This week, Rachel and Lynne dive into the art of books and book reviewing with guest Nicole Abadee, a book reviewer for the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Weekend.

Nicole discusses her transition from barrister to reviewer, the surprising way she scored the reviewing gig, and the influence of social media on book marketing.

She also offers valuable tips for authors seeking reviews and shares her methods for selecting standout books. There's so much gold here, as Nicole talks about:

• The challenges of making a living in the book publishing industry
• The essential skills for reviewers
• The ups and downs of writers festivals
• Why self-published books won't get reviewed
• The evolving landscape of arts coverage
• Why authors need to build a social media presence
• How she manages to read hundreds of books a year
• And why she still loves a highlighter

Connect with Nicole via her website: https://www.nicoleabadee.com.au/

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