Reviewer Spotlight

Branch: University City Regional

Amy, an information specialist at University City Regional Library is our reviewer of the month for July. She is an avid fiction reader and enjoys sharing great reads with her patrons. Amy has contributed fiction and non-fiction reviews for adults and teens. Here are her thoughts on reading and writing book reviews:

My love of reading was fostered at an early age. My mother is an avid reader and passed down her enjoyment of reading to me. On family vacations, my biggest decision was not which outfit to pack, but which books I was going to take! I was never without a book. It seemed natural to combine my love of reading with my profession.

I love to be entertained. It makes sense that my favorite books to read are fiction. I use books to escape to different lands or cultures. Mysteries that keep the reader guessing until the end are also a favorite. I enjoy funny romances, romantic suspense, and mystery/thrillers. A few of my favorite authors include Nora Roberts, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Janet Evanovich, and Harlan Coben.

If I finish a book with a smile on my face and wanting to tell people about the book, that’s how I decide to review a book. I love introducing library users to new authors and titles. Working at a regional, I don’t get to do as much readers’ advisory as I would like. Reader’s Club is a great outlet for me to use to reach more people.

Thanks Amy!