. Please ask your reader’s preference if you can provide files in a variety of formats. And many authors have books available via KU; others might provide Smashwords coupons.

Note that International Copyright laws apply: you cannot sell or give away material you’ve received, without the author’s express permission.

9. If you are signing up to review a book whose author has requested a review be posted to Amazon, you must be able to submit reviews to your local Amazon store.

(On Amazon, only people who have spent $50 in the last year can leave reviews in each of their stores. If you're uncertain about your Amazon reviewer status, try to post a "test" review before you sign up for the chain. If you're unable to post reviews on Amazon, please don't sign up to review someone who's requested that their second review be posted to Amazon.)

10. You have NO conflict with reviewing the person in the list before you (see message 2 of this thread), i.e. they have NOT previously reviewed you, nor are you from the same household, or an editor, relative, or close friend of the author.

The first part is to avoid reciprocal reviewing. The second is because it’s a more-professional practice to avoid reviews from people in those relationships to the author.

To check for reciprocal reviews:
Go to your reviews through your profile (the link is under your portrait) & search for the other author’s name. Check if someone has reviewed you in the same way… through their profile, searching for your name.

To sign up for this read/review chain, please reply to this thread with the following details:

1. Your Goodreads Profile link, including any additional names/profiles under which you publish, to help the other participants check for and avoid reciprocal reviewing.

2. Your Goodreads Book info link for your preferred book to get reviewed

Note: if you have other books, you need to be open to having one of them reviewed instead, to help keep the chain from stalling, since someone who has already reviewed that book can sign up & review a different book of yours.

3. Confirmation that the author you will review (the one who'll be above you in the list when you're added to the list) hasn't previously reviewed you.

4. The second place you'd like the reviewer of your book to post their review, such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, Amazon, etc. (Note, you're already set to get a review on Goodreads by joining the chain)

And if you're open to reviews in other locations, feel free to list those as alternates, for example: "2nd review location: Amazon (or LibraryThing or BookBub)".

By joining this chain, you agree to accept for reading and reviewing whatever book you are scheduled for. Please note that it’s possible that the book you’re scheduled to read may contain material you find upsetting or offensive. You are expected to finish the book — that’s only fair. If you can't commit to this, please don’t sign up.

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Each author will review the book of the person who signed up directly before them on the chain, with the author in position #1 being the only exception... so person 2 reviews 1, person 3 reviews 2, etc. Because you'll have just 4 weeks from the time you sign up to post your review, please begin reading/reviewing as soon as possible upon being added to the list. Authors please get your book to your reviewer as soon as you can manage, to facilitate this.

For help and reference, the list of participants and book links can be found in message 2 of this thread. (I’ll try to keep this updated as expediently as I can.)

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Chain Parameters:

-Complete reading the book(s) and post your review(s) no later than four (4) weeks from the date you're added to the list in message 2.

-You need to message the person who will be reviewing you (the person below you on the list in message 2) through their Goodreads author page (links provided in the list) to ask what kind of file they would like or say you can only offer PDF. Don't forget to ask where to send it so they can give you their email.

(Using messaging is recommended for exchanging email addresses to avoid the chance of spammers getting your email addresses from this open forum).

To message someone, click on the down arrow beside the "Follow Author" button under their picture and it opens a menu which should give you the option to "Send message".

If you - as the reviewer - plan to get the book you'll be reviewing directly from a retailer, you should be in touch with the book's author in a similar way, or post on the thread, to let them know.

Also, if you - as a reviewer - haven't heard from the book's author about a review copy, feel free to message them. You don't have to wait for them to contact you. (Also, if you are signing up to review a book that came from The Book List, you should initiate the contact, as that author might not be closely watching the group.)

-Please make sure you have sent your book - or have been assured by your reviewer they will buy your book or read it through KU - as soon as possible so your reader can start reading.

-Read the entire book and write your unbiased and honest review of the book, making every attempt to avoid spoilers if possible, and post it.

For what constitutes a book review for this group (and for reviewing tips), please see Reviewing in RWR Club.

-After your review is posted, please reply to this thread with the links to your reviews (not the book page) so you can be "signed off" for reviewing. Please shorten the links (always a good practice for any social media). See Finding review links to post them in the group for specific tips.

