How does everyone obtain free book in exchange for book reviews? Help me!

[Alexa]

Hi,
Anyone interesting in getting my book free and reviewing can use coupon code GD64R on Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view...
and get it for free! Available till Aug 31st.
Or email/msg me directly and I can send it :)

[Sorcha]

Megan wrote: "I am still getting denied for reviews at Net Galley. Can anyone give me suggestions on what I could do? Should I make my profile sparkle? If so, how? I don't currently have a blog, but I am working..."

Read the guidelines. If you live in Europe and they've stated "US preferred", you're unlikely to get the book for territory rights reasons.

Make sure the publishers can find the reviews you are writing - put the review on netgalley, goodreads, librarything, amazon etc. You dont HAVE to have a blog.

Netgalley have a recommended ratio of 80% books on your shelf having reviews, though it's not a hard rule. My ratio is currently 55% (has been as low as mid 40%) and I'm still getting books, in part (I think) because 55% of 198 is still over 100 reviews.

I actually wrote a blog post about this a few months ago, and includes some tips and advice. It can be found here:

https://nordie.wordpress.com/2016/06/...

hope you find it useful

[Adam]

I'm happy to provide a free e-copy of my gladiatorial fantasy novel "Sol of the Coliseum" to anyone willing to leave an Amazon review. Just let me know!

https://www.amazon.com/Sol-Coliseum-A...

[Joselyn]

another great sites for that are netgalley and reading alley they offer free books for honest reviews they usually put some deadlines but nothing that bad usually 2 weeks

[Manasa]

http://onlinebookclub.org/free-books-...
You can also check this site. You could get paid to read and review!

[Davida]

Joselyn wrote: "another great sites for that are netgalley and reading alley they offer free books for honest reviews they usually put some deadlines but nothing that bad usually 2 weeks"

I've never had a deadline with NetGalley. However, if you download the ePub version for Nook, those files have expiry dates (usually 50 some odd days or so). But if you have a Kindle, the files don't expire at all.

The problem with NetGalley is that most of the time, you need to be established with a blog or some regular website where you post your reviews. Even so, if you don't live in a major English-speaking country (US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand), they don't always give you approval because some books there don't have international rights. But you can start with books that are "read it now" meaning you don't need the publisher's okay to read the book. Mind you, those are usually not as high quality as the ones that you need approval for.

[Davida]

There's also Library Thing's Early Reviewer page here http://www.librarything.com/er/list Again, you have to request the book and get approval.

[Justin]

A lot of great recommendations of where to obtain free books in exchange for reviews. I would also like to point out here in Making Connections there is the ARR folders. Plenty of authors have generously made their books free in exchange for a review. Also for those who really just love to read and like to review books I'd suggest typing in a genre your interested in on Amazon and your bound to come across some freebies and also check out Kindle Free Days and all the bargain sites that offer books for free. These are people who are looking to get some downloads but for those interested in reading and reviewing you'd be helping the author out as well, sort of a win win.

[Michael]

I am looking for reviewers of my new short story collection The Goblin Child to be released later this month. Free PDF copy and cover in exchange for a review.
Michaelforesterauthor@gmail.com

[Chukwuka]

I have a short read titled: ''The truth about the kingdom of God'' I will like to get review about. kindly notify me with a reply if interested and I will send a soft copy to a provided email address.
Have a nice day.
The Truth About The Kingdom Of God

[Sherrie]

Megan wrote: "Hello everyone,
I normally enjoy reading the book reviews on my to-be-read book list and books I plan to add to my list.
Megan,
If you have a publisher, they should have helped you get reviews BEFORE the book was out. Some who self-publish are able to do that, but I didn't realize how important that was until my book was out.
If you do ask for reviews here, you must always ask for "Honest Reviews." If Amazon finds too many connections between reviewer & author, they also may pull the review.
Best,
Sherrie
Thanks & back at you!
Sherrie Miranda’s historically based, coming of age, Adventure novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador” is about an American girl in war-torn El Salvador:
http://tinyurl.com/klxbt4y
Her husband made a video for her novel. He wrote the song too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P11Ch...

[Adrian]

Hi, as an author how do we get involved in the ARR program??

[Tana]

You just have to sign up, here is the link

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Elsa]

does anyone have a list of where I can go to for physical books in exchange for a review besides NetGalley. I read the old post but didn't see anything.

[Sherrie]

It's usually an e-book. Hope you are ok with that.
I am still looking for reviews. If you'd like to review it, send me an e-mail to sherriemiranda1@aol.com. Let me know if you prefer a Mobi or PDF.
Sherrie
Sherrie Miranda’s historically based, coming of age, Adventure novel “Secrets & Lies in El Salvador” is about an American girl in war-torn El Salvador: http://tinyurl.com/klxbt4y
Her husband made a video for her novel. He wrote the song too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P11Ch...

[Shoshanah]

Emma wrote: "if an author is on goodreads, try messaging them for a copy. Many of us are glad to provide a free copy in return for a review."

Do you provide free print copies in return for reviews?
I'm busy looking at the ARR and noticed most are doing eBooks. My book is not yet in eBook version

[Shoshanah]

Megan wrote: "I am still getting denied for reviews at Net Galley. Can anyone give me suggestions on what I could do? Should I make my profile sparkle? If so, how? I don't currently have a blog, but I am working..."

What kind of books are you wanting to review?

[Michael]

Hi Megan
I would be delighted if you would read and review my book The Goblin Child which is on Netgalley under Pegasus House Publishing. If you apply in the normal way I will make sure you are approved
Regards
Michael

[Megan]

I enjoy fiction, non fiction, mystery, thriller, memoir/biography, some young adult.

[Michael]

I have been active in the Give-Away program since joining Goodreads a few years ago. The problem is postage with a paperback. In Canada, its ridiculously expensive to post anything.
E books any format for all of my three full novels or two short stories. Please just ask. Honest reviews on GoodReads are all an Indie author likes to see.
Mike

[J.D.R.]

Megan, I just published a historical fiction. I would love it if you would read my book in exchange for a review. Please send me your Kindle or Nook address and I'll get a copy to you. Thanks!

[Shoshanah]

Megan wrote: "I enjoy fiction, non fiction, mystery, thriller, memoir/biography, some young adult."

Would you be interested in doing a review of a children's nature story? I have also just brought out a book promoting occupational therapy. It contains a lot of my work experience as a way to illustrate about the profession, so there is a little memoir in a way. Definitely non-fiction, health related. I would love reviews. If you are interested in either or both, please be in touch. I can send you the link if you would like to see more or you can see the books on my profile.

Thanks in advance

Shoshanah

[Damien]

You are welcome to have a copy of my debut dark/epic fantasy novel Devil's Night Dawning if you like, Megan.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01J5WHFVU#...

'An exciting and dark fantasy ... Like nothing I have ever read' / 5 stars – Adventures Thru Wonderland/Goodreads
‘Set to be a fantasy classic’ / 5 stars – Amazon UK
‘This book is great’ / 5 stars – Amazon US
‘Amazing!!’ / 5 stars – Amazon UK

That's a round-up of reviews so far. If you'd like a free digital copy just email me at damien@damienblackwords.com