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Avalinah's Books

http://avalinahsbooks.space

As for reviews, my preferred genres are general fiction, fantasy and scifi, as well as nonfiction on important topics like equality, disability, fair treatment of individuals. I also love middle grade reads.

Blogger : Evelina

Genres : Children's, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Non-Fiction, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 31

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://booksirl.com/

books irl is committed to highlighting and celebrating various diverse characters, stories, and authors.

Blogger : Alex

Genres : LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Romance, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 1

👀 Average monthly visits: 100 p/mo

Sci-Fi and Scary

http://www.scifiandscary.com/

Sci-Fi & Scary accepts books self-, small-, and large-press published works for review consideration. We get a ton of requests, and try to at least respond to each of them, but our emails do tend to turn into black holes at times. Bear with us.

Blogger : Lilyn & Grace

Genres : Horror

🌐 Domain authority: 33

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

Mysteries by Moonlight

https://mysteriesbymoonlight.com/reviewlist/

Are you a cozy mystery lover? Well, any mystery book really? Come by to check out our reviews, recommendations and more! Long live cozies!

Blogger : Luna

Genres : Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 7

Compulsive Readers

https://www.compulsivereaders.com/

My name is Tracy and I’m a bookaholic. It’s been 35 minutes since I last bought a book and despite having over 450 books on my kindle, 200 books on my bookshelf I can’t stop buying more books. I receive loads of books to read from the publishers and Netgalley – but will only be recommending the books that I think are brilliant. Some you will agree with me about, and others you will hate – and that’s what makes reading so wonderful. Enjoy!

Blogger : Tracy

Genres : Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Historical Fiction, Humor, LGBT, and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 30

👀 Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No

Book Lover Worm

https://bookloverwormblog.wordpress.com/

I am a book lover and reviewer. I’ve always loved reading and remember the joys of reading the Famous Five, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. I prefer crime fiction and psychological thrillers but also have a soft spot for chick-lit and women’s fiction and anything else that catches my interest.

Blogger : Sandra

Genres : Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Romance, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 27

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

Two Ends Of The Pen

https://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/

If you would like to request a review, please send me an email with a brief description of your book and the buy links. Please DO NOT attach any files to your request for review. I will let you know if I'm interested in reviewing your book. I cannot review every book submitted to me because of the overwhelming number of submissions. Please, no horror, true crime, memoirs, or children's books.

Blogger : Debra & David

Genres : Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 35

Jessicamap Reviews

https://jessicamapreviews.com/

What exactly will you see here? Books. Reviews about books. A random chocolate lab. Then some of the awesome subscription boxes and other bookish things.

Blogger : Jessica

Genres : YA, Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, and Horror

🌐 Domain authority: 24

Fictionophile

https://fictionophile.com/

I have been a reviewer member of NetGalley since October 2013. A retired public library cataloguer, I now blog about all things bookish and share book reviews, author interviews, cover love, etc.

Blogger : Lynne LeGrow

Genres : Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 18

Literary Titan

https://literarytitan.com/

We review books, conduct author interviews, and have monthly book awards.

Blogger : Thomas Anderson

Genres : Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

👀 Average monthly visits: 12,000 p/mo

Nothing But Picture Books

https://www.nbpbreviews.com/

We read and will read nothing but picture books. This blog is born from our passion for PBs. So let's jump into the depths of the world of PBs.

Blogger : NBPB Reviews

Genres : Children's

Book and Bindings

http://booksandbindings.com

Books and Bindings specializes in reviewing FICTION, mainly women's fiction, spicy romances, cozy mysteries, some suspense, contemporary fiction, literary fiction, and some paranormal. But Empress DJ is not really a fan of horror or zombies. Zombies are just so tiresome — they are horrible conversationalists and only seem to want me for my brains. Review requests outside these genres will be up for consideration.

Blogger : Empress DJ

Genres : YA, Contemporary Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, and Children's

🌐 Domain authority: 34

The Creative Muggle

https://www.thecreativemuggle.com/

The Creative Muggle is a place for anyone who wants to read books. You can find fascinating reading lists to have a productive reading time in your busy life. From charming romance novels to propulsive thrillers, you are in for a literary treat!

Blogger : Stephy George

Genres : Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 20

👀 Average monthly visits: 20,500 p/mo

Book Briefs

http://www.bookbriefs.net/

I read all YA and New Adult books for the most part, but do read some Adult Paranormal and contemporary Romance as well as some adult Chicklit, Romance and Mystery/Suspense. My favorite genres of YA/NA books.

Blogger : Michelle

Genres : YA, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Paranormal, and New Adult

🌐 Domain authority: 41

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,500 p/mo

http://paperfury.com

I read quite furiously and have been known to swallow whole books and whole worlds before breakfast. I'm taking over the world. It's happening. I also write and plan to be a famous author. Currently my stories are about sad characters with cake deficiencies, feature magic and fantasy and unfortunately bad puns. I've written 25 miserable manuscripts and someday you will read them all and either (a) proclaim my genius, (b) weep, or (c) feel driven to eat cake.

Blogger : Cait

Genres : YA

🌐 Domain authority: 45

So you want to find a book blog?

If you’re a voracious reader, you might think of a book blog as an oasis in the middle of the desert: a place on the Internet that brims with talk about books, books, and more books.

Well, good news — we built this directory of the 200 of the best book blogs  to satiate your thirst. Take a walk around, use the filters to narrow down your search to blogs in your preferred genre, and feel free to bookmark this page and come back, as we do update it regularly with more of the best book blogs out there. 

If you’re an aspiring author, you might see a book blog more as a book review blog: a place where you can get your yet-to-be published book reviewed. In that case, you’ll be glad to know that most of the book blogs in our directory are open to review requests and accept indie books! We expressly designed this page (and our book marketing platform, Reedsy Discovery ) to be useful to indie book authors who need book reviews. If you’re wondering how to approach a book blog for a review request, please read on. 

You’ve found a book blog. Now what? 

Let’s say that you’re an author, and you’ve found a couple of book blogs that would be perfect fits to review your book. What now? Here are some tips as you go about getting your book reviews:

• Be sure to read the review policy. First, check that the book blog you’re querying is open to review requests. If that’s the fortunate case, carefully read the blog’s review policy and make sure that you follow the directions to a T.  
• Individualize your pitches. Book bloggers will be able to immediately tell apart the bulk pitches, which simply come across as thoughtless and indifferent. If you didn’t take the time to craft a good pitch, why should the blogger take the time to read your book? Personalize each pitch to up your chances of getting a response. 
• Format your book in a professional manner before sending it out. Ensure that your manuscript isn’t presented sloppily. If the book blogger asks for a digital ARC, you might want to check out apps such as Instafreebie or Bookfunnel. 
• Create a spreadsheet to track your progress. Wading through so many book blogs can be troublesome — not to mention trying to remember which ones you’ve already contacted. To save yourself the time and trouble, use a simple Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your progress (and results). 

Looking to learn even more about the process? Awesome 👍 For a detailed guide, check out this post that’s all about getting book reviews . 

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11 Ways to Format Book Reviews for Your Blog || A Guide for Book Bloggers

There are several ways to format book reviews and hence it can be hard to pick one. Especially when you're in a blogging slump or don't know how to begin the review.

At such times, seeing other reviews for inspiration or options helps . It can give you an idea of how you want your book review to look and inspire you to start writing it.

This guide will help you write great reviews by listing out ideas, providing examples and inspiration—all in one place. We book bloggers need some help from time to time.

I was actually looking for a guide with book review formats to help with my indecision. When I googled variations of this title, I did not find any posts! So here I am, writing this guide, instead of writing the review that I've been procrastinating on for months 🙂

how to write a book review for your blog

Basic book review layouts, 11. book reviews with annotations, additional elements to level up your reviews, book review checklist.

Yes, this post is about formats but it is good to start with the basics.

The first rule of writing book reviews on your blog is to throw away all the rules that you were taught.

Reviewing books on blogs is very different from what we are taught in school. I definitely don't review the way I was taught. It is because that format is the standard for newspapers. Good formatting is very different for blogs.

Blogs are an entirely different domain with different features and requirements. You can do so much more with reviews on your blog.

Don't worry about going unconventional or trying a new review format. Those are fun . Don't think about sticking to the professional style as well. Shout in your reviews, if you want to! Use all caps, bold, GIFs, images—whatever you like.

It is YOUR blog. The only rules in place are the ones made by you. Instead of seeing how to write reviews that others will read, just write what you want to say. And choose a review format that fits what you want to say.

There are three basic parts in every review— introduction, basic information on the book, and your review.

The introduction is a few lines where you can say how you came across the book, why you picked it up, and a line on whether it surprised you or not. Or, it can be a short catchphrase to hook in readers. For example, "this book blew me away. I was not ready when I picked it up."

Basic information on the book can include title, author name, genre, category, blurb, publisher etc. You can also mention how you acquired it (bought/review copy).

The review part is where you explain your opinions and discuss the book. The 10 review formats that I'll mention soon is for this section.

There are three popular and basic layouts. Most people choose one and stick to it throughout their blog, but you can switch it up if you like.

• The book's information first, introduction, then review body. This is an easy format that a ton of book bloggers go for. Example: Dedra's review of Float Plan .
• Introduction, the book's information, and then review body. This is another fun way because you can give an introduction first without dealing with the blurb etc. Example: my review of The Right Swipe .
• Introduction, review body, and information on the book at the last. Use this when you want your words to be the highlight and stick the basic info at the end, in case people want to see it. Example: Kat's review of Game Changer .

You can skip the basic book info if you want but you'll have to give a brief on the book's plot yourself.

book review format ideas

Now onto the main part of the post. All the suggestions in this post are standard formats that you can take and apply to your reviews easily if your thoughts fit the format.

These ideas are for book reviews as individual blog posts but you can modify them for mini-reviews and social media reviews.

Note : I am NOT mentioning reviews that are free-flowing thoughts because those reviews don't involve a standard format across and are more specific to books and thoughts.

1. divide your review into basic categories

This is the most popular and easy method of formatting reviews. Choose categories and explain your views below the subheadings.

Basic categories are ones that everyone recognizes. For example plot, characters, writing style, and representation. The categories can change based on the genre. Romance books can have "romance" and "chemistry". Fantasy books can have "world-building". Mystery or thriller books can have "suspense".

Example reviews: Erin's review of Fable duology , my review of Drag Me Up

2. CAWPILE rating + review system

This is a rating system devised by Book Roast which makes your decision process easier when rating books. It is a categorized system that is standard across genres so you always have set categories to consider.

It can also extend into a reviewing format as you can mention your individual rating and explain why you gave that rating.

The categories and more are explained by the creator in this video .

Example review: Ursa's review of The Starless Sea , Bianca's review of Dark and Shallow Lies

3. divide into "liked" and "disliked" sections

This format is good if you have clear opinions on what you liked and didn't like. It is not good when you have conflicting thoughts about something.

Additionally, you can also have "liked", "it was okay", and "didn't like" sections .

Another way to phrase this would be "enjoyed" and "didn't enjoy."

Note that this review format is highly subjective so it is good for book reviews where you don't want to talk from a neutral perspective and want to only share your experiences and opinions.

