"Alameda author Kate Schatz’s debut novel, Where the Girls Were, arrives at a moment when debates over the historical treatment of women feel newly urgent..." Read the full review: https://tinyurl.com/3ktsmztr #Books #BookReviews #BookSky #LocalNews #LocalReviews #Authors #Writers

Viva la Book Review was listed among the few additional resources that exist for professional reviewers in this video between book experts Shida Carr, Lauren LeBlanc, and Michael Taeckens. Watch the full video here: https://tinyurl.com/yc6ztam3 #Books #BookReviews #BookCritics #LocalNews #BookSky

Our fourth free workshop, Avoiding Chicles with Bill Marx, goes live today at 5:30 PM EST. Don't miss the chance to register! tinyurl.com/vivaworkshop4

"They arrived on a Saturday and attended a church service with displaced survivors, and their descendants, one of whom is a friend of theirs. In the courtyard, they noticed a phrased scrawled in Arabic: “Return is the way.”" Read the rest: https://tinyurl.com/y9f6rs34 #Books #BookReviews #BookSky

There's only one week until Viva la Book Review's fourth free workshop. Register for Avoiding Cliches with Bill Marx today! https://tinyurl.com/vivaworkshop4  #WritingCommunity #Authors #WritingLife #BookReviews #BookSky #WriteLife #WritingLife

In his fourth workshop, expert critic Bill Marx speaks about how to write professional book reviews without relying on cliches. Register to attend: tinyurl.com/vivaworkshop4 "Attempting to get at truth means rejecting stereotypes and cliches." - Harold Evans #FreeWorkshop #WritingWorkshop #Books

"In the city’s conservation land, this little herd of ruminants helps keep invasive species in check. As the goats graze, they roam the land on strong legs, chew the roughage with sharp teeth, and watch their surroundings with wide-set eyes." Read the rest: https://tinyurl.com/9ed2h4yz #BookReview

"Journalist Jacob Soboroff writes in his book that he found hope "in the people, not the politics," a sentiment that will resonate with those still recovering from the Palisades fire." Read the entirety of the review at: https://tinyurl.com/ytp9td8w #Books #BookSky #BookReviews #Reviews #LocalNews

" The information conveyed about Scialabba’s inner life recontextualized my reading of his essays, each one having crystallized vast learning into a diamantine critical intervention..." Read the rest: https://tinyurl.com/bde2pe9e #Books #BookSky #BookReview #BookCritique #LocalNews

"Survival Strategies for Reviewers" goes live TODAY at 5:30 PM EST! Add it to your calendar: tinyurl.com/vlbrworkshop3 #Writing #WritingWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #BookReviews #BookSky #Books

"Packed with drama, violence and espionage, Benson shares in vivid detail the story of Leon Lewis, a Jewish lawyer with a long track record of fighting antisemitism..." Read the rest of the review: https://tinyurl.com/fzj7hsh5 #BookReviews #BookSky #Books #LocalNews

Viva la Book Review's next free workshop is coming on April 24, 5:30 PM EST. Our third workshop is titled "Survival Strategies for Reviewers," learn how to deal with repeated rejections, find books to review, and keep writing throughout it all. Register Today! https://tinyurl.com/vlbrworkshop3

"Although La Salida is based on Alameda, it is grittier and foggier, reflecting Bo’s struggles..." Read the entirety of the review at https://tinyurl.com/2sth32bv #BookSky #BookReviews #Books #BookCritic #booktok #bookstagram #localnews

Mark your calendars! Viva la Book Review's third free workshop will take place on April 24, at 5:30 PM EST.  Expert critic Bill Marx's talk centers on "Survival Strategies for Reviewers." Keep an eye out for the Zoom link, and follow @vivalabookreview for more information.  #BookReviews #BookSky

"Moving from childhood to adulthood, the author’s new poetry collection confronts and reconciles expectations in order to live authentically." Read Rodlyn-mae Banting's latest review in Tone Madison! Read online here: https://tinyurl.com/mrx8feu4 #BookReviews #Books #LisaLow #LocalNews #BookSky

Writing Positive Reviews with Bill Marx is now live! Click "Join the Workshop" from vivalabookreview.org/what-we-offe... #WritingWorkshop #BookReviews #BookReviewers #Bookstagram #BookSky #BookTok #BookCritique #FreeWorkshop

