Review Policy

Thank you for your interest in my reading preferences and review policy. I am eager to hear from you and I would love to read your book, if time permits!

Please note that I accept books for consideration only. I cannot guarantee a review, given my time constraints (this is not my full-time job!) Coverage consideration is for my blog, Hasty Book List, my social media channels (Instagram: @ashleyhasty; Twitter: @ahastylife; Facebook: Hasty Book List; Goodreads: Ashley Hasty; and Pinterest: Hasty Book List) and any other online or print publication to which I choose to submit my work.

Here’s a bit more about how coverage works on Hasty Book List: 

I usually read 4 books each month. Of these…

• I post a review of every single book I read on Hasty Book List and all of my social media accounts (listed above.)

• I mention all of the books I read each month in my monthly newsletter.

• I feature every book (solicited and unsolicited) I receive in the mail on Instagram in my weekly book stack photo.

If you wish to guarantee a particular type of coverage or coverage at a specific time, you may want to consider hiring me to write a sponsored book review.

Due to the increasing number of requests, I am only able to review books as hard copies (no pdfs, e-galley or digital galley forms, please.)

Genres I Like: I love love love historical fiction - when I'm looking for a book to really draw me in and allow me to forget everything else, I choose historical fiction. Perhaps you don't know this about me, but I have a Ph.D. in fashion history - so I'm a big fan of history in general. But what I love about historical fiction is that it has the ability to teach others about history in a fun an entertaining way. I often find myself researching more about the topic after I read the fictional version of it. I also read a lot of memoirs and biographies, especially by artists, fashion designers, architects, powerful women, and entertainers. Of course a good mystery is hard to pass up - I tend to get engrossed and captivated by the "who did it?!" and "what happened?!" that I just can't put the book down. I like to fly through these books quickly. I also read a lot of general fiction and some young adult (we can all be reminded of our youth every now and again.)

Series: I have commitment issues when it comes to series. Just know that in advance (I didn't even finish the Harry Potter series... There are just so many books! The time commitment scared me.) If you want me to review a series, it better be historical fiction (do those exist?! I don't think I've seen any...) And I'll probably want to read them in order, so if you want me to review a book in a series, please send me all preceding books as well.

Unsolicited Books: I am very open to receiving unsolicited books (reminder: I'm more likely to read them if they are hard copy.) I can’t promise to read or review unsolicited books, but know they are appreciated!

Blog Tours: I would love to participate in your blog tour - especially if the author is willing to do a guest post, participate in an interview, or offer a book giveaway for Hasty Book List fans.

Like what you see? Have other ideas not mentioned here? You can pitch me here.