-If you've completed your previous chain-reviewing commitment(s) and it doesn't put you at the end of more than one chain, you may join an additional chain. (The only exception: you may be at the end of one "Audible" chain and one of the "non-Audible" chains at the same time.) Or you can sign up again in the current chain. So you can join a specific chain more than once.

- The chain is open for sign-ups for four months, at the end of which it will close and a new one will open.

Additional Notes:

You can leave a disclaimer in your review, if you want. Just note that reviews stating you received a copy "in return" or "in exchange" for a review will probably be removed/disallowed by some retailers. If you wish to add a disclaimer, the following would be more acceptable: "I received a free copy from the author without an obligation to review".

Your Goodreads details and chains you participate in may be recorded by mods on a database. We don’t retain details of email addresses, etc. For the good of all, participants in any type of chain who persistently fail to post reviews, or DNF reviews, will find mods less than willing to allow them in subsequent chains.

Questions? Please review How Read/Review Chains Work (The Rules) and check Questions about Review Chains for an answer. Still have questions? Please ask before signing up.

Chain #32 “General”

Participants, Book Links, & Requested Review Location
You have 4 weeks to post your review from the time you’re signed up, so please begin reading/reviewing as soon as possible upon being added to this list. To facilitate this, reviewers and authors please coordinate to make sure the reviewer has a copy of the book as soon as possible.

Also be sure to check back periodically, so you don't miss out on posts in the chain (note that Goodreads notifications aren't reliable).

1. Min: the Cat Who Guards the Castle {from end of closed Chain #30} (Lynn Helton)
2nd review @ Amz

2. Sotto Voce✓ {reviewed #1}
book: In Ora: The Land of the Superior
2nd review @ Amz

3. Linda A. Sanchez✓ {reviewed #2}
book: Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro
2nd review @ Amz

4. M.T. Groom✓ {reviewed #3}
book: Steady & Strong: Balance Exercises for Seniors Over 60 - Large Print Illustrated Exercise Book - 12-Week At-Home Strength Training and Fall Prevention Program
2nd review @ Amz

5. Sotto Voce✓ {reviewed #4}
preferred book: A Scarred Drifter
2nd review @ Amazon

6. J.R. Gibson {reviewing #5, due December 3 }
preferred book: The Wrong Father Christmas : Christmas stories for children 2023
2nd review @ Amazon

7. Michelle Koubek {reviewing #6, due December 26 }
preferred book: 75 Years: A Woman’s Life in Verse
2nd review @ Amazon

8. Lester Frederick {reviewing #7, due December 26 }
preferred book: Guiding Principles For Success: GPS Map
2nd review @ Amazon

9. Amber Daulton {reviewing #8, due December 26 }
preferred book: Arresting Mason (Arresting Onyx Book 1): A Steamy Opposites Attract Ex-Con/Good Girl Romantic Suspense (or an alternate)
2nd review @ Amazon (US if possible)

10. {reviews #9}
preferred book:
2nd review @...

etc.

(Symbols key:
✓ participant is completely done with that review commitment
✍︎ participant has provided one review link but hasn't yet posted the other link )

Note: all books will be reviewed on Goodreads. The 2nd review is an additional place to post the review.

This chain is now open to new sign-ups.

Hi Lynn,

Can I join with my book A Scarred Drifter?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I love to have the 2nd review on Amazon. Thank you.

Sotto wrote: "Hi Lynn,
Can I join with my book A Scarred Drifter?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I love to have the 2nd review on Amazon. Thank you."

Certainly, Sotto! Welcome to the chain. Please post your review of book #1 no later than September 30. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back from time to time, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

Hi Lynn, am I able to join this chain with Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro ?

Linda wrote: "Hi Lynn, am I able to join this chain with Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro ?"

Linda, I need a couple more pieces of information, please...

> Confirmation that the author you will review (the one who'll be above you in the list when you're added to the list) hasn't previously reviewed you.

> And the second place you'd like the reviewer of your book to post their review.

Thanks!

Hi Lynn,

I don't believe that Otto has reviewed me before. I have reviewed his book, but I'm sure I can read an alternate. Amazon is good for the 2nd review.

Hi Linda,

I'm not Otto. :")
I was Otto in your previous review as well :D but no worries it's okay.

I have two books you haven't read, and they are book 1 and 2.
I'd be happy for you to read book one In Ora: The Land of the Superior.

