About & FAQs

Why did I start this book blog?

I love books, and I enjoy discussing literature with other readers.

Do I have any educational background in literature or literary criticism?

No. I’ve managed two book blogs prior to Marks In The Margins, I’ve reviewed for a number of blog tours, and I’ve reviewed for the Historical Novel Society, but I have no professional or academic training in literature or publishing.

What book or series got me into reading?

I cut my teeth on classics and high fantasy, but Elizabeth Chadwick’s The Champion is a cornerstone in the development of my personal taste. 

What kind of books do I like to read?

I will read just about anything, but I naturally gravitate towards historical fiction, literary fiction, and history. That said, I tend to sidestep children’s lit, middle grade, young adult, poetry, and erotica. These are perfectly legitimate genres with wonderful fans, but they don't appeal to me personally. 

What does my book collection look like?
I have been collecting for more than twenty years. A full catalog of my collection can be found on LibraryThing.  

Where do I get books?

At this point, most of my purchases are used physical media or library loans. I used to buy a lot of ebooks, but I’ve cut back significantly over the last few years.

Will I read/review your book?

I'm flattered by the question, but I am not currently accepting review requests from authors I've not worked with in the past. I've a number of ongoing reading projects and I want to give those as much attention as I possibly can. 

Where can I be reached?

You can message me on Goodreads, LibraryThing, Facebook, or Instagram. 

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Current Reading Projects:

• Reading Around the World: Exploring the world, one novel at a time!
• The History Hive Five Project: Reading inspired by The History Hive Five. 
• 100 Indies: A reading challenge dedicated to titles from independent authors and publishers.