FTC Disclosure Policy
Some of the books featured on The Bookish Dilettante have been provided by publishers via TLC Book Tours, directly from publishers or authors, or marketing firms in exchange for fair and honest reviews. These books and Advanced Reader's Copies (ARC's) of books are sent to me to read and then write honest reviews about them that I post here on the blog and on other social media like Goodreads and Instagram. ARC's are of no monetary value because they cannot be resold. Rarely do I receive print books which are not ARC's, and can be either softcover or hardcover. They are only as valuable as any other used book, and I do not resell them: I donate books I no longer want to libraries. I do not receive monetary compensation for my reviews. I tag and disclose which books were gifted to me and the sources of said books at the end of the posts through a disclosure statement. If there isn't a disclosure statement in the text of the post I either bought the book as a consumer or checked it out from my local library. All of my reviews state my honest opinions of the books I've read regardless of their sources.
Some of the books featured on The Bookish Dilettante have been provided by publishers via TLC Book Tours, directly from publishers or authors, or marketing firms in exchange for fair and honest reviews. These books and Advanced Reader's Copies (ARC's) of books are sent to me to read and then write honest reviews about them that I post here on the blog and on other social media like Goodreads and Instagram. ARC's are of no monetary value because they cannot be resold. Rarely do I receive print books which are not ARC's, and can be either softcover or hardcover. They are only as valuable as any other used book, and I do not resell them: I donate books I no longer want to libraries. I do not receive monetary compensation for my reviews. I tag and disclose which books were gifted to me and the sources of said books at the end of the posts through a disclosure statement. If there isn't a disclosure statement in the text of the post I either bought the book as a consumer or checked it out from my local library. All of my reviews state my honest opinions of the books I've read regardless of their sources.
Occasionally I host "giveaways" on my blog, and I always disclose the provider of the prizes. Technically these "giveaways" are sweepstakes (that's the legal term) because no purchase is necessary, and the prize winner is chosen randomly. It is the reader's responsibility to know the laws in her state concerning legality of participating in sweepstakes.
I have had affiliate links on my sidebar, on my Literature Page, and in some posts that link directly to the Indie Next List. I feel strongly about supporting independent bookstores in our communities. If a reader links to Indie Bound via my blog and purchases a book I will receive a commission.
I also have affiliate links to IndieBound for individual books I write about on my blog. If anyone should link over and purchase a book, I will receive a small commission.
It should be noted that I have never made a dime via IndieBound. Clearly, the main reason for these links is to promote independent bookstores.
I currently have an affiliate link for the MacKenzie-Childs loyalty program on my sidebar. Should anyone use the link to sign-up, I receive loyalty points, not cash compensation. The loyalty program is explained on the MacKenzie-Childs website HERE.
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This document was last updated on October 2, 2022.