Example: Marie's review of Crier's War , Janhabi's review of You Truly Assumed

4. divide into pros and cons sections

This is similar to the above review format but it is suitable for more neutral reviews i.e. reviews where you're stating facts like "this exists" which is generally a pro or a con like diversity, plot tropes etc.

To give you an idea, a pro for me is friends-to-lovers romance and con would be a bad/unnecessary third act break up in romance books.

Example reviews: Shealea's review of The Bone Shard Daughter

5. review using book-specific subheadings

Instead of using the basic categories, you can use custom and specific categories for the book. The categories can be "a great character arc", "disappointing ending", "brilliant chemistry" etc.

How to go about writing this review : note down the biggest things you want to talk about like "well-rounded characters", "contradicting plotlines", "plot holes" etc. Make these your subheadings and expand upon each of the points under them.

This does require a little bit of planning before starting the review. But it is a great format if you can't go into a review without a plan.

Examples: Avalinah's review of Skyhunter

6. list reasons why others should read the book

This is a great review format for books that you loved and want people to read. The title is catchy as well, so people are more likely to read your review.

The reasons can act as subheadings and you can expand on the point below the heading.

This also requires planning beforehand about the reasons you want to list. Make some notes with what you liked about the book, see if they can fit into "reasons", make a list of the reasons, and then start writing the review.

Examples: my review of The Henna Wars

7. reviews with discussions

This format is good for book reviews where the book includes a topic that you're very passionate about or you have a lot to say about the topic which is tangentially related to the book . Sometimes the posts may be more discussion than a review of the book, but it's okay! Many times, discussion posts do better than reviews so this would be hitting both categories.

These posts are rarer (from what I've seen, probably because they involve a lot of effort and opinions) but are very interesting to read. They include discussions, rants, and raves along with thoughts on the book. It's a great way to convince people to read a book you love or completely mark off a book you didn't like.

Examples: Anukriti's review of Loveless with a discussion on representation and college life , my review of Fahrenheit 451 discussing books along with annotations

8. "thoughts while reading" reviews

These are almost like vlogs. You take the reader with you on your experience of reading the book. This is a fun way to review books if you want to showcase your feelings/thoughts, especially if the book has a lot of plot twists or invoked a ton of feelings in you. You can annotate when reading or make notes elsewhere and use it for this review.

This would be very fun with spoiler-filled reviews. Doing it spoiler-free would be a bit of a challenge.

Examples: Isabella's review of We Free The Stars , Riza's review of This is How You Lose The Time War

9. spoiler-free and spoiler-filled sections

This is for when you NEED to talk at length about parts in the book that are spoilers but also want to pitch the book to new readers.

Having spoiler-free and spoilers-aplenty sections is very fun. I almost always do it with my Kdrama reviews , and it can be done with book reviews too!

Example reviews: my review of This Is How You Lose the Time War , Mehek's review of Tiny Pretty Things

10. free-flowing thoughts that are loosely categorized

This is a very popular, and sometimes easy, reviewing style. It can make the reader feel like they are having a casual conversation with you as the entire review flows together.

At the same time, there are clearly sections in the review which makes it easier for you to write and for the reader to follow. This format is good whether you plan it beforehand or not. It allows both.

In order to subtly separate the sections of your review where you talk about different topics, you can use quotes as a divider . Quotes that match your points will fit in very well. Some bloggers use their custom post-dividers for this as well.

Note: try to highlight important parts of your review so that it is easier to skim. Yes, we'd love our readers to read every word but sometimes life is just too busy and highlights help.

Examples: my review of American Betiya , Minna's review of The Poppy War

If you annotate your books, you HAVE to try writing reviews with pictures of your annotations. This way, you can share what resonated with you the most as well. Annotating books is very fun and I assure you that people will want to know how you annotate and your annotation process for every book. It doesn't get boring.

Examples: my review of Fahrenheit 451 , Cosette's "annotate with me" post on Babel

Book reviews can be much more than just talking about the book. You can spice it up by including elements that can help the reader know more about the book. These are some suggestions that come to my mind but there are innumerable ideas that you can implement.

content and/or trigger warnings

I'm putting this under additional elements that you can add, but you SHOULD add them . Content and trigger warnings are NOT interchangeable. They mean different things. But you can use "content warnings" as a blanket term for both of them.

Just mention warnings somewhere in your reviews (I generally put them along with basic info) so that readers can be aware of any topics they may want to avoid.

Read this post by Marie to understand more on why you should include warnings.

"let's chat" section at the end

It can be termed "let's chat", "talk to me", "shout your opinions", or whatever else. You can include a section at the end with some questions for the readers. Basically, a call to action.

Book reviews are hard to comment on unless the reader has either read the book or connected to a topic in the book. You can make it easier for them to comment by adding questions to prompt them.

They can be general or specific questions relating to the book. Do include at least one general question as that would be easier to reply to.

your own short version of the blurb

Many bloggers include a few lines on the plot themselves even after including the basic information in order to explain more about the book. This is a grey area because sometimes it is redundant.

If you include the book's blurb in your review, and it explains everything, don't add another version of your own. Only do it if the official blurb is inadequate* or if you are not including the official blurb at all.

*I've seen this happen a lot with romance books which was why I used to write my own blurb. Some books have blurbs like "he is bad for me, yet I wanted him. But I can't have him." It's SO ANNOYING. Many times the book is actually good but the blurbs suck!

diversity/representation overview

Like content and trigger warnings, you can have a small section to mention the various representations present in the book. By representation, I mean factors like disability, mental illness, Asian-American characters, sapphic love etc.

This can be a helpful section if readers are looking for books with specific factors for readathons or challenges . Other times it just signals how diverse the book is.

Example: Gargee's review of American Betiya

custom ratings and rating images

First of all, I believe ratings themselves are optional. I don't use ratings on my book reviews anymore because they are not sufficient to indicate all that I want to say.

If you do include ratings, you can level them up by using images that relate to your blog theme like Leelyn .

You can also use a modified rating system like Shealea or completely switch it up to a system of your own.

links to Own Voices reviews

There is a ton of discussion on using the term "Own Voices" because experiences and views can be wildly different. Not all Indians would relate to my story and vice-versa. The publishing industry has also started to misuse the term which has caused many to stop using the term at all.

Read this post by Camillea to know more about the term "Own Voices" and what "Own Voices review" means.

In the end, I still think the term has its merits when it comes to reviewing. Especially because only Own Voices reviewers can properly point out accurate and problematic representations.

If you're reviewing a book that represents a marginalized group for which you are NOT an Own Voice reviewer, consider linking to Own Voices reviews. They might bring up important points that you would not have noticed.

For example, I quoted and linked Own Voices reviews in my review of Children of Blood and Bone . I simply didn't like the book and noticed some concerns raised when going through other negative reviews so I linked them in my review.

recommended if/avoid if

This is a cool way to end reviews. Readers can quickly make decisions about whether to pick up the book or not based on general tropes and factors.

For example, check out Julia's review of The Guinevere Deception .

mood boards/aesthetics

I've seen some bloggers do this and it is so fun to see! Mood boards and aesthetics can be images or collages that depict the book's setting or the characters.

For example, you can look at Cielo's review of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Lila's review of Raybearer .

a quotes section

If you don't like adding a few quotes in the middle of the review, or simply have too many that you want to share, you can add a quotes section at the end and share your highlights.

These quotes can sometimes be enough to convince readers to understand the writing style and get hooked on the book.

For example, my review of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone .

When writing book reviews, we can be very focused on putting down our thoughts and might forget to include all the required elements in the review. To help, I've created a handy checklist of elements you should have in every book review to refer to before hitting publish.

If you are already a part of the inner circle, you can directly access the checklist in the resource library . If you're not, you can get instant access by signing up below!

There is no right or wrong way to write a book review , especially on YOUR blog. The mentioned ways to format book reviews for your blog are just my opinions and suggestions. At the end of the day, you write your reviews and you should do it the way you like best.

You also don't have to stick to a format throughout your blog. Sure, it creates a brand, especially if it is a unique reviewing format (like what Kat @ Novels and Waffles uses with on-brand terms like "ingredients", "kitchen of the author", and "cooking directions"). But sometimes, you need the flexibility to choose formats based on the books. Allow yourself to experiment and try out new things.

This is also not an exhaustive list of ways to format book reviews. There are so many unique styles and many more generic formats. These are the ones that are easy to pick up and apply to your reviews if you're stuck.

Related post: How to Make Your Blog Posts More Readable

chat with me!

Are you a book blogger? Do you use any of the review formats that I've mentioned in this post? Do you use any additional elements in your reviews?

What are your favourite kinds of reviews to read? Have I missed any easy review format? If so, do mention it in the comments and I'll mention your comment in the post!

Also, is there any blogger whose reviews you love to read because of their reviewing style or format? Give them a shoutout in the comments so the rest of us can admire them too!

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Ultimate List of the Best Book Review Blogs

Book reviews are one piece of the book marketing puzzle . An important piece that some authors find impossible. This article is designed to help you get those initial reviews to bring in and sales and, you guessed it, more reviews.

In this article, you will learn:

• Why book reviews matter
• How to get your book reviewed by blogs the right way
• What to look for in a good review blog
• The best book review blogs for your genre

Table of contents

• Verified purchase reviews
• Does Amazon put a lot of weight on verified reviews?
• The mentality of the Buyer
• Different Types of Book Review Blogs
• Professional Book Reviewers
• Easily Understand Amazon's Book Review Do's and Don'ts
• List of the Best Book Review Blogs by Genre
• 1. Guilty Pleasures Book Review
• 2. Jeri’s Book Attic
• 3. Kindle Book Review
• 4. Reads all the Books
• 5. Literary Titan
• 1. Jeri’s Book Attic
• 2. Guilty Pleasures Book Review
• 3. Fang-Freakin-taskic- Reviews
• 4. Early Bookish Birds
• 5. Kindle Book Review
• 6. Christian Book Reviews
• 7. Reads all the Books
• 2. Raven and Beez
• 3. FanGirl Confessions
• 4. Kindle Book Review
• 5. Christian Book Reviews
• 6. Reads all the Books
• 7. Jessica Map Reviews
• 8. Dream by Day
• 2. Kindle Book Review
• 3. Romancers Rehab
• 4. Totally Booked
• 2. Early Bookish Birds
• 4. Chapter in My Life
• 2. Fang-Freakin-taskic- Reviews
• 3. Raven and Beez
• 8. Jessica Map Reviews
• 9. Aces High Joker’s Wild
• 10. Cat Pollock Writes
• 5. Jessica Map Reviews
• 3. Reads all the Books
• 4. Jessica Map Reviews
• 1. Raven and Beez
• 2. Christian Book Reviews
• 4. Fictional Fates
• 7. Fictional Fates
• 1. FanGirl Confessions
• 4. Mundie Kids
• 2. FanGirl Confessions
• 3. Reading for Sanity
• 1. Christian Indie Book Reviews
• 2. Redeemed Reader
• 3. Mom of Wild Things
• 4. Dream by Day
• 1. Kindle Book Review
• 1. Rachel’s Reading
• Here are a few Instagram handles for you to check out:
• Book Review Blog Table
• The Right Way to Ask
• Digital Book:
• Paperbacks:
• How to Respond if They Say No or Don’t Respond:

Reviews and Amazon Ranking

You’ve probably noticed Amazon has two kinds of reviews. Some have a little “Verified” tag and some don’t. Amazon implemented the verified status to show the book was purchased from Amazon so people can’t just give their book to all their friends and get dishonest or biased reviews. Of course, readers who get the book as a prize or from signing up for your newsletter can still review it, but Amazon doesn’t give as much weight to those reviews in its algorithms. Which leads us to our next tidbit…

Yes, they do. Even if two books are selling at the same rate, a book with more positive verified reviews will rank higher than one with fewer reviews . You can still hit number one if you’re selling enough copies compared to the other books in your category , say during a promotion .

