NetGalley - Requests and Read Now Advice Showing 951-1,000 of 2,563

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

marlin1 wrote: "Sharon wrote: "The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth is up for request"

Has anyone been approved for this one yet? I put a reque..."

I've just received an email to say my request has been declined :(

[Helen]

I got an email the other day to say they had been overwhelmed with requests and that I could enter a contest by post something on Instagram for a chance to win one of 20 copies, I will buy it or borrow from the library

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "I've just received an email to say my request has been declined :("

Me too! Sounds like most of us are in the same boat. I've put a hold on at the library in advance...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "I got an email the other day to say they had been overwhelmed with requests and that I could enter a contest by post something on Instagram for a chance to win one of 20 copies, I will buy it or bo..."

Haha! Seriously?! That's not really the way to do it! Library it is ;)

[Helen]

Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "I got an email the other day to say they had been overwhelmed with requests and that I could enter a contest by post something on Instagram for a chance to win one of 20 copies, I wil..."

I had to read it a couple of times I have either had yes or sorry no from Netgalley but I will be checking the library out for it :)

[Helen]

Sarah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "I've just received an email to say my request has been declined :("

Me too! Sounds like most of us are in the same boat. I've put a hold on at the library in advance..."

First time for everything :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Helen wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Helen wrote: "I got an email the other day to say they had been overwhelmed with requests and that I could enter a contest by post something on Instagram for a chance to win one of 2..."

I've reserved it at the library - I'm 20th in the queue, but of course they don't have stock in yet.

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "marlin1 wrote: "Sharon wrote: "The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth is up for request"

Has anyone been approved for this one ye..."

That’s bad luck Brenda! I haven’t heard back yet, but it doesn’t sound hopeful. I also requested it from St Martin’s but have a 100% decline rate from them so it was really just wishful thinking!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! The only time I read St Martin's books is if they ask me! I've tried requesting but am the same as you!!

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "I've reserved it at the library - I'm 20th in the queue, but of course they don't have stock in yet."

SNAP! (except I'm 23rd in the queue). Given it's so popular pre-publication date, the library will put a dozen copies or so on their Express Shelves, so if I'm there at the right moment I can grab a non-reservable copy for 7 days. Often faster than waiting for a full 3-week loan on a hold.

[Sarah]

As an alternative to The Younger Wife, which we all seem to have been declined for, NetGalley is obviously actively seeking requests for Christian White's new release, Wild Place. I'd already been approved, but they sent an email inviting me anyway!
https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow we don't have anything like that Sarah! Our click and collect was supposed to start at the end of September but they're very quiet about it!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I received that email too Sarah and had already downloaded it! Carolyn has already read it :)

[Sarah]

Brenda wrote: "Wow we don't have anything like that Sarah! Our click and collect was supposed to start at the end of September but they're very quiet about it!"

It's a great system and really helps keen readers get access to new releases faster. Fingers crossed that your click and collect materialises soon!

[Helen]

Sarah wrote: "As an alternative to The Younger Wife, which we all seem to have been declined for, NetGalley is obviously actively seeking requests for Christian White's new relea..."

I got an email to request this one today as well :)

[marlin1]

Brenda wrote: "marlin1 wrote: "Sharon wrote: "The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth is up for request"

Has anyone been approved for this one ye..."

I was declined too!🙁
I can’t believe you and others have been declined.
Wonder what their expecting…..

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "I received that email too Sarah and had already downloaded it! Carolyn has already read it :)"

I got the email for Wild Place too, after I’d posted the review to Netgalley. It’s really good! His best so far imho so grab it if you can!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

marlin1 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "marlin1 wrote: "Sharon wrote: "The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth is up for request"

Has anyone been approved ..."

I think its probably just Pan MacMillan..they're very hot and cold with me. The way they're going they won't have any pre release reviews!

[Carolyn]

I’d better whisper this very quietly, but I’ve just got an approval for The Younger Wife. Must be quite random as I know Brenda has reviewed a lot more than me. Also as you say Brenda, PanMacmillan can be a bit hit and miss.

[Helen]

Well done Carolyn

[Sarah]

Carolyn wrote: "I’d better whisper this very quietly, but I’ve just got an approval for The Younger Wife. "

Well done, Carolyn! I think their approval preferences are pretty challenging. According to their NetGalley blurb:

Pan Macmillan Australia loves to work with bloggers in all forms, including Bookstagram and BookTube. We do not accept Goodreads reviewers unless you have a secondary account (such as Bookstagram or are guest blogger on other websites). To work with us, you must be consistent in your posting, as well as established and active for more than six months. You must have a following of 2000 or more on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, a mailing list of 2000 or more, website visitors of over 1000 per month or over 1000 subscribers on YouTube.

What's so great about Bookstagram? As far as I can work out, you can only post covers, not review links. Or is the rationale to have Bookstagram paired with a blog?

[Carolyn]

Sarah wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I’d better whisper this very quietly, but I’ve just got an approval for The Younger Wife. "

Well done, Carolyn! I think their approval preferences are pretty challe..."

I don't have any type of blog or any of the other stats they mention (ssh!!) and have been rejected by them before, so I guess I've just been lucky this time. I'm not sure what's so good about Bookstagram but it's pretty popular so maybe just good for advertising?

