Book Reviews
Book reviews can be an effective marketing tool for book publishing, as they provide social proof, increase visibility, and influence readers' purchasing decisions.
Hollywood Book Review Marketing Bundle $1,599
Founded in 2007 in an office in Malibu California, our CEO Nicole Sorkin has many contacts in the movie and entertainment industry. Authors, at that time, were presenting novels, manuscripts and screenplays to her knowing of her work in the book review industry. Some of the books which were submitted were referred over to publicists with long-established ties, eventually finding their way into the entertainment industry, Broadway Theaters, movies and animations.
What you get:
- Review completed within 3 weeks.
- 400-600 word professional review.
- PDF tear sheet of the review.
- Review posted on our website.
- Review linked to Amazon on our site.
- Visitors can purchase book on site.
- Eligible for featured book of the month.
- Eligible for top 5 reviews on homepage.
- Reviews feature links to authors’ site.
- Reviews feature authors’ social media.
- Review posted to our social media.
- Newsletter listing.
- Distribute review to news sites.
- Distribution to numerous search engines
- Amazon (Editorial Page), Barnes & Noble
- Google, Ingram, Baker & Taylor & more.
- First placement on Google search engine.
- Eligible for the Starred review.
Turnaround time: More than 4 weeks.
Pacific Book Review $1,599
Pacific Book Review is the recipient of the “Honoring Excellence” and “Best Websites for Authors” awards by the Association of Independent Authors, and are members of the National Book Critics Circle and the National Education Association.
Pacific Book Review are distributed to and by
- We distribute your review to numerous news sites.
- Distribution to numerous search engines.
Your review will be posted on major book retail websites.
Turnaround time: More than 4 weeks.
US Review of Books Marketing Bundle $1,699
The US Review of Books connects authors with professional book reviewers and places their book evaluations to 21,583 subscribers of their free monthly newsletter of fiction and nonfiction book reviews.
What you get:
- Cover and link to your book will be on featured display.
- A Banner display.
- Social media distribution.
- Extended article of the review.
- A tear sheet copy of your review.
Turnaround time: More than 4 weeks.
Kirkus $1,999
In the publishing industry, one of the most renowned and respected book reviewers that give that stamp of approval is Kirkus Reviews. Touted as the world’s toughest critic, Kirkus Reviews holds an eighty-year-old reputation of drawing the mainstream industry’s attention to the best new releases. With the recent upsurge in self-published releases, this publication has expanded its reach with its Kirkus Indie program, which gives self-published authors the same opportunity to acquire unbiased reviews of their work. Kirkus reviews are trusted and authoritative critiques created by experts who are selected for their knowledge base and mastery in certain fields.
Turnaround time: 7 - 9 weeks.
Amazon Verified Reviews
- 5 Reviews $899
- 10 Reviews $1,099
- 20 Reviews $2,599
- 30 Reviews $2,999
Turnaround time: 11 - 12 weeks.
FAQ
What is the difference between the different book review packages?
The different book review packages offer different benefits. The Hollywood Book Review Marketing Bundle is our most comprehensive package and includes a review, distribution to news sites and search engines, and placement on our social media channels. The Pacific Book Review and US Review of Books Marketing Bundles offer similar benefits, but with a smaller distribution network. The Kirkus review is the most prestigious and respected book review and is available as a standalone service. Amazon Verified Reviews are a great way to get more reviews on your book listing.