Which brings us the next piece of this crazy puzzle:

There’s no doubt the publishing world changed dramatically in the last ten years. With it changed the way readers find books and make purchasing decisions. According to this post from Written Word Media readers are most likely to buy a book if it has 30 or more reviews with an average rating greater than 3.5 stars on Amazon .

For this post, I created a survey for readers. I set out to see how much weight bibliophiles put on book reviews. I got several responses from people 60-years-old and older who don’t look at reviews at all. So if you’re targeting older readers, reviews may not be as important for the readers…but, they’re still important for the algorithms.

So beyond getting reviews from your email list , are there other ways authors can get more reviews?

Enter book review blogs…

There are two main types of book review blogs:

• Professional (aka Paid)
• Blogs (aka Free)

Professional reviews are ones that are paid for and cannot count toward Amazon’s ranking. You can put them in the editorial review section which can help if you don’t have any other reviews.

Kirkus – The Kirkus Review used to be the be-all end-all of editorial reviews. It carried a lot of weight in publishing. But more recently it seems they have lost their edge. Readers aren’t looking to editorial reviews as much as they once did.

IndieReader – Similar to Kirkus is  IndieReader , who focuses on indie authors. Both are expensive and don’t give you as much in return as they once did.

Are Professional Reviews Worth It?

That really depends. If you just get the professional book review, and then sit on it, or don't even promote it, then you can't expect it to have a positive return on investment. However, if you add it to your Editorial Review section of your book's sales page on Amazon correctly, or use it in your book marketing tactics , then you can absolutely have a positive effect.

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Blogs that Write about Books in Their Genre

Authors and readers have filled the web with book review blogs. These bloggers are dedicated to reading and spreading the word about the books they read. They will usually review your book in exchange for a copy while others buy the books they read.

As I mentioned earlier, verified reviews hold more weight on Amazon. However, non-verified reviews hold just as much weight to most readers, so don’t discount a blog that requires you to send them a copy. These people are not getting compensation for their reviews (that would be unethical and against Amazon’s terms of service) so giving them a copy allows them to read more books.

This is also why a lot of the blogs listed below have additional things on their site.

Watch Dave's video below that explains when and how you can give your book away in exchange for a review using direct language from Amazon's policy.

Now that you are clear on the Amazon book review rules, let's jump into those blogs that review books for authors.

Later on, I'll explain the right way to ask a blog owner to review your book.

Some on review blogs this list are a little tricky to navigate, but I wanted to include a variety. Sadly, a lot of the really well laid out review blogs are overrun with requests and no longer accepting new ones.

When looking through this list of book review blogs, make sure to look for reviews with:

• books in your genre
• reviewers who give detailed feedback
• are accepting new review requests
• constructive feedback if they did not like a book

Note: The genre lists of book review blogs below are sorted by genre for your convenience. They are numbered in no particular order.

Use the Links Below to Jump to Review Blogs for Your Genre:

Paranormal / Urban Fantasy

Contemporary

Erotica / BDSM

Mystery / Thriller / Suspense

Sci-fi / Fantasy

Young Adult

Middle-Grade

Children's Books

Graphic Novels

Non-fiction

Bookstagrammers

Romance book review blogs:.

In no particular order, here are worthwhile blogs that review romance novels:

GPBR also has a lot going on for authors and reviews contemporary mainstream, erotic and dark romances, paranormal romances and romantic suspense. As well as reviews, GPBR also has opportunities for guest posting, author interviews, and an active Goodreads following.

While primarily a romance review blog on the surface, this website has a lot to offer. They review books in multiple genres and it has a lot of opportunities for authors. Including guest posting and author interviews. Check out the contact page for more information.

This site has so much for authors. They have reviews of course, but they also have book awards and readers choice specials. Because this is an entire team you’ll have to check out their “Get Reviewed” tab to see which reviewers are a fit for you and your book. Some genres only have one reviewer so those might have a slower turnaround. Keep that in mind as you make your request.

This blog is broken down into middle grade, young adult, and adult based on who the reviewer would recommend the book too.

Literary Titan is an organization of professional editors, writers, and professors that have a passion for the written word. Literary Titan reviews romance, and all of its sub-genres, as well as fantasy, mystery, horror, science fiction, memoirs and poetry. Literary Titan also conducts author interviews, and recognizes talented authors with their Literary Book Award where recipients are announced monthly.

Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Book Review Blogs:

These blogs will review your paranormal or urban fantasy books:

This site is all about horror and the paranormal but if you have a strong romance plot sub or otherwise, I’d avoid these ladies. They are very clear about their preferences in their review policy. The genre’s they read include paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, science fiction (limitedly), and epic fantasy.

Nada reads YA, NA romance, fantasy, thrillers. So if your book falls into one those categories this is the blog for you. With a search bar and a beautiful layout, this site is also an excellent place for your book.

This one is all about Christian books. That’s all they do. While Rachel might be a good fit if you have Christian themes or book on Christian living, CBR is the place for books where Christianity has a more prominent role.

Contemporary Book Review Blogs:

These blogs will do book reviews for contemporary books:

This two-woman show reviews books in the following genres fantasy, science-fiction (including steampunk and zombies), young adult, middle-grade, contemporary, dystopian, horror, and a HELL YES to graphic novels (of the mentioned genres).

This fangirl reads YA, NA & adult, fiction, contemporary, psychological thrillers, murder/mystery, graphic novels, and children's books. She’s also open to other genres so have a look at her blog and see if she might be a good fit.

Jessica accepts the following genres thrillers, mysteries, true crime, historical fiction, horror, general fiction, YA, and fantasy.

Samantha’s blog Dream by Day is a one-woman show. What sets her apart from others on this list is her love literary fiction. She also read mysteries and things but finding a reviewer who enjoys literary books was tough. She also has an Instagram where she shares book reviews giving you two opportunities. Her Insta following is small (for now) but as bookstagram grows in popularity so will this feed. She’s got the gorgeous photo thing down to a science.

Erotica / BDSM Book Review Blogs:

If your genre is erotica or BDSM, these book review blogs are worth checking out:

Romancer’s Rehab is a great little blog with a clear-cut rating system you can count on. Be sure to check this one out if you write erotica or other romance-related plots.

Totally booked only reads mobi files so that’s something to consider as you move forward. However, they share your review everywhere they are on the internet for maximum exposure. Definitely check them out.

Mystery/Thriller/Suspense Book Review Blogs:

For suspense, thriller and mystery book review blogs, these are your best bet:

Sharon is all about mysteries and crime. She’ll read crime fiction, true crime, thrillers/psychological thrillers, and mysteries (darker/noir). This dark themed blog goes right along with the books she reads. In her bio, Sharon mentions she’s in a few book clubs . Offering copies to the group might get more bang for your… time.

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Sci-fi/Fantasy Book Review Blogs:

For all the sci-fi and fantasy authors, these are the book review blogs for you:

This site is all about horror and the paranormal but if you have a strong romance plot sub or otherwise, I’d avoid these ladies. The genre’s they read include paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, science fiction (limitedly), and epic fantasy.

This is an incredibly fun themed site that I just had to include! If you write science/tech-heavy fiction, or spy/secret government related books, this one is for you. The reviews titled “Travel Documents” and posted like a secret file make this one a blast for readers and authors alike. If you’re interested in having your book reviewed by Aces, you’ll have to head over to their facebook page.

This is another author turning to book reviews to help her fellow authors. I love seeing authors reaching out to readers and offering up books they enjoyed. We can’t possibly write enough books for most readers so share the love and write reviews. This is also a science fiction based blog.

Horror Book Review Blogs:

Here are blogs that will review horror books:

Historical Book Review Blogs:

Here are your historical book review blogs:

Young Adult Book Review Blogs:

These websites will review YA books:

Joel of the Fictional Fates website is strictly a young adult and middle-grade reader. He enjoys books in the following genres: fantasy (high, urban & fairy tale retellings), historical fiction, science fiction (sci-fi), contemporary, action/adventure, dystopian, paranormal, and mystery/crime. Note: Joel doesn’t have an eReader yet! So he prefers physical copies.

Middle-Grade Book Review Blogs:

For middle-grade, these blogs will do reviews:

Children’s Book Review Blogs:

If you write children's books , here are websites that will do book reviews:

Mundie kids a great place for MG and Children’s book authors to get some exposure for their books. They are not accepting unsolicited reviews at this time but put it in your calendar to check back in a month or so.

5. Realm of Books

Realm of Books is a great review site for middle-grade and children's book authors. It contains a relatively large volume of detailed, engaging reviews across a variety of genres, and they do accept requests for reviews.

Graphic Novel Review Blogs:

For graphic novels, here are your book review blogs:

Reading for sanity has multiple reviewers and accepts a variety of genres including graphic novels.

Christian Book Review Blogs:

These book review blogs will review Christian books:

This one is all about Christian books. That’s all they do. While Rachel might be a good fit if you have Christian themes or book on Christian living, CIBR is the place for books where Christianity has a more prominent role.

Another great blog that accepts Christian books. They suggest your book be accessible by local libraries so if you’re on Amazon only this may not be the blog for you. If you are on Kobo or Overdrive the library can order your ebook on request.

This blog has expanded from its original book focus to one that encompeses more family and parenting. However, Bethany’s love of reading still shines through and could be a happy home for both children’s books and adult fiction.

Dream by day is a great blog browse the reviews to see if your title would be a good fit. She enjoys a wide variety of books including christian titles and also offers author interviews.

Non-fiction Book Review Blogs:

These non-fiction book review blogs are worth checking out:

Memoir Review Blogs:

Finally, if you wrote a memoir and need reviews, here are book review blogs for you:

Rachel accepts young adult (All Genre), biography, true crime, memoirs, Christian living, non-Fiction (especially if it’s about cults), middle grade, adult fiction, thriller/mystery, comics, graphic novels, history, travel, and feminist literature.

I couldn’t write this post without making a note about bookstagramers. Instagram is a unique social media platform , but one not to be dismissed by authors. The hashtag on Instagram (#bookstagram) is an amazing place to find book reviews and reviewers that are engaged with readers. Most of these blogs had no comments. And I couldn’t find ones that did. I settled for active with more than 1k followers (if they listed their followers) and blogs that were accepting review requests.

With bookstagram you would be sending a physical copy of the book (most of the time) so they can photograph it for their feed and if all goes well you can offer to do a giveaway. They host it on their page and select a winner and you send out a book. (again keep in mind media mail and international shipping costs). The buzz around the give away will help your sales and the Instagrammer can grow their following. It’s that win/win I was talking about.