[Sarah]

Carolyn wrote: "I guess I've just been lucky this time."

I'd run with it, Carolyn - perhaps your reviews have caught the attention of one of their publicists and they have a wildcard allocation. I used to wonder the same when I randomly got an auto-approval from Hachette (when they were still using NetGalley), despite only having posted about 25 reviews with NG at that stage... Embrace the randomness!

[Sarah]

Joy Ellis's latest, The Night Thief, is available as Read Now, and is a Kindle MOBI file rather than a PDF!. I'm not sure I've read any of hers before, but I've heard they're quite good.
https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/boo...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "I’d better whisper this very quietly, but I’ve just got an approval for The Younger Wife. Must be quite random as I know Brenda has reviewed a lot more than me. Also as you say Bren..."

Congratulations Carolyn!! That's great!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sarah wrote: "Joy Ellis's latest, The Night Thief, is available as Read Now, and is a Kindle MOBI file rather than a PDF!. I'm not sure I've read any of hers before, but I've hea..."

That's smack in the middle of a series Sarah - #8. Probably not a good place to start if you haven't read her before :)

[Tien]

It appears that bookstagram is the place to be these days. They actually post reviews on their posts (limited word count, of course).

I don't have those numbers either but I think if you were previously on their list already, they will still send you book/s if you request...?

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

I set up a Bookstagram recently. Not sure I know what I'm doing there yet though!

[PattyMacDotComma]

Amazon and Facebook are competing for our attention with Goodreads (and Amazon reviews) vs Bookstagram (and Facebook book groups). It wouldn't surprise me if Google adds some attractive platform on Google Books to pull us in their direction. Of course, the more time we spend there, the less time to read books! 📚😊

[Lee at ReadWriteWish]

Don't forget tik tok. I think, actually, that Insta is so yesterday and it's all on tik tok now.

[PattyMacDotComma]

Lee at ReadWriteWish wrote: "Don't forget tik tok. I think, actually, that Insta is so yesterday and it's all on tik tok now."

🤣⏰ I am totally yesterday!

[Helen]

Darry FraserThe Prodigal Sister

Is up for request on Netgalley

[Karren]

I have a copy of The Prodigal Sister by Darry Fraser and I'm excited.

[Helen]

Karren wrote: "I have a copy of The Prodigal Sister by Darry Fraser and I'm excited."

I am looking forward to this one :)

[Sharah]

Sarah wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I guess I've just been lucky this time."

I'd run with it, Carolyn - perhaps your reviews have caught the attention of one of their publicists and they have a wildcard allocation. I..."

Does anyone know why Hachette are no longer on NetGalley?

[Marianne]

Sharah wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I guess I've just been lucky this time."

I'd run with it, Carolyn - perhaps your reviews have caught the attention of one of their publicists and they have a wildcard...

Does anyone know why Hachette are no longer on NetGalley?"

I noticed that too: still there, but no new listings for some time...

[Sharah]

Yes, and their book club (Books With Heart) on Facebook hasn't been updated for ages either.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I don't know Sharah, but I also noticed it :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

For fans, Death on a Winter's Day by Verity Bright, the 8th in the Lady Eleanor Swift series is on NG

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "For fans, Death on a Winter's Day by Verity Bright, the 8th in the Lady Eleanor Swift series is on NG"

Wow , she must write those fast!

[Carolyn]

I hope everyone is watching out for Angela Marsons next one Stolen Ones. Publication date is 11th November so hopefully it will be available for request soon!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carolyn wrote: "Brenda wrote: "For fans, Death on a Winter's Day by Verity Bright, the 8th in the Lady Eleanor Swift series is on NG"

Wow , she must write those fast!"

That's what I thought - the next Miss Underhay mystery by Helena Dixon is on Amazon (published Feb 22) so I'll be keeping an eye out for it on NG too!

[Michelle]

marlin1 wrote: "Brenda wrote: "marlin1 wrote: "Sharon wrote: "The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth is up for request"

Has anyone been approved ..."

I haven't been declined, but I haven't been approved either.
i did get the email about the competition they are running but I didn't enter.... i just requested from my library

[Em__Jay]

Carolyn wrote: "I hope everyone is watching out for Angela Marsons next one Stolen Ones. Publication date is 11th November so hopefully it will be available for request soon!"

It's now on Netgalley!

[Sarah]

I'm hanging out for Murder at St Anne's, book #7 in J.R. Ellis's Yorkshire Murder Mysteries series. It's scheduled for release on 7 December, but hasn't hit NetGalley yet.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Em__Jay wrote: "Carolyn wrote: "I hope everyone is watching out for Angela Marsons next one Stolen Ones. Publication date is 11th November so hopefully it will be available for req..."

Thanks Em!!

[Carolyn]

Em__Jay wrote: "It's now on Netgalley! "

Woohoo! Thanks Em!

[Marianne]

For those reading Anni Taylor's Tallman's Valley Detectives series, #3 The Silent Town is available for request.

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

Thanks Marianne:)

[Marianne]

Dreaming of Flight by Catherine Ryan Hyde
The Girl in the Ground by Stacy Green
available for request