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Sustainable PF said:

I really hope to be asked to review the updated version of David Chilton's The Wealthy Barber.  That book was, and still is, PF gospel here in Canada.

Sustainable PF said:

I really hope to be asked to review the updated version of David Chilton's The Wealthy Barber.  That book was, and still is, PF gospel here in Canada.

Don't wait around to be asked.  Figure out who the publishing imprint is and find their PR email address.  Email them a short intro to your site with a few of the subscriber stats and ask for a review copy of the book when they become available.  It doesn't work everytime, but I've gotten quite a few fiction books that way.  They're always looking for PR for new books.  If you come to them first, it saves them some trouble in finding reviewers.

Thanks BB!

I did email the Chilton team directly already but i'll try this as well.

I really hope to be asked to review the updated version of David Chilton's The Wealthy Barber.  That book was, and still is, PF gospel here in Canada.

Don't wait around to be asked.  Figure out who the publishing imprint is and find their PR email address.  Email them a short intro to your site with a few of the subscriber stats and ask for a review copy of the book when they become available.  It doesn't work everytime, but I've gotten quite a few fiction books that way.  They're always looking for PR for new books.  If you come to them first, it saves them some trouble in finding reviewers.

I got an email asking me to read Hill Harper's new book "The Wealth Cure" and then to write a blog post review on it. Generally, are there any benefits of doing this? Or do bloggers do this just to help promote the book for free?

I got offered this too, but passed.  The book might be good, but I'm way to busy anymore, plus I have about 7 other books than I need to review that I haven't gotten to yet...

If I had the extra time, I would do it though...

So, I've been passing.

You may be able to hold a giveaway and gain subscribers that way, or at least get a little traffic if the book is publicized well.

If it does turn out to be good - and you're the first one to write a review on it, interview the author, it helps bring traffic to your website for people who are interested in the TOPIC of "The Wealth Cure."

Also, you may begin building a healthy relationship with the author. Then he and other authors in his network may appreciate your feedback/promotions/reviews.

Build relationships and the wealth will come naturally :).

3 out of 4 times, if I do a review during launch week, the author contacts me to thank me and send me an autographed copy of the live book, instead of the pre-release review copy the PR folks send out.