@ Jennyblogsbooks

@ cakefacerreader

@ inquisitivebookworm

@ 9racereads

For even more book review blogs, please check out the table below. And if you know of any blogs that are missing, please reach out!

How to Get Your Book Reviewed by a Blog

Once you’ve found a book review blog that’s a good fit, you need to dig a little deeper. The first thing you need to check is whether or not they are accepting review requests.

If you want to stand out among the other review requests these bloggers get, look for a way to help them. If someone says “Please review my book” and someone else says “Please review my book, and I’d like to write a guest post for your site” which one do you think will get a yes? The second. If you write a post, that frees up a week of this bloggers time, you’ll be ahead of the game. They might not accept guest posts, so just be looking for a win-win opportunity as you do your research. If you’re website savvy you might offer to help them fix a glitch. Or you could feature their site in your newsletter. Put yourself in their shoes and try to be helpful.

How to Respond if They Say Yes:

If they say yes, you’ll most likely need to send them a copy of your book .

Most reviewers accept ebooks, but some don’t. Make sure you find out before you ask for the review.

Please use some kind of third-party to deliver ebooks. As a reviewer, I’ve received PDF copies of books and they are a pain to get on a Kindle or iPhone. You can also choose to enact DRM on your books, which will help with ARC’s especially.

• BookFunnel – Bookfunnel is an amazing tool to help distribute your books. For $20 dollars a year you can have one pen name , 500 downloads a month, and store 5 books. This is great for beginners. If you want to step it up a notch and use Bookfunnel for collecting email subscribers as well, you can do so for $100 a year.
• Instafreebie – Instafreebie (now Prolific Works) is another option for delivering your book to bloggers. Their free version might be a good option for those just starting out.
• StoryOrigin – When you use StoryOrigin, not only do you join a community of other authors, you basically have all the not-so-fun back end of things taken care of by using them. They help you build your email list, find reviewers, deliver lead magnets and more. Be sure to check them out!

Some reviewers require paperbacks. Bookstagrammers (book bloggers on Instagram covered later) need the physical copy for their pictures and others just prefer the physical book. Whatever the reason, be prepared for this. If you don’t want to send out paperbacks, look for how the book should be delivered in the “Review Policy” section of the blog. Most reviewers who want paperbacks will tell you right there.

NOTE: When mailing paperbacks to reviewers, select media mail at the post office. It’ll save you some money. Also, mailing things internationally is expensive. Keep that in mind when researching reviewers.

• NetGalley – If you are traditionally publishing and have not signed a contract yet, ask them to add at least 100 galley copies to the contract. These will be digital copies of the book you can send to reviewers through NetGalley. If you’re not traditionally published you can still use NetGalley, but you won’t have to worry about a limit on how many you’re allowed to give away.

Move on. Do not respond negatively. If they respond with no, thank them for their time and move on. If they don’t respond you can send one follow-up (unless noted otherwise on their site) then move on. Don’t waste time being upset.

The bottom line here is you need reviews. Amazon rankings and reader buying decisions are affected by them. But don’t freak out about negative reviews. Remember your book isn’t for everyone and when people leave a review saying why they didn’t like it, it will help your ideal readers find you and keep others who would leave negative reviews way.

So do your research, plan your ask, find a win/win, and get your book into the hands of the right readers to get more book reviews .

Dave Chesson

When I’m not sipping tea with princesses or lightsaber dueling with little Jedi, I’m a book marketing nut. Having consulted multiple publishing companies and NYT best-selling authors, I created Kindlepreneur to help authors sell more books. I’ve even been called “The Kindlepreneur” by Amazon publicly, and I’m here to help you with your author journey.

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50 Best Book Blogs to Read in 2022

Book blogging can be fun, but reading other literary and book blogs is part of the fun as well. I often prefer book reviews from other bloggers over ones in literary magazines or newspapers, since they’re sometimes more straightforward and candid about their thoughts.

When it comes to other book blogs, I tend to follow blogs that update more frequently and ones that post more in-depth book reviews, though I know not everyone likes lengthy book reviews. I also appreciate a layout with good navigation, nice graphics or high-quality photos to go with their posts. And in general, I’m more inclined to recommend blogs that have been around longer.

So, in a completely unscientific and totally subjective list, here are my picks for the 50 Best Book Blogs to Read !

General Fiction and Non-fiction

Non-Fiction

Crime and Thriller

Romance Novels

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Young Adult

Writerly Blogs (Blogs Geared to Writers)

Literary Blogs

Corporate & News Blogs

Obviously, there are so, so many more fantastic book blogs out there — feel free to drop a comment if you have a favorite book blog that you think belongs on this list!

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This is so nice. Thank you! So honoured to be among some amazing blogs. ❤️

you’re so welcome! I always look forward to your blog posts! :)

Thank you for this! I’ve only been on WordPress a few months and am trying to find more great book blogs. I follow a few of these, but I look forward to checking the rest out.

awesome! glad to spread the book love! :)

Great list! Sadly, middle-grade book bloggers get ignored a lot. There are so many fantastic bloggers who share books for kids at a crucial stage of their lives. Many middle-grade books also tackle issues that adults can benefit from reading about too.

I found your blog and have bookmarked it. It looks really great!

Aw, thank you! Hope you enjoy :)

hey Afoma, thank you for sharing your thoughts — I totally agree that middle-grade books can be really valuable. I just don’t personally read those books so it’s a little harder for me to judge, feel free to let me know if you think there’s any blogs that definitely belong on this list and I’ll be happy to check them out! :)

Oh, this is fun. Thank you for the list.

glad to hear it! thanks for reading!

Thank you! I got to know about (and follow) some amazing blogs as well as Bookstagram. 😍

that’s great to hear! thanks for dropping by!

Great post for finding new blogs, thanks for sharing your favorites!

thanks for reading! :)

So honored to be included on this fantastic list! Thank you so much Jenn, and I now have a bunch of blogs to check out!

you totally deserve it, your blog is always full of thoughtful high quality content :)

I agree with Afama Umesi. Middle-grade books are rich and exciting. I hope you will give some a try.

hey rosi, I totally agree that middle-grade books are really valuable and important. it’s definitely something I should consider, if you have a favorite, I’d love it hear it!

Thank you so much for including my blog on your list, Jenn! Feel so honored and grateful! I see some other blogs which I follow in this list too! Yours is one of the few I follow closely and whose reviews I enjoy reading, always detailed and unbiased! Now, time to check out the other blogs on your list! Thank you for taking the time to do this, Jenn ❤️

hey jee, I always love your reviews and I think you have fantastic taste in books! thanks for being an awesome part of the book blogging community! :)

Thank you, Jenn and right back atcha! ❤️

For your Science Fiction and Fantasy heading, I’ve been enjoying this blog: http://www.fantasyliterature.com/feed/ .

Thank you so much! ❤️

you’re so welcome! :)

This is an awesome post! I’m always on the lookout for more blogs to follow.

thank you, and glad to hear it! :) thanks for reading!

It is exactly the post I needed! Thank you 😊 I’ll check them all 👍🏼

that’s awesome to hear — thanks for dropping by!

Thank you so much for including me…and putting this list together so I can find other fantastic bloggers to follow!

Hi Jen, I can understand that it would be hard to judge since you don’t read MG. For one, I blog about middle-grade books on afomaumesi.com/blog. I also wrote a post about six kid lit blogs I frequent: https://afomaumesi.com/top-kid-lit-blogs/

A few other middle-grade book blogs I read are:

MGBookVillage https://mgbookvillage.org Kidlit Underground https://kidlitunderground.com/ Chattering Librarian https://chatteringlibrarian.com Here Wee Read http://hereweeread.com/ Bridget and the Books https://bridgetandthebooks.com Lindsay Maeve Schubert https://lindsaymaeveschubert.wordpress.com Imagination Soup https://imaginationsoup.net/ Cece Librarian https://cecelibrarian.com

I hope these few get you started :)

Thank you very much to be useful for develop my books website. And this is the information I was looking for

This is an incredible list of book blogs.

Is there anyway you can include my blog (www.bookishelf.com) to this list?

Please consider adding Fictionophile.com to your book blogger list.

Thanks so much for this awesome list! I can’t wait to dig in and find some new favorite bookish corners! For the SFF section, I recommend this blog: https://www.bookishvalhalla.com I love finding all these hidden gem books there <3

Thank you so much for the shoutout for my blog! And thanks for showing me so many great blogs to follow. Sue The Bookalicious Babe

Oh gosh, I am so honored to be included on this list – thank you so much! If you ever decide to create a button let me know, as I would love to boast about this listing on Reader Voracious :)

This topic excites me since I am a fan of books, I think that a book has the most explicit things, it seems that you were the character, it is a world that I love if it were me I bought a library.

Thnaks for this complete article!

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10 Steps To Start Your Book Review Blog (in 2024)

Reading is a magical, enriching hobby. If you’re an avid reader, and you also like to write, blogging about books may be a relaxing yet lucrative way to express your thoughts.

Starting a book blog takes a lot of work, but it’s ultimately worth it. Reviewing books is fun as a hobby, but it will also feel much more meaningful when you share your insights and experiences with the world. But how do you even approach creating a book review blog? Here are ten actionable steps that will help you set it up quickly and effortlessly!

10 Steps To Start a Book Review Blog:

1. get inspiration from other bookish bloggers.

Before you make your first attempt, look at successful book review blogs. Try to analyze what and figure out the features that these book blogs have in common. What makes them juicy and irresistible? Then, find a couple that you like the most. What are the features that stand out and make their blogs interesting? What draws you to their content? And what would you change to make them even better? Write your findings down so you can refer to them once you’re building your blog.

2. Define Your Goals and Prepare for the Long Haul

Before you begin your book blogging journey, set specific, measurable goals. Think about the reasons you want to start a blog: do you want to do it for fun, as a creative escape, or do you want to monetize your blog and turn it into a side hustle? Maybe you want both? Figuring out your goals before you get started will help keep you on track as you build your blog and publish your first articles. It’ll help guide you through the process and bring decisions that are in tune with your goals and purpose. Finally, your pre-defined goals will help you determine where you are on your journey and help you adjust along the way.

Here are a few questions to consider:

• How does blogging success look to you?
• How many blog readers would you like to attract in a given of time?
• How many reviews and other types of posts would you like to publish every month?
• How much money (if any) would you like to earn with your blog?

Answers to these questions will help you stay on track and don’t give up when the going gets tough.

3. Establish Your Favorite Content Format

Most successful blogs (in any writing-related niche ) out there have fairly strict rules regarding the tone of voice and formatting of their posts. Your style guide doesn’t have to be super intricate. However establishing basic formatting rules will help make your blog seem polished and unified, which is very important in building your brand .

• Think about the general formatting you want your blog to have – basic guidelines regarding headings, numbering, bullet points, bold text, and so on.
• Consider SEO – you don’t have to be a techie to understand the significance of SEO , or its basic principles.
• Don’t forget to establish your tone of voice, which is strongly felt in the way you address the reader, the vocabulary you use , and the attitude you want to express.
• Last but not least, consider your particular book-reviewing format – do you want to have a star rating system, and are there any repeating parameters you’ll want to use to review books?

