4 Reasons Why You Should Write Book Reviews
How reviewing books enhances your reading experience and helps others
I started writing book reviews on Goodreads in 2013. Back then, I was under the impression that you’d have a better chance of winning free books if you shared your thoughts. Despite the decline in giveaways, the habit stuck.
Anyone can write a review. You don’t have to provide a professional critique or follow a format. At its core, you can simply express your thoughts and experience as a reader. After all, you’ve probably even unintentionally reviewed a book if you’ve raved about it to someone.
So no matter how much or how little you write, taking a moment to organize and pen your thoughts and feelings about a book will benefit you in these ways.
You Know Yourself Better as a Reader
After reading hundreds of books, remembering what I’ve read beyond the highlights is a blur. While tracking your reading history on Goodreads is great for jogging one’s memory, writing reviews gives you an opportunity to remember what you’ve read in a more in-depth way. More importantly, looking back at your thoughts gives you a sense of who you are as a reader. It also reflects who you were when reading those books and how you’ve changed. Ultimately…
