Janice Harayda
Jun 17, 2024

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Sorry, you shouldn't. The rule is: You have no obligation to review a book because you got a free copy unless that's spelled out up front.

You shouldn't be sending printed copies: You should send digital ARCs, the way most reviewing is done now. I agree with a lot of what you say, but that one's on you.

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Janice Harayda
Janice Harayda

Written by Janice Harayda

Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.

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