Hello everyone!

I was wondering if anyone had any advice in doing book reviews, or more specifically, how to approach editors of journals that might have a stack of books that need reviewing? I took a publications workshop once and was told that often editors have a heap of books that might need reviewing for upcoming journals.

Any advice for awsoci?

Hi Awsoci

In my experience it's definitely worth contacting journals if you're interested in doing some reviewing. Many will actually have a specific reviews editor and their contact details will often be published in the journal itself (or on its website).

I'd send a short email, politely indicating your interest and giving a quick summary of your research specialism. Most likely they'll be very happy to hear from you.

You might also consider getting in touch with academic websites associated with societies or blogging networks - these often carry reviews too.

Hope that helps!

Mark

Thanks Mark that's helpful!