Oops!! So sorry for the typos.

It's okay :D

Here is my review for Min: the Cat Who Guard the Castle

Amazon is on fire today. Speedy!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2BM34M...

Sotto wrote: "Here is my review for Min: the Cat Who Guard the Castle
Amazon is on fire today. Speedy!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2BM34M6..."

Thank you for the review of my book, Sotto!

Sotto wrote: "Here is my review for Min: the Cat Who Guard the Castle
Amazon is on fire today. Speedy!
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2BM34M6..."

Thank you for those review links, Sotto. You're all done with that reviewing commitment for the chain.

Linda wrote: "Hi Lynn, am I able to join this chain with Lost & Found: The Journey of Socorro ?...
...I don't believe that Sotto has reviewed me before. I have reviewed his book, but I'm sure I can read an alternate. Amazon is good for the 2nd review..."

Welcome to the chain, Linda. Please post your review of book #2 no later than October 1. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back periodically, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

Here are my links for Sotto's book In Ora: The Land of the Superior

https://www.amazon.com/review/RL6LFA9...

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Linda wrote: "Here are my links for Sotto's book In Ora: The Land of the Superior
https://www.amazon.com/review/RL6LFA9...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."

Thank you for the review links, Linda. You're done with that reviewing commitment for the chain.

This chain is looking for more participants. See message 1 for how this works.

Hi

Can I add with my book? I have not been reviewed by Linda above, and she has not reviewed me. thanks!

Steady & Strong: Balance Exercises for Seniors Over 60 - Large Print Illustrated Exercise Book - 12-Week At-Home Strength Training and Fall Prevention Program

M.T. wrote: "Hi
Can I add with my book? I have not been reviewed by Linda above, and she has not reviewed me. thanks!
[book:Steady & Strong: Balance Exercises for Seniors Over 60 - Large Print Illustrated Exe..."

M.T., I'm happy to add you to the chain. In order to be able to do so, please provide the second place you'd like the reviewer of your book to post their review, such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, Amazon, etc. (note, you're already set to get a review on Goodreads by joining the chain), as specified in message 1 under "To sign up for this read/review chain". Thank you.

I'm really sorry but I am unsure what to do. also am I able to add my book in the mix for reviews etc? I'm very new to this app and writing.

A.A. wrote: "I'm really sorry but I am unsure what to do. also am I able to add my book in the mix for reviews etc? I'm very new to this app and writing."

Start here: Quick Guide to RWR Club & Getting Reviews Here to learn how the group works. After you've read through that and its links, if you have questions, please comment in the appropriate Questions topic within the relevant folder.

ok, what would you like me to review and how long do I get?

A.A. wrote: "ok, what would you like me to review and how long do I get?"

You decide where you want to add your book (Book List, an open Chain, a "FORMING" round are the options), Then read the rules (see the first message of whichever you pick) to learn how it works and follow the directions. Thanks.

s.lynn Helton could you message me please I'm not getting this, sorry.

A.A. wrote: "s.lynn Helton could you message me please I'm not getting this, sorry."

Please read through the rules and directions for the group as linked in message 22 above, and then if you have specific questions, I can try to help with those. Thank you.

Lynn wrote: "M.T. wrote: "Hi
Can I add with my book? I have not been reviewed by Linda above, and she has not reviewed me. thanks!
[book:Steady & Strong: Balance Exercises for Seniors Over 60 - Large Print Illu..."

thanks - 2nd review to Amazon please

M.T. wrote: "...2nd review to Amazon please..."

Thank you for that information, M.T. and welcome to the chain. Please post your review of book #3 no later than November 25. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back from time to time, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

Hi Lynn,
Can I join with my book A Scarred Drifter?

I haven't reviewed or been reviewed by M.T. Groom.
2nd review is Amazon, please.

Thanks in advance,
Sotto

Hi
Can I join this book with The Wrong Father Christmas?

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I haven't reviewed or been reviewed by MT Groom. If Sotto gets admitted first, it wouldn't be an issue as even though I've reviewed him, he hasn't reviewed me.

