Melanie Rockett

Marketing and Publicity for Authors and Publishers

Where To Find Magazines & Newspapers That Review Books

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where to find newspapers and magazines that review books. There are thousands of publications that review books ... all you have to do is find one that is suitable to YOUR book!

If you are not sure what an Editorial Review is, be sure to read this first:
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The magazine and newspaper industry is constantly evolving and publications are launched and discontinued regularly. However, according to the Alliance for Audited Media, there were approximately 7,000 magazines in circulation in North America as of 2020. The number of newspapers is harder to determine, but according to the Pew Research Center, there were about 5,800 daily newspapers in the United States in 2019. This number does not include community newspapers or weekly publications.

And those are the stats from just North America or the US.   Add in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and English language publications in other countries and you’ll be busy for  few days!

Most magazines and newspapers do NOT charge for writing and publishing reviews.  BUT read carefully because some, like Kirkus, DO charge and some of them charge a LOT!

The following lists are to give you an idea of the range of publications there are. They are just a starting point.

These are a few short lists to get you started.. Look at each publication separately. Find their contact page or email address and write a short, polite inquiry. NEVER send an ARC (Advance Review Copy) without permission, and in the format requested. Some reviews will want a paperback copy, others will accept e-pubs or PDFs. NEVER send Word or Google docs.

 

 

Here are some well known Editorial Review Sites:

Most of these publications review books from any genre and some of them are quite easy to get reviews from.  IF you think you have a great book,  send in a query.  Every author found in The New York Times Weekend Supplement started with a query.

Book Review Publications Covering All Genres:

    • Allreaders: https://allreaders.com/ Allreaders is a website that provides user-generated book reviews and recommendations, categorized by genre and type of story elements.
    • The Atlantic Books: https://www.theatlantic.com/books/ The Atlantic Books is a section of The Atlantic magazine that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism.
    • BlueInk Review: https://www.blueinkreview.com/ BlueInk Review is a service that offers professional book reviews for self-published and indie authors. Their reviews are written by vetted reviewers and posted on their website and other online booksellers.
    • BookBrowse: https://www.bookbrowse.com/ BookBrowse is a website that provides reviews and recommendations for new books, as well as author interviews and book club resources.
    • Booklist – https://www.booklistonline.com/ a publication of the American Library Association that provides book reviews, author interviews, and coverage of new and upcoming titles in a variety of genres.
    • BookPage: https://bookpage.com/ BookPage is a monthly book review publication that provides reviews, author interviews, and other book-related content.
    • Bookpleasures: https://www.bookpleasures.com/ Bookpleasures is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and other book-related content, with a focus on fiction and non-fiction books.
    • Bookreporter: https://www.bookreporter.com/ Bookreporter is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and book-related news and features, with a focus on promoting new and upcoming releases.
    • The Book Review Directory: https://www.bookreviewdirectory.com/ The Book Review Directory is an online directory that provides book reviews and author interviews from a variety of genres.
    • Bookish: https://www.bookish.com/ Bookish is a website that provides book recommendations, reviews, and author interviews, with a focus on helping readers discover new books.
    • Booklist Online: https://www.booklistonline.com/ Booklist Online is a book review service that provides reviews and recommendations for books in a variety of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children’s literature.
    • Book Riot: https://bookriot.com/ Book Riot is a website that provides book reviews, recommendations, and other book-related content, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusivity in literature.
    • BookTrib: https://booktrib.com/ BookTrib is a website that provides book reviews and author interviews, as well as book-related news and giveaways.
    • Bookgasm: http://www.bookgasm.com/ Bookgasm is a website that provides book reviews and recommendations for a variety of genres, with a focus on pulp fiction and genre literature.
    • BookPage: https://bookpage.com/ BookPage is a monthly book review publication that provides reviews, author interviews, and other book-related content.
    • The Boston Review: https://bostonreview.net/books-ideas The Boston Review is a literary magazine that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism, with a focus on promoting diverse voices and perspectives.
    • Chanticleer Reviews: https://www.chantireviews.com/ Chanticleer Reviews is a book review service that provides professional reviews for independent authors and small publishers, with a focus on genre fiction.
    • Clarion Reviews: https://www.clarionreview.org/ Clarion Reviews provides unbiased, professional book reviews for authors and publishers. Their reviews are written by experienced critics and published on their website and other media outlets.
    • Electric Literature: https://electricliterature.com/ Electric Literature is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism, as well as fiction and essays, with a focus on promoting diverse voices and perspectives.
    • Feathered Quill Book Reviews: https://www.featheredquill.com/ Feathered Quill Book Reviews is a book review service that provides reviews for a wide range of genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and children’s books.
    • Foreword Reviews: https://www.forewordreviews.com/services/book-reviews/ Foreword Reviews provides book reviews and coverage of independently published books in a variety of genres. Their reviews are written by experienced critics and posted on their website and other online booksellers.
    • IndieReader: https://indiereader.com/book_review/ IndieReader offers book reviews, author interviews, and marketing services for self-published and indie authors. Their reviews are honest, objective, and posted on their website and various online booksellers.
    • The IndieView: https://www.theindieview.com/ The IndieView is a website that provides book reviews and author interviews for independently published books.
    • Library Journal: https://www.libraryjournal.com/ Library Journal is a trade publication that provides book reviews, author interviews, and industry news and analysis for librarians and other professionals in the library industry.
    • The Literary Review: https://www.theliteraryreview.org/ The Literary Review is a literary magazine that provides reviews and essays on contemporary literature, with a focus on promoting literary excellence.
    • The Los Angeles Review of Books: https://lareviewofbooks.org/ The Los Angeles Review of Books is a literary magazine that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism, with a focus on promoting diverse voices and perspectives.
    • The Millions: https://themillions.com/ The Millions is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism, as well as book-related news and features.
    • New York Journal of Books: https://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/ New York Journal of Books is a website that provides professional book reviews for a wide range of genres, with a focus on providing honest and insightful reviews.
    • The New York Review of Books: https://www.nybooks.com/ The New York Review of Books is a literary magazine that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism.
    • The New Yorker Books: https://www.newyorker.com/books The New Yorker Books is a section of The New Yorker magazine that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism.
    • NPR Books: https://www.npr.org/books/ NPR Books is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and book-related news and features, with a focus on promoting diverse voices and perspectives.
    • OnlineBookClub: https://onlinebookclub.org/ OnlineBookClub is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and discussion forums for readers and writers.
    • The Paris Review: https://www.theparisreview.org/ The Paris Review is a literary magazine that provides fiction, poetry, and essays, as well as author interviews and literary criticism.
    • Publishers Weekly https://www.publishersweekly.com – a well-known industry trade publication that offers book reviews, author interviews, news, and analysis for publishers, booksellers, librarians, and literary agents.
    • Readers’ Favorite: https://readersfavorite.com/ Readers’ Favorite is a website that provides free book reviews and author services, including editing, formatting, and marketing.
    • San Francisco Book Review: https://sanfranciscobookreview.com/submission-guidelines/ San Francisco Book Review provides book reviews and author interviews for books of all genres. Their reviews are written by experienced critics and posted on their website and other online booksellers.
    • Self-Publishing Review: https://www.selfpublishingreview.com/ Self-Publishing Review is a service that offers book reviews, editorial services, and marketing support for self-published authors. They provide honest and constructive feedback to help authors improve their work.
    • Shelf Awareness: https://www.shelf-awareness.com/ Shelf Awareness is a website and email newsletter that provides book reviews, author interviews, and book-related news and features for readers, booksellers, and librarians.
    • SPR Reviews: https://sprreviews.com/ SPR Reviews is a website that provides book reviews, author interviews, and other book-related content, with a focus on independent authors and small publishers.
    • The Times Literary Supplement: https://www.the-tls.co.uk/ The Times Literary Supplement is a British literary magazine that provides book reviews, author interviews, and literary criticism.
    • The US Review of Books: https://www.theusreview.com/ The US Review of Books provides objective book reviews and author interviews to help authors promote their work. Their reviews are written by a team of experienced reviewers and posted on their website.