4. Read, Write, Sleep, Repeat

Creating content for a book review blog takes more time and effort than most other blogging niches do. There’s a simple reason for that – you need to spend a long time reading the book first. Sure, bloggers of all niches do research before writing too, but it’s not typically several hundred pages long. The point is – preparing and writing each book review article takes a long time and a lot of effort, so it’s a good idea to have some content prepared in advance when you launch your blog. As a book blogger, your content will probably contain book reviews, but also discussions, book tags, interviews with authors, and much more. Figure out what you want your schedule to be like, how often you want to publish, and if you want to make a repeating post-type rotation. Try to prepare at least three weeks’ worth of content to avoid feeling burnt out once you launch your blog. Chances are you’ll have a lot of work setting up your website , so you might not have enough time to create content when your blog goes live.

5. Set Up Your Blog

It’s finally the time to get down to work and get your hands dirty creating your blog. I went through all the steps here , so I’ll only outline your options in this article. I believe anybody can make their website from scratch because it’s not that complicated with a good guide to help you through. However, if you’re a tech wizard, or you simply don’t want to spend your time mastering website-building skills, you may seek professionals on job boards like Upwork or networks like Linkedin.

Platform (CMS):

First things first, figure out which platform, otherwise known as the CMS (content management system) you want to use for your blog. The platform will keep your blog running, provide you with statistics, and give you control over your content. Two of the most common platforms that freelance writers and bloggers use today are WordPress and Blogger . I use WordPress because it’s a free, open-source system that powers as much as 30% of the web. Your blog will require a bit of hands-on work to set up the CMS. Luckily, most web hosting services also provide a simple way to import CMS.

Web Design:

Unless you have experience writing CSS code or working in a program like Adobe Dreamweaver, you have two options at your disposal when it comes to the design of your website. Those are using a preset theme or hiring a professional to make your blog look super outstanding. WordPress, Blogger, Wix, and many other website platforms offer you a plethora of choices when it comes to design themes. You simply need to pick one that you feel looks nice and doesn’t affect text readability, make small tweaks, and you’re good to go.

Web Hosting:

When you start setting up your blog, you’ll realize that WordPress and Blogger give you the option to host your blog for free. If you’re a hobby writer or a product or services reviewer , this is not a big issue. But if you want to earn from your blog , the free options are very limiting. Luckily, you only need to pay a few dollars per month for your own, unrestricted blog hosting. There’s a wide variety of hosting companies that sell web space. I opted for Siteground , because it’s affordable, very easy to use, and installing WordPress is a breeze.

6. Find Your (Domain) Name

Picking a name for your blog is a huge step, which can also be surprisingly hard. Your blog’s name should also appear in its domain name (the address of your site). So, your next step is to register a domain name. The internet is huge, and a huge number of websites already exist. That means that you may come across a problem – your desired domain name may already be taken. That’s why you should come prepared, and try out a couple of options. If it doesn’t work out, you may get in touch with the current owner of your preferred domain name and buy it from them. You may get a domain name directly from Siteground , or use a specialized service like GoDaddy or Google Domains .

7. Introduce Yourself

Hurray – if you got this far, you’re a proud owner of a brand-new website! It’s time to say hi to the world! That’s right, now you need to create your About and Contact pages. Almost every reader enjoys knowing who the person behind the blog is. You don’t have to reveal your private information, but it’s nice to introduce yourself and share your motivation for blogging with your audience. This way, you can start on the right foot with your readers, and let them know what to expect from your blog in the future.

8. Set Up Your Review Policy

At one point, as your blog grows, you’re likely to get requests. Your audience, publishers, and even book authors themselves may get in touch with you requesting books to discuss next. To help your future self out, decide what is and what isn’t worth your time and effort. It’s worthwhile to set up a review policy in advance. Your review policy can include anything you feel is relevant. For example, think about what kinds of posts you will consider, what genres you want to cover, and whether you want to post negative reviews too. Then, figure out if you only want to post on your blog , or other websites too like Goodreads or Amazon. If publishers offer you the book in exchange for a review, which formats do you accept – print only, or PDFs too?

9. Organize Your Archives

When I find an interesting book review blog, I always want to browse through the books they reviewed, interested to see what the author says about my favorite titles. That’s why I, and other book review readers, always appreciate an easy-to-access blog post archive.

10. Be Social and Get in Touch With Other Bloggers

Once you’re all set up and start publishing content on your new book review website, it’s time to help spread the word. The particular way you choose to advertise your blog doesn’t matter much – the goal is simply to help your blog reach the people who would love to read content like yours. You can market your blog by interacting with other book bloggers (leaving meaningful comments on their content or following each other on social media). Another way to advertise your blog is through social media, and I especially recommend posting your reviews on Goodreads with a link leading to your site.

Closing words

This is a basic overview of the process, but it should get you started on the right path. Please never give up on your dream of becoming a successful blogger. It takes persistence and determination, but I’m sure that you can do it. Just prepare for a few months of silence before you get some feedback from your readers. This is the most difficult point, but once you cross that line, everything becomes more exciting. Next up, you may want to check the list of the top traditional book publishers who may be interested in your manuscript.

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13 Best Book Blogs To Follow And Get Inspired By

In my book blogging journey, I researched many of the best book blogs online. 

It’s been more than a year of my book blogging journey and I still avidly read these bloggers posts as it sparks content ideas for my own book blog.

In this article, book blogging here refers to book review blogs or book blog websites. I’m not talking about book bloggers on instagram or book bloggers on Youtube. 

This post is dedicated to the best book bloggers who write long-form helpful reviews on their websites.

You can also use these book blog examples to learn a thing or two about book blogging before starting your own blog!

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A book blogger is an avid reader who writes book reviews. They also write other posts related to books.

Book bloggers spend a lot of their time reading, hence book blogging is not an easy going hobby or career although one may enjoy it.

Book blogging can also be done on many platforms – not just a traditional blog.

Some other ways you can book blog:

• Starting A Booktok (Tiktok)
• Starting A Booktube (Youtube
• Starting A Bookstagram (Instagram)

Are Book Blogs Still Popular?

Do people still read book blogs? Yes, they do.  

Although social media platforms are preferred by most readers to share their book reviews (such as Instagram, Youtube and TikTok), people who love to read books will read book reviews. 

Naturally, they are readers and therefore tend to read book reviews on a blog for better insight.

Book blogging is not dead even though we live in an era of short and easy to consume content.

12 Best Book Blogs To Follow And Get Inspired By

Here are some of the most popular book blogs on the internet and some of my personal favourites.

1. What’s Hot Blog

What’s Hot Blog is the first book blog I’ve ever stumbled upon. Laura, founder of this book and travel blog has been blogging for years and is a very famous book blogger.

She is also one of the best book bloggers – an award-winning book blogger based in London.

I love the aesthetic of her blog. Her images are so bright and beautiful to look at. She also has some content around literary travel which is perfect for book enthusiasts who love to travel.

Laura also has some great bookshop guides . I hope I get to visit some of the bookshops in London that she recommends in 14 Specialist Bookshops in London You Need to Visit .

2. Book Riot

Book Riot is my go-to book blog for book recommendations. 

Book Riot is a book media website with high quality editorial content.

This book entertainment site is also inclusive – which I appreciate as there is a diverse range of book recommendations for different types of people all over the world.

Book Riot also publishes opinionated pieces revolving around the book and publishing industry that may or may not be controversial.

For example, this post on Why Aren’t There More Fat Men In Romance Novels? Is a bold post for sure. It addresses the stigma around plus size men and women. 

3. Books And Bao

Books and Bao is a book and travel blog specialising in translated literature and culture. 

Books and Bao is founded by Jessica and Will who have travelled a lot in recent years. Hence, explaining all the content around different cultures from various parts of the world.

This blog is filled with diverse literature recommendations. Books and Bao is one of the very first blogs I came across when looking for Japanese and Korean literature novels. 

They have a ray of helpful guides on books, travel, lifestyle and culture related to Southeast Asia .

They are also my go-to blog for:

• Manga Reviews  
• Korean Literature and Culture
• Japanese Literature and Culture

I am also subscribed to their Youtube channel . If you aren’t a fan of reading blog posts, their youtube is also a great way to gain insight on translated literature and travel.

4. She Reads Romance

Looking for a romance book blog?

If you’re looking for a list of romance books, book boyfriends, romance tropes and everything romance – She Reads Romance is your number one romance blog to go to.

She Reads Romance is a blog by Leslie who loves happily-ever-after stories and everything romance .

She also has a romance book printable journal that helps you keep track of all romance books you’ve read and want to read.

If you’re looking for a romance book of a specific trope – you’re most likely going to find them in this ultimate romance book post on her blog.

5. Kirkus Reviews

Kirkus Reviews is definitely one of the best book review blogs out there you should follow!

Whenever I need to get a quick review of a book from any genre, Kirkus usually has the short well-written review for the book. 

It is usually a short 500 word review that really gives me just enough information if I want to read the book or not.

Kirkus Reviews also has their own book award – Kirkus Prize which is pretty well-known by readers and authors.

This book review website also has a section for writers who need some writing resources – Writers’ Center.

6. The Espresso Edition

Is one of the best book bloggers on Instagram.

Although her bookstagram is super popular, her blog really stands out from other book bloggers. This is because it’s super cozy!

Her blog aesthetic makes you want to keep scrolling.

Personally, I love coffee so this blog really felt like home to me. I love everything – the colours, the coffee photography and of course, the content. 

Stephanie from The Espresso Edition also has some pretty good blogging tips that I always go back to.

The Espresso Edition is definitely one of my top book blogs i’d recommend to follow.

7. The Literary Lifestyle by: Jules Buono

The Literary Lifestyle by Jules Buono is probably one of the book blogs with the catchiest names ever.

“Literary Lifestyle” – where books meet lifestyle. I quite like that as I think reading should be a lifestyle, not just another habit you’re doing because “it’s good for you”.

Jules’ book blog is really unique in my opinion because of The Rory Gilmore Book Club.

To be honest, I’ve never really bothered to watch Gilmore Girls but as soon as I found Jules’ book blog – I binged watched all the seasons and loved it!

This ultimate list of Rory Gilmore books is very impressive. Definitely a blog you must check out!

8. Never Enough Novels

Just like the name suggests, Never Enough Novels is focused mainly on book reviews and recommendations. 

Rachel, founder of this book blog, started this blog because she is a lifelong reader who wants to bring joy to other readers and that sounds amazing!

What I personally enjoyed from this book blog is the mini reviews . 

Sometimes, we don’t have time to read super long reviews and this monthly mini book wrap up and review is such a smart idea!

9. The Book Family Rogerson

A book blog you don’t see everyday – a family book blog!

I think it is so lovely that this book blog is run by a little family who loves books – a couple and their 9-year-old kid. 

The idea of having a family who reads always warms my heart. I always find myself coming back to this blog because of the literary travel content and fun bookstagram tips.

10. Book List Queen

Book List Queen – perfect name to describe this book blog.

You can find almost any list of books you need.

From new book releases to themed book lists like best summer books – you can definitely find the right book for you.

I love that Rachael decided to start this blog so that she can review and create lists of books to save readers’ time.

She mentions how frustrating it is to invest time and money in a book that you end up not enjoying reading.

So she decided to read lots of books and create content on her blog that will help all kinds of readers! 

We’re all definitely grateful for that.

