"You have made the Idaho Review a very strong magazine in a short time."
- Madison Smartt Bell

"I look forward to reading the Idaho Review from stem to stern."
- Alyson Hagy

"...The first issue is so splendid an inaugural. I don't know that I've seen, in fact, a first issue of a magazine or journal with such a high-quality list of contributors, and such good work by them, since the old early days of some of the best magazines we know, Partisan Review, Paris Review, and such. Congratulations!"
- Alan Cheuse

"The issue is fantastic... in its general shape, its design, its selection. You should be extremely proud. This issue should stand as a real and lasting achievement, and ought to win all the prizes."
- Doug Unger

"You've managed to put together a really classy journal with fine writers, and I wish you continued success."
-Lynn Sharon Schwartz

"It's always good to learn what good work is circulating in the world. Congratulations."
- Barry Lopez

"I've been passing your first issue around the department here. We are astonished (and of course jealous) that anyone these days would have an administration willing to finance a venture like this. You have indeed put Boise State on the map. "
-Stephen Minot

"In a few issues you've turned the mag into one of the major literary publications in the country... It's a long way from Idaho to NYC but surely someone there is getting wind of the terrific magazine you're putting out."
- Stephen Dixon."

"The Idaho Review is filled with good writers and good words."
- Fredrick Busch

"The Idaho Review is a handsome magazine, and the work is terrific. What an impressive list of contributors you put together for your debut."
- James Harms