Get ready, reviewers! Viva la Book Review's second free workshop goes live today at 6:00 PM EST. It's not too late to register! Just head to tinyurl.com/contactviva and fill out our information form, or keep an eye on our social media for the link. #WritingWorkshop #BookSky #BookReviews #Books

THE ARTS FUSE editor-in-chief Bill Marx will go over reviewer submitted positive reviews, and speak both about where they work, and where they need some work. Slots to attend and submit reviews are both still open, so be sure to register at vivalabookreview.org/contact #WritingWorkshop #BookSky

"To whom do we own legibility? What does “being legible” strive towards, and how might being granted that legibility constrain us even further?  ..." Read the rest of Rodlyn-mae Banting's brand new review at: https://tinyurl.com/48rn82cv #BookReview #BookReviews #LocalNews #BookCritic #BookSky

Writing Positive Reviews with Bill Marx will be hosted on Thursday, March 19, at 6 PM EST! The workshop will be recorded for those who cannot attend. Viva welcomes all interested reviewers to register at https://tinyurl.com/contactviva  #FreeWorkshop #WritingWorkshop #BookReview #BookCritics

It's the last day to vote for when Writing Positive Reviews with Bill Marx will be hosted! Join our free workshop and send your availabilities at https://tinyurl.com/vlbr2 #WritingWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #BookCritic #BookCritique #BookReviews #BookReviewer

The vote for when Viva la Book Review's second free workshop will be held ends tomorrow! If you're looking to attend, be sure to tell us when you're available at: https://tinyurl.com/vlbr2  #WritingWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #AmWriting #BookReviews #BookReviewers #BookCritic

The vote for when Writing Positive Reviews with Bill Marx will be held closes in just two days! If you're interested in attending Viva la Book Review's second free workshop, be sure to send in your vote today: https://tinyurl.com/vlbr2  #FreeWorkshop #WritingWorkshop #BookReviews #BookReviewer

Viva la Book Review is voting when to hold its next free workshop: Writing Positive Reviews with Bill Marx! Vote when you're able to attend at https://tinyurl.com/vlbr2  #BookReviews #WritingWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #AmWriting #BookReviewers #GetPublished

Viva la Book Review will host its second free workshop in mid-March! This time, Bill Marx will dissect how to write a positive review without relying on cliches and platitudes.  Register at https://tinyurl.com/contactviva  #BookSky #BookReviews #AmWriting #AmPublishing #BookReviewers #LocalNews

Viva la Book Review is constantly looking for new, local media to support. If you have a paper or outlet in your town, county, or city that's looking to publish more book reviews (and get their reviewers paid!) let us know at vivalabookreview.org/contact #BookSky #Books #localnews #localmedia

There are just hours left to sign up for Viva la Book Review's free workshop! Register before 4PM EST today to receive the Zoom Link for "Writing Critical Reviews" with Bill Marx! #BookSky #WritingWorkshop #Writing #BookReviews #bookstagram #booktok #bookreviewers #bookshelf #books #localmedia

It's the last chance to register for Viva la Book Review's first free workshop, "Writing Critical Reviews" with Bill Marx! Our workshop will be hosted over Zoom tomorrow, February 9, from 4 - 5 PM EST.  Register to participate now at https://tinyurl.com/contactviva #BookSky #WritingWorkshop

Viva la Book Review’s first workshop will be taught by The Arts Fuse editor-in-chief and longtime critic for national publications Bill Marx teaches how to write effective, but fair, negative reviews on Monday, February 9, from 4-5 PM EST. Register at vivalabookreview.org/contact  #BookSky #Books

Viva la Book Review is so excited about our next partnered review! Read the entirety of Heather Treseler's review at http://bit.ly/4c5F8D4 on @lexobserver.bsky.social  #BookSky #BookReviews #Books #LocalNews #CommunityNews #BookReviewers

Viva la Book Review is hosting the first in a series of free workshops, and you get to decide when it's held! Vote on what day Writing Critical Reviews will Bill Marx will be held at https://tinyurl.com/vivavote #BookSky #BookReviews #WritingWorkshop #FreeWorkshop #WritingClasses #booktok

You voted, we listened! The subject of Viva la Book Review's first free-to-attend workshop has been decided! We want to make sure this workshop will be accessible to as many interested reviewers as possible. You can vote on when our workshop should be held here: https://tinyurl.com/vivavote #Books

