The Book Reviewer does not just have to read and summarize the text, but to realize concealed, implied meanings. Skilled book reviewers' explanations make the reader feel confident in their perception of the book or change it entirely.

The Book Reviewer must also state the main points of the reviewed book. While some aspects are less meaningful, others have to be marked out as prerogative issues. The task is even more complicated as the writer could unintentionally imply the idea the reviewer of the book can notice. Then, the book reviewer has to decide upon the validity of the author's arguments and evidence.

The Book Reviewer has to be the judge and say “did the writer persuade the audience, or were his/her evidences not sufficient and weak.” The reviewer here makes a judgment on the adequacy of the book topic to the content.

Tigard, Conan

Web Master

Book Reviewer

Conan Tigard was bitten by the book bug in the 7th grade. He quickly fell in love with the books by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Alan Dean Foster, Terry Brooks, and Piers Anthony. He still loves to read and always looks forward to starting a new book

In the late 1990's he was approached to start writing book reviews for a website that was sold to Barnes & Noble. He created Reading Review in 2002 and continue to be Webmaster and the main reviewer for the website.

Book Reviewer

Nikki Tigard is an avid reader. She reads much faster than her husband, Conan, but is more pressed for time and does not always get to write book reviews for the books she reads.

Book Reviewer

Cierra Tigard is a high school student who writes reviews for other young readers. With her unique perspective of being a teenage, something most reviewers are not, she is in touch with what young readers love.