Thoughts on the closing of Kirkus

[rhu]

[I just posted this as a comment on another blog, but wanted to also share it with those who read my thoughts here.]

As a reader -- not a reader of Kirkus, just a reader of books - as one who is passionate about patronizing local bookstores over Amazon, and about chatting with the local librarians -- I was in shock when I heard the news that Kirkus is ceasing publication.

At this once-removed distance, I always thought of Kirkus as how the people on whom I depend to suggest things I would enjoy reading would themselves find out about the hidden gems by little-known (and small-publicity-budgeted) authors.

This is a sad day, indeed.

Comments

[violetcheetah.livejournal.com]

While I'm not fanatical about local bookstores over amazon, I'm kinda of the same opinion. I'd look up a book that sounded interesting, often at amazon, and if there was a positive review from Kirkus, I would be more likely to put it on my wish list and buy it later.