 

I did a bit of research on these next three lists to show you what’s available once you start working with specific  categories and niches.  These are three of the biggest Amazon categories:  Romance,  Mystery/Detective and Science Fiction.  These are just a start … there WERE more!

Romance Book Review Publications:

    • Romantic Times Book Reviews: Romantic Times Book Reviews is a digital and print magazine that focuses on romance books and authors. It features reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the romance genre.  Website URL: https://www.rtbookreviews.com/
    • All About Romance: All About Romance is a website that features reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the romance genre. It also has an active community of romance readers and authors. Website URL: https://allaboutromance.com/
    • Fresh Fiction: Fresh Fiction is a website that features reviews, author interviews, and articles on various genres, including romance. It also has an active community of readers and authors. Website URL: https://www.freshfiction.com/
    • Romance Junkies: Romance Junkies is a website that features reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the romance genre. It also has an active community of romance readers. Website URL: https://romancejunkies.com/

Romance is a HUGE category, so I was curious to see if there were publications for Romance sub-categies.  I couldn’t find anything for “Navy Seals, Rangers or Special Forces.”

I tried again and lucked out with Paranormal Romance:

  • The Paranormal Romance Review: The Paranormal Romance Review is an online magazine that promotes all aspects of the paranormal romance genre. It features book reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.  Website URL: https://www.paranormalromancereview.com/

 

Mystery and Detective Book Review Publications:

    • Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine: Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine is a leading publication dedicated to the mystery and detective genre. It features short stories, reviews, interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre. Website URL: https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/
    • Mystery Scene Magazine: Mystery Scene Magazine is a quarterly publication that covers all aspects of the mystery and detective genre, including reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.  Website URL: https://www.mysteryscenemag.com/
    • Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine: Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine is a monthly publication that features short stories, reviews, interviews, and articles on various topics related to the mystery and detective genre.Website URL: https://www.alfredhitchcockmysterymagazine.com/
    • CrimeReads: CrimeReads is a website that covers all aspects of the mystery and detective genre, including reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.  Website URL: https://crimereads.com/
    • Mystery Tribune: Mystery Tribune is a digital and print publication that covers all aspects of the mystery and detective genre, including reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre. Website URL: https://www.mysterytribune.com/

Science Fiction Book Review Publications:

    • Locus Magazine: Locus Magazine is a leading publication dedicated to science fiction and fantasy literature. It features reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.Website URL: https://locusmag.com/
    • The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction: The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction is a leading publication that publishes science fiction and fantasy short stories, novellas, and essays. It also features book reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.Website URL: https://www.sfsite.com/fsf/
    • Analog Science Fiction and Fact: Analog Science Fiction and Fact is a leading publication that publishes science fiction stories, articles on science and technology, and book reviews.Website URL: https://www.analogsf.com/
    • Clarkesworld Magazine: Clarkesworld Magazine is a digital and print publication that publishes science fiction and fantasy short stories, podcasts, and non-fiction essays. It also features book reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.  Website URL: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/
    • Asimov’s Science Fiction: Asimov’s Science Fiction is a leading publication that publishes science fiction short stories, novellas, and novelettes. It also features book reviews, author interviews, and articles on various topics related to the genre.Website URL: https://www.asimovs.com/

 

So there you have it!  The process of getting reviews takes patience and persistence.  Start with some of the easy to find publications and then really work on finding niche categories and affinity publications that are perfect for YOUR book(s).

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