{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/696fa2d4cf18de22d7d08f8f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How NetGalley Really Works | Book Reviews & an Insider Interview","description":"<p><strong>In this special episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa combines new book reviews with a fascinating behind-the-scenes interview about NetGalley – the platform that gives reviewers early access to upcoming books.</strong></p><p>First, Philippa shares four recent reads (and listens), including a stunning new novel from Jennie Godfrey, a feel-good Irish audiobook, a classic Agatha Christie, and a BBC Sounds drama that left her in floods of tears.</p><p>Then, Philippa is joined by&nbsp;<strong>Stuart Evers, Director of NetGalley UK</strong>, for an in-depth conversation about:</p><ul><li>What NetGalley actually is and how it works</li><li>How reviewers get approved for books</li><li>What publishers are really looking for</li><li>Review percentages – and whether they really matter</li><li>The dos and don’ts of writing helpful reviews</li><li>Using NetGalley on Kindle and Kobo</li><li>Why reviews matter more than you might think</li></ul><p>Plus, of course, the essential biscuit and dunking discussion.</p><h3>📚 Books reviewed in this episode:</h3><ul><li><em>The Barbecue at No. 9</em>&nbsp;– Jennie Godfrey</li><li><em>Night Swimmers</em>&nbsp;– Roísín O’Donnell&nbsp;<em>(audiobook)</em></li><li><em>The Mysterious Affair at Styles</em>&nbsp;– Agatha Christie</li><li><em>The Wedding Suit</em>&nbsp;– Rachel Joyce&nbsp;<em>(BBC Sounds, narrated by Paul Venables)</em></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever wondered how NetGalley works, how to become a reviewer, or how publishers use early reviews – this episode is for you.</p><p>Philippa returns on Friday with more bookish chat.</p><p>Until then, happy reading (and dunking).</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.</p><p>📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com</p><p>📸 Instagram &amp; Threads: @quick_book_reviews</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews</p><p>🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3</p><p>🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews</p><h2><br></h2>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}