About Me

After I completed my masters degree, I worked in the high tech industry for 
eleven years before I "retired" to raise a family.  
With my children grown and away at college, I needed something to fill my days.  I 
found my dream job at my local library.  I worked  at the county public library for over three years, and I now get my book fix by reviewing books for blogs and participating 
on Indie author street teams.  For four years, I was a contributing reviewer for four established blogs for the last three years.  I started Book Junkie Reviews to give me greater freedom to review the books I choose and highlight authorsI respect.  I am currently a beta reader for a three independent authors.  I am a Top Reviewer on NetGalley, with over 200 reviews submitted and at least three reviews highlighted by publishers..  

    




Whether I love, like or hate a book, my reviews are honest!  I try to point out aspects that worked or didn't work for me regardless of the star-rating because what didn't work for me, might be someone else's next good read.

The ratings are as follows:
1 Star – Would not Recommend
2 Stars – Recommended Lightly; frequently means the story was okay, just not for me
3 Stars – Recommended, worth the read

A 3.5 rating is a strong, positive recommendation from me. It means I’ve enjoyed reading the book  and think that others should as well.

4 Stars – Strongly recommended, really enjoyed reading the story. Something about the book stands out–the characters and plot–and the story sticks with me.

5 Stars – Highly recommended–The the book, or some aspect of it, must really, really, make an impression on me.  If I give a book 5 stars, I’m likely to re-read it.

If you are interested in a review or you’re in in need of a beta reader, please send me a direct message at: https://www.facebook.com/BookJunkie9/

 Photo credit for my profile pic goes to SnarkFactory who sells these cool earrings on Etsy