Purchase/pre-order the book
We know. This is the obvious one! But it truly helps so much. Pre-orders help build buzz and tell bookstores and other potential readers that hey, you should take a look at this one! Pre-orders also count towards the first week of sales numbers, which can help books make it onto bestseller lists.
Request/order the book from your local bookstore
We love our local independent bookstores! With so many books in the world and finite shelf space, booksellers need to choose what to stock. Requesting the book from your local store can encourage them to stock the book and help it reach new readers.
Request the book through your local library
Yes, getting books through libraries helps authors! Like with bookstores, they help us reach readers. Check your local library’s website to see how to submit a request. And once your library carries a book, checking it out supports us too!
Rate and review books
Posting ratings and reviews help boost authors’ visibility and garner interest. You can post these on retail sites (like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Waterstones), review sites (like Goodreads or Storygraph), or your own social media.
Share with family and friends
People are much more likely to buy and read a book if it’s recommended to them by someone they know. If you love a book, don’t be shy! Tell every person you know!
Add books to your “to read” or wishlist
Indicating your interest in books on sites like Goodreads or Storygraph boosts that book’s visibility. It can help the book get featured in “Most Anticipated” lists and it shows publishers, booksellers, and fellow readers that people are interested in the book.
Follow authors on social media & subscribe to author newsletters
On each book page on this site, you’ll find an About the Author section with links to their social media, websites, and newsletters. It will keep you in the loop for any book updates or announcements and make it easy for you to share that news with others. Engaging with author posts (liking, commenting, sharing) also helps boost their visibility!
Attend author events
Go to launch parties, speaking engagements, book signings, and book fairs. Keep an eye on authors’ social media for announcements about appearance, and check the events put on by your local libraries and bookstores.
Tell authors you liked their book!
We love sales, we love buzz, but more than anything, we love readers. If you enjoyed a book, we would absolutely love to hear from you! You can find contact info on author websites or you can reach out via social media.