11. Four Minute Books

Four Minute Books has over 1000 free book summaries. This is definitely one of the best book summary blogs on the book blogging space.

I stumbled upon Four Minute Books when looking for James Clear’s Atomic Habits summary .

I like reading book summaries before deciding to buy a non-fiction book. 

Non-fiction books take a bit more effort for me to read and therefore I’d like an overall picture of the book before investing my time and money in it.

Read: 30 Note-Worthy Atomic Habits Quotes By James Clear

12. Drizzle and Hurricane Books

Drizzle and Hurricane Books are founded by two sisters who love to read. I love that these two sisters share the same passion for books . 

I slightly envy them because my sister loves books too but she doesn’t like posting about them.

Anyway, this blog warms my heart with recommendations. Marie is the founder of the blog while Nyx is the co-founder – you can read her reviews here.

13. The Uncorked Librarian

The Uncorked Librarian is a unique book blog that has been quite around for sometime. It is one of the first few book blogs i’ve stumbled upon that inspired me to start my own book blog.

It also has many book lists inspired by travel locations!

This popular book blog differs from others because it has cocktail recipes and movie recommendations in addition to books.

How Do I Get A Book Blogger To Review My Book?

Although book bloggers read and write out of passion, in today’s world where influencer marketing is growing big – many book bloggers are part of the influencer marketing community.

This means they would appreciate receiving free books in exchange for an honest review. 

Some of them also have their respective charges per post (depending on which social platform they publish them – Youtube, Instagram, Blog, etc)

To work with a book blogger, here is a few things to look out for:

• Their about page/bio (get to know the blogger, what genre they prefer to read)
• Their media kit (their rates for different types of content and how you can reach out to them)
• Their previous sponsored work (checkout existing paid reviews to manage expectations).

Wrap Up: 13 Best Book Blogs To Follow And Get Inspired By

And there you have it, the best blogs about books to follow and get inspired by! Specially curated by me. 

I took some time and effort in researching book blogs before I started my own blog to have some sense of direction related to content creation and branding. 

I hope this list of best book bloggers help you!

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Hi there, i'm Sonia. The founder and author at Brewing Writer, a blog that features detailed book reviews, bookstagram tips, book blogging tips, thoughtfully curated book lists (which my readers love!) and cozy aesthetic photography that’ll make you crave a cup of coffee and a good book.

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Thank you SO much for including me and reading along with The Rory Gilmore Book Club. I am so honored, and I love your blog too! <3 – Jules

Thank you so much for reading my blog too! I loved watching Gilmore Girls, thanks for introducing me to a show i’ll love forever.

I happened upon this article while I was on Pinterest looking for some new book blogs to engage with. You can imagine my surprise and pure JOY when I saw my own blog featured among so many other fantastic websites. Thank you SO much for the encouragement and for sharing my blog with your audience. It means the world to me!

Hi Stephanie, I love your book blog! Thank you for reading my article, it means a lot to me as a fairly new book blogger. 🙂 I hope my book blog can be as aesthetic and engaging as yours someday as I share the same love for books and coffee!

Hi Sonia! I love your blog. I came across your article while searching for places to promote my book review and author interview blog, the Book Smuggler’s Den. I’d love to collaborate with you in the future!

Hi Dani, thank you for reading! I hope you found this article helpful. 🙂 Sure, would love to work with you in the near future!

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Another month, another TBR! I did pretty well with my March one and read all but two books. For my April 2024 TBR List I plan to focus almost exclusively on ARCs. While I, of course, want to read from my own pile, the following month is quite busy for me. Sure, I can read whatever I want whenever. But I know myself and if I don’t get started on what I can, then I’ll stress myself out.

So, come check out what’s on my April 2024 TBR List. Let me know if any of these are on yours as well!

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ARC Review: The Last Phi Hunter by Salinee Goldenberg

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On My Radar: March 2024

Once again, the end of the month is near. So that means it’s time for an On My Radar March 2024 post. If you thought my February post was large, well, this one is in the same vein! Below are various book reviews, discussions, and bookish miscellany that I enjoyed this month. Feel free to blog hop around and visit some or all of wonderful posts.

• To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Bon the Book Witch ( a must read review!! )
• The Holocaust By Dan Stone by Leah at Leah’s Books
• The Principle of Moments – Book Review by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• ARC Review – The Phoenix Bride by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
• THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON By Kimberly Lemming – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
• Review: THE LAST PHI HUNTER by Salinee Goldenberg by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna Book Review by Tabitha at Behind the Pages
• A Magic Steeped In Poison by Judy I. Lin by Briana at Pages Unbound
• The Body’s Keepers (Audiobook) by Paul L. Kimmel, M.D., Lane Hakel (Narrator): The Social History I Didn’t Realize I Needed by H.C. Newton at The Irresponsible Reader
• Book Review: Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan by Kat at The Lily Cafe
• Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan by Matt/Womble at Runalong the Shelves
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• Book Review : A Letter To The Luminous Deep by Kate at Blogging With Dragons
• The Husbands by Ellie at Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
• Book Review: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer by Shazzie at reader@work
• The Porcelain Moon by Janie Chang by Lizzie at Elementary My Dear
• Book Review: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal by Athena at One Reading Nurse
• Is it time for libraries to get personal?; Or, should libraries use AI? by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• Are young teens embarrassed to be seen in the middle grade section? by Briana at Pages Unbound
• Teaching Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary and Reflecting on the Specials Four Months Later by Michael at My Comic Relief
• Thoughts From a Grumpy Year of Reading by Peat at Peat Long’s Blog
• Behold the Music (Tolkien Guest Post by Michael) at Pages Unbound

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• International Women’s Day 2024 by Shelleyrae at Book’d Out
• 2023 Book Blogging Stats Transparency Post by Kal at Reader Voracious
• Witty and Sarcastic Book Club Features Tough Questions with various book bloggers
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The Ultimate List of Book Review Blog Lists of 2024 for Authors, Bloggers, and Readers

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Hey there, bookworms! Ever wondered where authors, bloggers, and readers hang out in the vast world of literature? Well, look no further than book review blogs! These digital hideouts are like cozy book clubs where everyone’s invited to chat, share thoughts, and discover awesome reads. Today, we’re diving deep into why these blogs are so darn important for authors, bloggers, and readers. Plus, we’ll hook you up with some lists of top book review blogs to explore.

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Benefits of Book Review Blog Lists

For authors.

Picture this: You poured your heart and soul into writing a book, but now you’re wondering, “How do I get people to notice it?” That’s where book review blog lists come in clutch! They’re like the VIP pass to getting your book noticed, boosting your street cred, and getting readers hyped up about your work. It’s like hitting the literary jackpot!

For Bloggers

If you’re a blogger, these lists are your golden ticket to blogosphere fame! Getting listed means more eyeballs on your blog, which means more love for your writing. Plus, you’ll rub elbows with fellow bloggers, find inspiration for your next riveting post, and maybe even make some new friends along the way. It’s like joining an exclusive club where everyone’s cheering you on!

For Readers

Hey, book dragons! We know you’re always on the prowl for your next epic adventure, and book review blog lists are your treasure map! They’ll lead you to a treasure trove of book recommendations, juicy discussions, and fellow book lovers to geek out with. Get ready to dive into a world of endless possibilities and discover your new favorite reads!

Important Notes for Authors About Book Reviewer Blog Outreach

But, attention, authors! It’s time for a friendly reminder on the dos and don’ts of reaching out to book review bloggers. First things first: always read the review policy of the blogger you’re eyeing. It’s like checking the dress code before crashing a party – you don’t want to show up in a tuxedo to a Hawaiian luau, trust me. Next up, use that contact email or special sign-up form provided. It’s there for a reason, folks! Don’t go sliding into their DMs like a desperate ex – keep it classy, people. Oh, and here’s a pro tip: unless a reviewer’s policy says otherwise, provide a free copy of your book in the format the reviewer prefers. It’s like bringing a bottle of wine or something to a dinner party – it shows you’re thoughtful and considerate. And last but certainly not least, remember to be kind and considerate of the reviewer’s time. They’re doing you a solid by even considering your book, so don’t be a diva about it. Treat them like the literary rockstars they are, and who knows? You might just end up with a glowing review to plaster all over your book’s promo materials, if it really deserves so. Cheers to that!

The Top Book Review Blog Lists

Alright, buckle up, folks! We’ve scoured the web to bring you the ultimate list of book review blog lists. Here’s the lowdown:

The Book Review Directory ‘s Book Blogger List

Think of this as your starter pack for book blog goodness! It’s got all the deets on different blogs, from cozy mysteries to swoon-worthy romances. It’s a bit like finding a needle in a haystack with so few entries, yet fear not as it could keep growing.

Book Siren ‘s Book Reviewer Directory

This one’s like the Google search of book blogs! With tons of filters to play with, you can find exactly what you’re looking for, whether it’s free reviews or bloggers who moonlight as unicorn whisperers. Plus, bloggers can list their blogs for free, so it’s a win-win! You can view up to ten or so at a time of the best search results that match your query.

Reedsy ‘s Best Book Review Blogs

Looking for blogs with some serious street cred? Look no further! Reedsy’s got the scoop on the cream of the crop, complete with stats to back it up. Just keep in mind, it may be a bit on the slim side when it comes to options with only about 200 blogs on the list, but it’s packed with all the goodness.

Feedspot ‘s 100 Best Book Blogs To Follow (Book Reviewers)

Ready to dive headfirst into the book blog rabbit hole? Feedspot’s got you covered with a whopping 100 in their list. Plus, if you do not mind the tiny paywall, you can even get access to potentially 6,000 more blogs to explore!

Tales from Absurdia ‘s Top Book Bloggers to Follow

For those who like their recommendations with a side of sass, this list’s got your back! It’s curated by a fellow book lover who knows their stuff, even if it’s a bit on the short side.

Detailed.com ‘s The 50 Best Book Blogs

Step into the spotlight with this list – where only the best of the best make the cut. It’s like the VIP section of the book blogging world, where blogs must meet top-tier requirements to shine.

A Book A Thought ‘s The Definitive Book Blogger List

Discover your next bookish obsession with this list – a celebration of amazing book blogs to follow, support, and enjoy. No rankings here, just pure bookish love arranged from A to Z!

Global Hug Book Bloggers Directory

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Kindlepreneur ’s Ultimate List of the Best Book Review Blogs

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BREW’s List of Top 185 Book Review Blogs of 2024

Now, my dear literary adventurers! Get ready to sip on some literary brews because we’re about to reveal the hottest ticket in town: BREW’s List of Book Review Blogs of 2024! These blogs aren’t just any old cup of tea – oh no, they’re the cream of the crop, the crème de la crème of bookish banter. We’re talking about blogs that are so on fire with posting blog articles in 2024, they could light up a library – hope not, though! If you’re craving witty reviews, serious bookish discussions, or the occasional literary scandal if such exists, then you’ve come to the right place. Grab your reading glasses and get ready to look into the most caffeinated corner of the book blogging universe – because with BREW’s List, the adventure never ends!

So, let’s move forward with the list. Here it goes:

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Alexandra Tanner's debut novel centers two sisters in their 20s struggling with the love, anxieties and truths that they hold about each other.

