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Offering paper back books for review or ebooks? Love your opinion on this...

On July 11, 2011 I'm launching my debut book titled Are You My Life?: Searching for Self, Faith, and a Freaking Job! And I would love to send bloggers a free copy (and a few to giveaway) for them to possibly post a review on their site and/or on Amazon. 

 

So I'm wondering - what's your thoughts on sending fellow bloggers a free ebook version for review vs a paper back.

 

Pros - Cheaper, Faster, Saves Trees. Can probably send out more. 

Cons - Potential for bloggers to feel slighted. Less buy in. Might not enjoy the book as much in ebook format. 

 

Thoughts? Thank you. 

 

Paul

 

ps. I attached the image of the cover below. 

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What?! That's awesome! The cover looks great. I'd love to do a review for you. :)

 

Also, can you send out both? E-books for those with compatible e-readers and the real thing for those who don't?

Thanks Kelli for the super nice note and great advice. Yes putting both options on the table is a great one, that way I give the blogger the choice. Very smart.


So yes I'd love for you to do a review. That would be awesome! So can I send you an e-version or is paperback better? I'll probably start sending them out in June.

I think Kelli's idea is great - I don't have an e-reader so online wouldn't be nearly as satisfying as a real paperback, but for those who have one an e-book is great :)
Thanks Jen!
Anyone else like to weigh in on this???
Yes definitely Lacy. That's the reason I would hope this could be a possibility because it saves so much time and resources. I just worried that bloggers would be less inclined to review the book because they wouldn't be as likely to read an ebook. But it's sounding like most would be open to the idea, which is awesome.

I'd love to do a review!

And I'd be happy with an e-book :D

 

p.s. e-books can be sent across easily to other countries!

GREAT! Thanks Kay P. I'd love to send you one.
I just joined this group, and I would be thrilled to review the book on my book review blog.  I love having a good excuse to use my Kindle, plus your book sounds very interesting.

I'd love to do a review too! Your website looks terrific! Although I'm one of the few who hasn't got aboard the e-book bandwagon as yet, I much prefer real life books!! 

 

:) Hazel

http://hazellovesdesign.blogspot.com/p/book-club_24.html

I think having an option for both e-books and paperback would be best because not everyone has an e-reader.

I would love to read and review your book, as well, although I would need a paperbook because I don't own an e-reader yet.

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