New LitPick Five Star Award recipient!

Take a thrilling and educational adventure with Bubba and Squirt as they explore the mysteries of Paris in "Bubba and Squirt’s City of Bones." Join them as they navigate through the catacombs and meet new friends along the way. Get your copy today and dive into this magical journey! https://litpick.com/books/bubba-and-squirts-city-bones 📚✨ #ChildrensBooks #Adventure #Mystery

Are you ready for a mind-bending journey through multiple lives and mysterious pasts?

Dive into the thrilling world of "Our Lives Between" where past lives and a mysterious illness collide. Follow Harmony as she uncovers the truth, while Veronica questions her own existence. Will they find the answers they seek? #mystery #suspenseful #booklovers https://litpick.com/books/our-lives-between

NEW LitPick Top Choice Award recipient!

🔨 Unleash the power within with the thrilling adventure of "Hammer"! Join Corvan on a journey of bravery, mysteries, and epic battles to save a world on the brink of destruction. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable quest. Are you ready to face your fears? #Hammer #Adventure #YABooks https://lnkd.in/e86wQQw8

Is it best to get reviews from your book's target audience?

We recently had a debate at LitPick whether we should be only having books submitted to us by authors and publishers reviewed by reviewers in the target age range for the book or just let any reviewer review any book.  

Not all reviewers are created equal though, and we have found that a young reader can write a good but immature review.  Whereas, an older reader of a children's book may completely miss the messaging and value of the story and illustration because they review the book from a more mature perspective.  Can you imagine an adult reviewer of a children's book commenting that the book's language was "childish?" Hello...that's why it is a children's book, written for them...but we have received this comment from one of our adult reviewers.  On the other hand, when one of our young adult reviewers reviews a YA book and says it is one of the best books she has ever read and she can't wait for the next book in the series, that's a powerful endorsement.  

To help with our debate, we decided to compile from the Internet thoughts on targeted vs. non targeted book reviews.  You can find the compilation here, but let me warn you, there is no easy answer...

The Power of Targeted Book Reviews: How They Impact Authors, Publishers, and Readers