Your 20s are often painted as the greatest decade, but what's less talked about is how brutal those years can also be. There is pressure to declare who we are, uncertainty about what that even means, and confusion about what we want.

That is the case for two sisters in their 20s at the center of Alexandra Tanner's debut novel, Worry . Jules and Poppy Gold end up becoming roommates in New York City, and they torture each other with their anxieties, despair and truths. It's a portrait of sisterly love that's both hilarious and disturbing.

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Tanner spoke to All Things Considered host Ailsa Chang about how she tried to capture the complexities of the decade and sisterhood in this book.

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Ailsa Chang: So can we just first talk about the 20s? Like, what is it about that decade that makes it so painful? You just finished the decade, right?

Alexandra Tanner: Yes. I'm in my early 30s now and very glad to be done with my 20s forever. I think they're this just super pressurized time where you feel like, you know, your early 20s, you're on your own for the first time, you're out of college, you feel like, "Here I am, I've arrived in my life." But often you haven't arrived in your life and you don't know who you are and you're still a child, really.

Chang: In the middle of this existential dread that is the 20s are your characters Jules and Poppy. And let's just talk about the relationship between these two sisters. I mean, it's loving, but it's so messed up. It made me wonder: Were you writing from personal experience there? Do you have a sister?

Tanner: I have a younger sibling. They're non-binary and trans, and they are my favorite person in the entire world. But sometimes a sibling relationship is quite diabolical. It's a very unique relationship in that it's someone you love so intensely and know so well – you think. There's this huge gulf between what you [think you know] of your sibling and what you actually know of your sibling. So I think the core of the novel is the horror of realizing that your sister is a part of you and the bigger horror of realizing your sister is separate from you.

Chang: Well, even though we're talking about the viciousness between these two sisters, it really, for me, was the mother in this book who was the most cruel. Like, you depict a particularly vicious woman who calls her daughter the disappointment of her life. You also, I noticed, write about these other annoying mommy bloggers out there, and all of that got me thinking: How do you feel about motherhood, Alexandra?

Tanner: I mean, I wrote 300 pages about it and I still can't quite figure it out. And I think that, you know, in the writing of the novel, I kind of endeavored to have the relationship Jules and Poppy have with their mother, which I think it mirrors the relationship they have with each other, and that it's a relationship of deep emotional extremes, deep boundaryless-ness. And that's the thing about family, right? You can say anything to them and they're the people who are always going to be with you.

Chang: You hope.

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Tanner: You hope. But there's a huge responsibility in that to recognize that you have to treat other people with care. And that saying something like, "You are the disappointment of my life," in a moment of deep emotional stress, they're going to remember that for the rest of their lives. That's not a statement you can just walk back. And I think, mothers, daughters, you go through these cycles of being there for each other and not being there for each other and wounding each other and then being the only person in the world who can lift someone up from, you know, a breakup, getting fired, a devastation. That's the person you want to reach out to.

Chang: Why set this book in 2019, by the way? Because for me, you know, it's so specifically not the present day, but also not that long ago. So what was it about the cusp of the pandemic that you wanted to remind us about?

Tanner : When I look back on 2019, it was this year that felt really normal until all of a sudden it didn't. And I remember there was this period, especially toward the end of the year, where it started to feel like things were about to hit the fan in this really big, scary way. And maybe that's a little bit of an anachronistic thing to say. But now when we look back on it, it was the last year of a chapter in our collective narrative about the world and about so many of our individual lives. And it just had this bonkers energy that I really wanted to try to capture.

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Chang: You know, loneliness became such a theme during the pandemic, but you remind us that there was a lot of loneliness before the pandemic.

Tanner: Everybody around the world was lonely in 2019, too. You sort of thought things were about as bad as they could get, you know, politically, socially, whatever. And then it got so much worse.

Chang: Well, I want to end this interview where I started. What do you hope current 20-something-year-olds come away with after reading your book? What do you want to tell them?

Tanner: You're going to strive, you're going to suffer. It's all going to be OK. You're going to make it even if you only make it with a percentage of yourself that is far less than you thought you would carry on to the other side of it.

The 18 best ways to make money by reading, from submitting book reviews for cash to narrating audiobooks

• Zulie Rane earns six figures as a freelance content creator.
• She always wanted to earn money from reading books, but said the best way to do that doesn't exist.
• Rane said one of the funnest ways to make money by reading books is to create a social media page.

When I was younger, it was always my dream to become a professional reader. I wanted my entire day job to be reading books, thinking critically about what was good, what was bad, and what I would change, and then sharing my thoughts with other people. I really expected this to be a full-time job.

Unfortunately, there's no book-reading degree. You can't get a nine-to-five job as a professional book reader. (At least not yet.) But it is possible to make money by reading books online and offline. I've got 18 ways listed right here. Some of these are pretty typical, and some of these are a little more unconventional, but all of these will result in you earning money from reading books. 

I've separated these into four different categories of ways to make money from reading books: social media, jobs, review sites, and others. 

Make money reading books for social media

One of the most standard and fun ways to make money by reading books is to create a social media profile where you gain a reputation for reading books, having interesting thoughts, and influencing others to read or not read particular books.

All you need to get started is a way to post. You don't even need to buy books at first – use a library card or a Hoopla account to read books for free.

Here are a few of the best ways to make money by reading books using social media.

1. Post your video thoughts on BookTok (and BookTube, and BookStagram)

TikTok gets a bad rap, but it's actually boosting literacy rates in America. I personally have read plenty of BookTok books that I loved, including The Hating Game, anything by Emily Henry, and The Song of Achilles, to name a few. 

The good news is that BookTok is one of the best ways to make money by reading books. 

Here's how it works. This process is similar to any of the video-format book reviews.

First, create an account. Make it clear that it's about book reviews. Explain what genre of books you like.

Then, start reviewing books. This requires a bit of thought - how can you make your videos stand out? How can you gain a reputation as a thoughtful, trustworthy Bookfluencer? 

After that, join the creator fund whenever you're eligible. In 2021, Cait Jacobs went on the record to state that TikTok's creator fund only nets you 2 to 4 cents per 1,000 views, so you'd need between 25,000 to 50,000 views to earn just a dollar. 

However, sponsorships are also a lucrative and potential source of income.

Create the video once, then cross-post it on all three video channels to get the most bang for your buck. It may take some time, but you can earn money by reading books this way.

2. Write your review on a blog to earn money by reading books

What better way to make money by reading than penning an homage to the book with the written word? Blogs are a great way to make money by reading books. It's a less demanding schedule than video content, so you can post once or twice a week as you read and review books, and slowly gain an audience that way.

Whack ads on that bad boy and you're good to go. It may take a while to start gaining traction, but if you truly love books, you're reading them anyway, just post your reviews on your own website instead of (or in addition to) Goodreads.

3. Post about books on Medium

Medium has a royalty payment scheme. The way it works is when a paying Medium member reads your post, you earn a small portion of their monthly membership fee. More views = more money.

Post your book reviews on a publication like Books Are Our Superpower and make money by reading books that way.

This is a really great way to do it because it's simple. You don't need to do any SEO to get money from ad views. You don't even need to host your own website. Just post your thoughts, get 100 followers, and start making money by reading books and posting your thoughts.

4. Podcast it, baby

Podcasts work similarly to BookTok or Bookstagram to make money by reading books, except instead of recording both voice and face, it's just your voice.

Grab a cohost or DIY. Share your latest thoughts on the books you read. Earn money through sponsorships.

Right now, most podcasts don't earn money through anything by ads, but if your podcast grows bigger, you can leverage your audience to get Patreon support, sell bonus content, or get some kind of exclusive deal with a podcasting company.

5. Use affiliate links

Affiliate links kind of pervade all these methods, but they're big enough that I'm giving them their own category as one of the best ways to make money by reading books.

Here's how you can make money reading books by using affiliate links.

First, join an affiliate program like Bookshop.org (my personal fave). 

Then, read a book.

Find the book on Bookshop.org.

Make a recommendation to a friend, on your blog, podcast, social media post, or newsletter.

When someone buys that book thanks to your recommendation, you earn 10% of the sale. 

That's it! It's highly scalable – you can make a few bucks right away with just a single sale, and then as your platform grows, you'll earn more and more. 

Freelance or jobs

What if you don't want to get a whole new social media profile? What if you want to be paid today, not in three months when the first ad revenue trickles in, or your first sponsor comes through?

Consider a career pivot or a side hustle. Freelance gigs or actual jobs are some of the best ways to make money by reading books. Pros: money right away. Cons: not as much control over the books you read.

Here are your options. I've included both full-time, 9-5 career options as well as more casual pay-as-you-go gigs to make money by reading books.

6. Narrate audiobooks

Who amongst us has never heard the dulcet tones of an audiobook reader? Nobody. (My personal fave? Moira Quirk's rendition of  Gideon the Ninth .)

The good news is that if you're in possession of a dulcet tone of your own, you are in high demand as an audiobook narrator. You can make money reading books aloud. Fun fact: Audiobooks are becoming more and more popular. Over the last 10 years, the proportion of U.S. adults who have read an audiobook has doubled . No wonder you can get paid to read books for Audible.

Here are two programs where you can upload a few samples, get contracts, and get paid for reading books (or narrating them). 

With ACX , which is Amazon's/Audible's program, you can choose a royalty share or a per-finished-hour rate. Rates typically go for around $250 PFH or more. Amazon – read books for money.

Findaway Voices is a similar program. The rates are similar. You can sign up, upload samples, and get picked based on your accent or liveliness. One thing I prefer about Findaway Voices versus ACX is that FV helps authors get books into libraries. Not only do I love libraries, but this also helps you get extra money. 

I recommend you do both.

7. Indulge your grammar nerd and become an editor

This is both a career option and a freelance option. Depending on how much education you have, you can either apply for full-time editing jobs or just post your gig on a platform like Upwork or Fiverr.

(I've talked about whether Fiverr is good for beginners here if you want to read more.)

Editing can be both grammatical pickups, but also more structural or developmental editing. This is a great way to get paid to read books because it'll actually strengthen your craft, too.

8. Become a literary agent

This is a career option. It's a very romantic way to make money by reading books if you ask me. It's your job to pick out the finest, overlooked manuscripts, read them, and make them shine. Behind every single one of your favorite books is a literary agent who believed in it long before you did.

If you don't have the right qualifications, I recommend you start with an internship. Start networking heavily, because your job is knowing the right people. Understand the publishing process inside and out. Then get paid for reading books, even if they're unpublished. 

TCK Publishing has a good guide on how to get started. 

9. Translate books

Know more than one language? Amazing news – you can get paid to read books in English, Spanish, or any other language and translating them. I love reading books in Spanish, German, and English, so I'm very grateful to the translators who help share works in other languages with me. 

Alternatively, you can also proofread books in another language. Places like FlexJobs , Fiverr , Upwork , Babelcube , and Ulatus are good places to look for these kinds of jobs. 

This can be a career or just a gig, depending on your passion for the job. 

10. Proofread books

This can be a full-time career, but more commonly it's a side hustle. I think it's one of the best ways to make money reading books because, by the time a proofreader comes aboard, the book is typically more polished and ready for publishing. Editors have to deal with the raw material, but proofreaders are just looking for small errors. 

