“The most splendid achievement of all is the constant striving to surpass yourself and to be worthy of  your own approval.”            ~Denis Waitley

Rumor has it there has been a softening of the hearts of those who typically review traditionally published books only. I have heard that book reviewers employed by trade magazines, such as Publisher’s  Weekly www.pw.org are now more accepting of putting their declaration of approval on books that are independently published. To me, this is a sign that independently published books have gained respect and a prestigious place in the world of booksellers and reviewers.

From all that I have read, movie goers and book buyers are now more frequently seeking advance information on books and films through the internet. Readers seem to be relying less and less on traditional review resources like trade magazines. Potential book buyers and movie goers are heading for blogsites and websites to catch all the latest “buzz” on books and films.

Some books and films that come highly recommended “crash and burn,” in my opinion. Sometimes it can be attributed to all the over-rated “hype”, leading to dissapointment. My personal opinion is that “one man’s treasure is another man’s trash.” A good book or film review never guarantees anything, as I see it.

What do you think? Do  you think book and film reviews influence what people buy and watch? Do you like knowing other’s notions and opinions of books and films, or would you rather rate them yourself? Do you think word of mouth has more power in selling books and films to their potential audience? Let us hear from you!

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