Viva la Book Review's mailing list keeps new and experienced reviewers abreast of all our review opportunities. These range from paid publications to free-to-attend seminar updates. Sign up at vivalabookreview.org/contact #BookReview #BookSky #BookReading #BookTok

Happy New Year! To kick off this year with a bang, read Karin K. Jensen's newest review in Alameda Post. Read the full review: https://tinyurl.com/tyfyazct

Viva is hosting its first review seminar in the new year. This seminar, hosted by Arts Fuse editor Bill Marx, will cover some of your burning questions on the critique process. You can vote on the seminar's focus, and get notified on when it goes live at vivalabookreview.org/contact #bookreviewers

Go beyond the one-word review with Viva's first (free!) seminar! Our first seminar will cover one of your reviewer-voted book critique questions. Join our list of interested reviewers at vivalabookreview.org/contact/ to vote and get notified when the seminar goes live. #BookSky #bookreviews #books

Just in time for the holidays, read the newest review by Julia Park Tracey in Alameda Post! Read the full review here: https://tinyurl.com/mr3kmw32 #BookSky #bookreviews #communitymedia #localmedia

Read Emily Mills' latest review on Melissa Faliveno's Hemlock. Available now on Tone Madison: https://tinyurl.com/58ms8zu3 And keep up to date with more reviews by checking out vivalabookreview.org #bookreviews #BookSky #bookrecommendations #localnews #communitynews

If you're a fan of music, then Lexington Observer's latest review is for you! Read the rest of Charles Green's piece at https://tinyurl.com/2kppvwzj #bookreviews #BookSky #bookreviewers #localnews #communitynews

Viva la Book Review helps local media publish book reviews! Our completely free, completely flexible services plan helps from pre- to post-publication. Whether you've published book reviews before, or have yet to delve into the literary world, Viva can help! #NewsSky #localnews #localmedia #news

Viva la Book Review can help you start your book critic career. Sign up for our email list with a note of what book genres you review, and we'll contact you directly whenever we have a paid review opportunity. Sign up at tinyurl.com/3npdudpe #BookSky #bookreviewers #amwriting #ampublishing #books

Viva la Book Review is the new resource for reviewers and critics of all genres. Our Learning Center has advice from professionals in publishing available for free, and our mailing list keeps reviewers up to date on paid review opportunities.  See what Viva can do for you: vivalabookreview.org

Viva la Book Review doesn't just help local media publish reviews, we also help reviewers get published. Sign up for Viva la Book Review's mailing list and learn about paid publishing opportunities across America. https://tinyurl.com/3npdudpe #bookreviews #bookreviewer #booktok #bookstagram

This year, we at Viva la Book Review are expressing our thanks to all the authors, reviewers, and news media that continue to publish such thoughtful and wonderful work. We're so proud to be a part of supporting local media and book reviews, and we look forward to what will come next year too.

Viva la Book Review helps local media outlets publish book reviews. We're here to help with every step of the reviewing process, offering completely free editorial services to our partners, subsidizing reviewer payment, and promoting book reviews once they've been published. #localnews #localmedia

Viva la Book Review is especially excited to highlight this week's partnered review, where local media meets local authors in Karin K. Jensen's newest review. Read the rest of Karin K. Jensen's review! Live now on https://tinyurl.com/yhy94wzc #BookSky #bookreviews #bookreviewers #localmedia #news

Viva la Book Review is so excited to partner with L.A. Taco once more! You can read Mike Sonksen's newest review on Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America by Jeff Chang now: https://lataco.com/jeff-chang-book #BookSky #bookreviews #books #bookshelf

Viva la Book Review helps match local media with book reviewers! If you're looking for places to publish your reviews, join Viva la Book Review's list of reviewers for free. Sign up by sending us a message at vivalabookreview.org/contact #BookSky #bookreviews #bookreviewer

Viva la Book Review helps local media find reviewers. Join our contact list of reviewers and get notified whenever we have a review opportunity. Send in your name, preferred email, and what you like to review at: https://vivalabookreview.org/contact/ #BookSky #bookreviews #bookreviewer

Happy Halloween from us at Viva! Nothing is scarier to us than the disappearance of book reviews across America. If that frightens you too, don't worry! Whether you're a reviewer, book store, or local outlet, contact us to see how you can help at: vivalabookreview.org/contact #BookSky #bookreviewer