Use these paragraphs to draw your reader in and convince them that the review is important and relevant.
Introduce the book, its aims and any special relevance the author may have. For previously written an influential textbook? Is the author well know in the field?
Does the book relate to a 'hot topic' on which you can draw?
Key definitions and themes should also be included here.
For further ides, you might like to read our Editor's Column on 'How to write a Book Review: Writing Introductios.