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Founded in 1933, Kirkus has been a trusted voice in book discovery for almost 80 years. Kirkus Reviews gives industry professionals a sneak peek at the most notable books being published weeks before they’re released. Kirkus also has a full suite of author services, including Kirkus Indie, a review service for self-publishers, Kirkus Editorial, book editing services for unpublished and self-published authors, and Kirkus Marketing, services that help authors get discovered by consumers as well as industry influencers, such as publishers, agents, and film executives.
Kirkus Reviews (kirkusreviews.com) has 162 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.
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Great experience with Dan Nolan and Sasha Carney at Kirkus. It was obvious that a great deal of care was taken to match my book with the right reviewer, and my follow-up questions were answered quickly and efficiently. Very happy with both the review and the customer support. Well worth the expense in helping to promote my book.
By Byron S.
Dealing with Kirkus Reviews was smooth and efficient. Dare I say, even easy. Their policies are straight forward and clear. I experienced no surprises. Highly recommend.
By Darin W.
Working with Kirkus Reviews: smooth, efficient, no red tape. All the people I communicated with online were sharp and courteous. I sensed genuine great enthusiasm for good literature.
By S. Y.
Zilch. Zero. This was the ROI from Kirkus Reviews and their much hyped holiday gift guide. Prior to Christmas I had been contacted by Kirkus to say they thought my novel ‘The Scribe’ might make a useful addition to their guide. I responded by saying I didn’t believe such promotions worked but upon reflection decided to try it. Kirkus had already given a lacklustre review to the book and used the last line of the said review in its promotion; probably the worst line they could have used. When I queried this they said as per their terms and conditions that they always used the last line. To be fair they didn’t promise a return on investment and arguably there are still a few days to the end of the season but to have no sales whatsoever means that Kirkus is no longer the powerhouse it was in literary circles. The price for a place in the Kirkus guide is nine hundred plus.
By Liam M.
Kirkus reviews are always thorough and insightful, even when not entirely glowing. Readers trust them because they don't sugar-coat criticism. Reviews arrive within the time promised and they are well-written and ready for publication. And they come with a tag-line that's designed for easy use in promo materials. Everything you want and worth the price.
By Kevin G. C.
Kirkus Reviews are among the benchmarks for authors to receive valuable, accurate feedback on their books. As soon as I posted the Kirkus Review of my latest book on social media, the responses flooded in from readers, publishers, and writers who recognize the value of a Kirkus Review. The staff, including the Editorial Assistant, have been impressively communicative, replying to my emails and questions promptly and effectively. I definitely will keep Kirkus Reviews in mind for my next book release.
By EMwriter
As an author and psychologist, I've worked with Kirkus Reviews for all my books. Their reputation as a long-standing cornerstone for book reviews lends both credibility and integrity for authors. I've also partnered with Kirkus for marketing and highly recommend doing both print and digital advertising.
By Dr. Deborah S.
I have appreciated Kirkus Reviews for many years. I finally submitted book for review. It was a fair and favorable review. My contacts with the staff have been very positive and helpful as I was provided advice in setting up an author page.
By Cain