You need a critical eye and an active grammar checker in your head at all times, but it's possible to make money reading books this way. 

11. Design book covers

This one's a curveball! Do you have good design instincts? Maybe you're even a graphic designer? Then this is one of the best ways to make money by reading books for you.

You'll get to read books, think about how you'd convey the main vibe, design a book cover, and get paid.

You can go in both directions here – either go freelance or apply for in-house jobs as a book cover designer. Either will result in a great way to make money by reading books.

Again, this is later on in the process so you'll get to read an almost ready-for-publish book. I also consider this to be a big deal for the author. Your cover will be one of the most influential factors in the book's success.

Submit reviews

Onto method three: submitting reviews for cash. This is probably the simplest method since it involves just three steps: you read a book, you pen your thoughts, and you submit to one of the five platforms I'm about to suggest to you. Boom, you've made money by reading books. This is probably the fastest way to get paid $200 to read books.

You probably already know typical places like Kirkus Reviews pay for reading books, so here are five more unheard-of five platforms I think are best to make money by reading books. 

12. Booklist

Can you write 150 to 175 words about why you liked or didn't like a book? You need to be able to describe the plot and suggest an ideal audience. If so, Booklist may be for you. Here are some examples.

These pay $15 each. You don't need a library degree, just a familiarity with books and libraries to apply.

13. The US Review of Books

This is more of a freelance position that you can tackle later on in your career as a paid book reader. You'll need to contact the editor with a resume, sample work, and at least two professional references. 

They ask that your review be 250-300 words long, with a summary as well as additional insights from the book. Check out examples here . The reviews are paid, but they don't say exactly how much.

Reedsy operates a little differently. Rather than paying you for reviews, you get paid for reading books when you earn a tip. Basically, you write a review, post it on the site, and wait. If a reader loves your review, they may tip you $1, $3, or $5. 

15. Bookbrowse

Bookbrowse is another great place to submit reviews. They promise a "modest payment," and normally assign one review per month to their reviewers. They also ask that you come armed to your application having read some sample reviews and with a few quality samples of at least 300 words yourself. 

16. Online Book Club

For your first review, you won't actually earn any cash – you'll just be sent a free book. Not so bad, right? 

But after your first sample book, you'll be eligible for paid book review opportunities. You can earn anywhere between $5 to $60 per book review. 

You don't have to apply – just enter your email address and sign up. I was able to sign up and nab a free book within about a minute. After that, you have to confirm the download within an hour and submit a review within 14 days. 

Miscellaneous ways of making money by reading books

These two are still great, but they didn't fit neatly into the other categories of the best ways to make money by reading books. Hence, they get their own category.

17. Create a paid book club

For this one, you just need friends (or a social circle). Pick a book, create some buzz, request a small payment for organizing, and set up a book club.

I pay $5/month for membership to my local book club, and I consider it money well spent. Once a month, I get an evening with pals, talking about a book. I didn't have to organize it at all. The organizer, Alice, earns between $25-75 a month depending on how many folks come.

This won't make you rich, but it is a great way to make money reading books because you'll get to read books you actually love and are excited to read. Plus, you get to hang out with friends.

18. Join apps that pay you to read

Booksta claims to let you "get paid to read." Sounds promising! This was the only "read and earn money" app I could find. 

The way it works is you read a book, take a quiz on Booksta, and then earn Booksta coins based on your score. 

Booksta coins are valued at $5/coin. There's some confusion on the site about whether the coin is actually transferable to real USD, or whether it's simply a guess for what that coin will be worth once it's all "on a Blockchain platform as a currency."  

I'm leery whenever I see the word "Blockchain," but don't let my suspicions hold you back!

The best way to make money by reading books doesn't exist yet

In my dreams, there is a future utopia. In that future, I read the books I want comfortably, and earn a living wage by doing so. However, we are not yet in that utopia. Today, the main best ways to make money by reading books are:

Posting content on social media

Getting freelance gigs editing, designing, or proofreading

Submitting reviews to paid platforms

A few other rogue options like starting a paid book club or trying out novelty apps

Maybe one day my utopia will exist. Until then, I hope this article helps you find the best ways to make money by reading books.

Zulie Rane is a freelance content creator who writes and blogs.

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Tales of the Tendo Family, vol. 1 | Review & Interview with editor Eric Margolis

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Tales of the Tendo Family, vol. 1 Story and art by Ken Saito One Peace Books, to be released 4/9/24 Age rating: Teen

When a son of a prestigious family meets his intended bride, Hojo Ran, he learns  the girl in front of him is not actually Hojo Ran. She is a fake. The Hojo Ran in front of him is a girl willing to die. The real Hojo Ran has heard tales that no bride has made it out of the Tendo family alive, especially when the betrothal involves the groom, Masato Tendo. So why would this girl risk her life for a stranger?

She does it to reunite with her deceased adoptive grandfather, who was the only one who loved her. The imposter was willing to risk her own life for the doomed bride because not only does she die with honor, she will be with her family again. To avoid embarrassment, Masato decides to keep fake Ran by his side while she continues to maintain her honor for her grandfather. 

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I really enjoyed this story, and found it to be very different from other shojo stories I have read. While the suicidal ideology (and a scene of brief non-graphic nudity) might ruffle some feathers, I think readers will enjoy how this relationship of opposites attracting develops throughout the story, along with its gorgeous imagery. The artwork is beautiful to behold and the flow of the storytelling was just enough to keep readers hooked for more. 

To get a better glimpse of Tales of the Tendo Family , I had the pleasure of interviewing Eric Margolis of One Peace Books to learn more about this new series. 

Tales of the Tendo Family is a fascinating tale of identity swapping along with a story of finding your place in the world. What was the inspiration to bring this story to Western audiences?

There were several points about Tales of the Tendo Family that made us really excited about licensing and translating the title. First, we love a strong heroine with a unique personality, a powerful backstory, and genuine growth. Second, we had only ever released one shojo title before, Usotoki Rhetoric . But that was a big hit with our readers and was in fact named manga of the year last year. So we definitely wanted to do another shojo title. And third, the story has meaningful themes about what it means to follow your dreams, perhaps sacrifice them for someone that you love, and how to find those dreams and that love in the first place – themes that we were confident would resonate with all audiences.

Our main character, Ran (not her real name) switches places with the real Hojo Ran after finding the latter in a dire predicament. What do you think would drive her to do so? 

Ran is a truly fascinating character. She’s heroic, impulsive, naive, shy, confident, and as stubborn as a bull all at once. Only a heroine with nerves of steel would jump straight into the lion’s den by taking Hojo Ran’s place as Masato Tendo’s bride – along with a very powerful motivating backstory. We find more and more about her motivations and mindset as the story goes on.

The fake Ran has a goal of dying with honor in order to reunite with her deceased adoptive grandfather. Do you feel that readers might find this decision controversial?

It’s extremely controversial, and I think this series definitely deserves a trigger warning for suicidal thoughts. Ran is very cheerful on the surface, but readers will see through that and realize that she is actually incredibly depressed and traumatized by the loss of the one person in the world who truly cared for her. Is her motivation to die saving another altruistic, or is it actually selfish? There are real depths to what Ran is going through and what her motivations are, and I hope that readers care to think about it and sort it out.

The real Hojo Ran’s intended groom, Masato Tendo, is rumored to be a cold-hearted groom and an outsider to his own family. But when he sees how far the fake Ran will go to protect the real Ran, Masato begins to grow fond of her.  How do you think readers will react to the pairing of these two outsiders?

Tales of the Tendo Family doesn’t shy away from certain shojo tropes and stereotypes, so I’m sure our seasoned shojo readers may be able to guess where certain aspects of the story are going. However, Masato and Ran are both such strong personalities – genuinely weird, spunky characters with a variety of complex motivations – that I’m also sure that there will be certain aspects of the series that catch even the most devoted shojo readers off guard.

With the success of recent historical fiction titles such as My Happy Marriage and The Apothecary Diaries , what makes Tales of the Tendo Family special compared to the titles mentioned, along with its beautiful artwork and story?

I think it’s the characters. Ran and Masato have strong main overtones – Ran’s wish to die saving another, and Masato’s sadism – but they are anything but one-note characters. What I think sets Tendo apart is the grey moral nature of the cast of characters. It’s not that Masato seems bad but actually turns out to be kind underneath – he’s a genuinely messed up, complicated guy. And Ran is hardly a pillar of perfection herself. That should be really appealing to manga fans. 

Final thoughts for our readers.

We think that fans of Usotoki Rhetoric will like Tales of the Tendo Family and vice versa. Volume 6 of the highly-acclaimed historical-mystery manga just came out, so we encourage everyone interested in Tendo to pick up a copy of Usotoki Rhetoric . I’m sure that you’ll like it!

Thank you Eric for taking time out for this interview. I hope you all enjoy Tales of the Tendo Family, and be on the lookout for my review of One Peace Books’ Usotoki Rhetoric, coming soon. 

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Renee Scott is a young adult librarian based in NYC, as well as a dedicated otaku and gamer. She is a lifelong fan of comics, anime, and manga. She can be found on Twitter at @libraryladynyc, and on her review blog, The Library Lady of NYC Reviews.

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Publication Date: April 2, 2024

Clever. Now here we have a book that knows how to combine a little SEL with its LGBTQIA+ representation. In this story you have a nonbinary child who suffers from social anxiety (particularly when crowds are involved) and their nongendered grandparent. How do you celebrate Pride when you’ve a fear of crowds? It’s a question that will have a great deal of import for a lot of kids above and beyond the immediate subject matter. Happily, the book discussing some coping techniques. You might be asking, “Yes, but Betsy, what about the backmatter?” You know me well. It appears that the endnotes include a discussion of the history of Pride and its origins as a protest. I love it when a book combines several different needs into one package.

I’ll See You in Injebu by Bunmi Emenanjo, illustrated by Diana Ejaita

ISBN: 978164868438

Publication Date: March 12, 2024

Ah. This next one strikes me as particularly beautiful and cool. Set entirely in Nigeria, the book is based off of author Bunmi Emenanjo’s experience as a Catholic child visiting her Muslim relatives. The founder of The Atlas Book Club , in Bunmi’s story a child experiences Eid al-Adha with her extended family for the first time, making htis a great model picture books about for religious diversity in families. With gorgeous art, check out the killer backmatter as well (including a recipe for Nigerian puff puff).

The Robbery by Joaquin Camp

ISBN: 9781922610706

Publication Date: May 7, 2024

Ah, the best laid plans of mice and men. A little Argentinian humor, my dears? Three friends go on a heist in a funny story of what can only be best described as hijinks. Much like Bugs Bunny when he tried to find Albequerque, these incipient robbers keep digging around and coming out in goofy places. Silly situations abound making this a great readaloud with downright kid-friendly art.

The Endfixer by Noemi Vola, translated by Rosa Churcher Clarke

ISBN: 9781922610713

Publication Date: April 23, 2024

If you’ve ever gotten to the end of a story and absolutely hated it and wanted to change it this book is for you. I was, admittedly, on board with this book the second I saw its cover image. But what’s particularly neat about it is that it makes sure to call out a lot of our cliches in storytelling. Additional Bonus: It’s funny!

Honestly, I can’t think of a better book to end on. Stay tuned next time for our final roundup of titles!

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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