Sotto wrote: "Hi Lynn,
Can I join with my book A Scarred Drifter?
I haven't reviewed or been reviewed by M.T. Groom.
2nd review is Amazon, please.
Thanks in advance,
Sotto"

Welcome again to the chain, Sotto. Please post your review of book #4 no later than December 2 . Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back from time to time, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

J.R. wrote: "Hi
Can I join this book with The Wrong Father Christmas?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
I haven't reviewed or been reviewed by MT Groom. If Sotto gets admitted first, it wouldn't ..."

I'm happy to add you to the chain, J.R. but to be able to do so, I need your complete sign-up information, namely the second place you'd like the reviewer of your book to post their review, such as BookBub, LibraryThing, IG, Twitter, B&N, FB, Kobo, Amazon, etc. (#4 under "To sign up for this read/review chain" in message 1). Thanks.

Amazon would be fine thank you.

J.R. wrote: "Can I join this book with The Wrong Father Christmas?
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ...
...Amazon would be fine thank you."

Welcome to the chain, J.R. Please post your review of book #5 no later than December 3. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back periodically, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Here is my review of Linda A Sanchez on GR.

Have submitted Amazon review, just awaiting approval!!

M.T. wrote: "https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Here is my review of Linda A Sanchez on GR.
Have submitted Amazon review, just awaiting approval!!"

Thank you for that review link, M.T.

When the review shows up for Amazon, please post its link in a new comment so it's easier for me to not miss it. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R302L...

Amazon review just approved!

Thanks all

M.T. wrote: "...Amazon review just approved!..."

M.T., that review is for a different book, not the one for this chain.

This is my review of M.T's book:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/RDIBS40...

Thank you

Sotto wrote: "This is my review of M.T's book:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/RDIBS40...
Thank you"

Thank you for the review links, Sotto. You're done with that reviewing commitment for the chain.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...

hi
Review completed - I sent it thought earlier on 9th Nov, but here it is again anyway :)

M.T. wrote: "https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/customer-...
hi
Review completed - I sent it thought earlier on 9th Nov, but here it is again anyway :)"

Thank you for this link to the correct book, M.T. It completes this reviewing commitment for you for this chain.

Is it too late to join? I have not read/reviewed any the authors or books listed, and they have not read/reviewed any of my books.

I would like 75 Years: A Woman’s Life in Verse reviewed.

I would like my second review to be on Amazon, please.

Hi Lynn. Hopefully I’m doing this correctly. I assume I can forward a PDF version of my book? More details are below. Thanks!!

Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

Preferred Book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

2nd review @ Amz

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTTBSK89

I'd love to join with Arresting Mason (Arresting Onyx Book 1): A Steamy Opposites Attract Ex-Con/Good Girl Romantic Suspense or an alternate.

2nd review: Amazon (US if possible)

JR has read from me before, so I can't read from him. However, there are two authors above me that have yet to be added to the list. I haven't read from either of them, nor have they read from me.

Thanks!

I would like to join this chain with my book The Signal: A Conspiratorium Novel

If Amber is added, she has read from me before but not the book listed.

Michelle wrote: "Is it too late to join? I have not read/reviewed any the authors or books listed, and they have not read/reviewed any of my books.
I would like 75 Years: A Woman’s Life in Verse ..."

Welcome to the chain, Michelle. Please post your review of book #6 no later than December 26. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back from time to time, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

Lester wrote: "Hi Lynn. Hopefully I’m doing this correctly. I assume I can forward a PDF version of my book? More details are below. Thanks!!
Profile: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show......"

You did great, thanks Lester! And yes, providing a PDF of your book is good - if your reviewer needs a copy that way.

Welcome to the chain. Please post your review of book #7 no later than December 26. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back periodically, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

Amber wrote: "I'd love to join with Arresting Mason (Arresting Onyx Book 1): A Steamy Opposites Attract Ex-Con/Good Girl Romantic Suspense or an alternate.
2nd review: Amazon (US if possible)..."

Welcome to the chain, Amber. Please post your review of book #8 no later than December 26. Thank you!

Also, since Goodreads notifications aren't reliable, please be sure to check back from time to time, so you don't miss out on anything posted in the chain.

Linda wrote: "I would like to join this chain with my book The Signal: A Conspiratorium Novel..."

I'm sorry Linda, I cannot add you to this chain at this time, because you are currently at the end of Chain 33 and per How Read/Review Chains Work (The Rules) "No participant can be at the end of multiple chains."