readers+writers journal began in 2014 as a book blog with a simple aim: connecting readers and writers.
For readers, that meant honest book reviews sorted by genre, author quotes and features about the history and quirks of literature. For writers, especially independent and self-published authors, it meant practical help with promotion, reviews and the business side of publishing.
This edition of the journal restores a selection of posts from our archive, lightly edited and updated where facts have changed. Older posts keep their original dates and addresses.
What we cover
- Read Book Reviews: fiction and non-fiction by genre.
- Author Quotes: memorable lines and the stories behind them.
- Book News: lists, profiles and literary history.
- Free Book Promotion Resources for Authors and Recommended Services for Authors.
- Casino Novels: gambling in literature, from Dostoevsky and Fleming to the best poker books.
How we work
readers+writers journal is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with any publisher, bookseller, author or casino mentioned on the site, and book titles and trademarks belong to their owners. We do not charge for reviews. Photographs come from Wikimedia Commons and are credited under each image. Some links on the site may be commercial; they never decide what we write.
Questions, corrections, review requests or guest post ideas: contact us.