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Serious question: do you want to get paid to read? You might laugh it off at first, thinking that that sounds too good to be true, but it’s not. You can get paid for spending time on what you love: reading books. 

Of course, the key to this #hack is book reviewing, where you offer your personal opinion of a book after you’re done with it. (If you’d like to learn more, check out this post to discover how to write a book review .) Because books are constantly being published, book reviewers are generally always in demand. 

So whether you’re a voracious reader of nonfiction, genre fiction, classics, or indie books, there’s probably an outlet that’s willing to compensate you if you read (review) for them! Without further ado, here’s a definitive list of the 17 sites that will help you get paid to read. If you want to cut to the chase and find out which of them is the right fit for you, we recommend first taking this quick quiz:

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 1. Kirkus Media

💸 Pay: Freelance basis

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If you’ve ever lingered on a book’s Amazon page before, you’ll have heard of Kirkus Reviews. It’s one of the most respected sources of book reviews out there, publishing many of the blurbs that you’ll see on Amazon, or on the cover of your favorite titles.

You have to wonder: where do all of these reviews come from? That’s where you come into the picture. Kirkus Media lists an open application for book reviewers. As of right now, they’re specifically searching for people who will review English and Spanish-language indie titles. Some of the qualities that they want in reviewers include: experience, a keen eye, and an ability to write about a 350-word review in two weeks’ time.

To apply, simply send your resume and writing samples! You can find out more about this opportunity here .

2. Reedsy Discovery

💸 Pay: Tip basis

A powerhouse in the world of indie books, Reedsy Discovery gives book reviewers the chance to read the latest self-published books before anyone else. You can browse through hundreds of new stories before picking one that piques your interest. And if you’ve built up a brand as a book reviewer on Reedsy Discovery, you can liaise with authors who contact you directly for a review.

Its application process is pretty simple: just complete this form to be selected as a book reviewer. Once you’re accepted, you can start looking through the shelves and reading immediately. One more thing: book reviewers can get tips for their book reviews. Readers can send $1, $3, or $5 as a token of appreciation (which, let’s be honest, all book reviewers deserve more of).

If this system intrigues you, you can “discover” more about how it works on this page .

3. Any Subject Books

Any Subject Books is a full-suite self-publishing service. More importantly for you, it hires book reviewers on a book-by-book basis to help them review new books.

They’re big on in-depth, honest, and objective reviews. No fluff here! They’re also happy to give you books in your preferred genres, so if you’re a voracious reader of war fiction, you won’t typically be asked to read the latest paranormal romance hit (or vice versa).

Sadly, Any Subject Books is not currently open to book reviewer applications, but check back again — this could change at any time.

4. BookBrowse

BookBrowse reviews both adult fiction and nonfiction, and some books for young adults. The site focuses on books that are not only enjoyable to read, with great characters and storylines, but that also leave the reader knowing something about the world they did not before. Reviewers also write a "beyond the book" article for each book they review.

5. Online Book Club

💸 Pay: $5 to $60

Online Book Club’s FAQ begins with a warning for all aspiring book reviewers: “First of all, this is not some crazy online get-rich-quick scheme. You won't get rich and you won't be able to leave your day job.”

That daunting reminder aside, Online Book Club’s setup is pretty reasonable, not to mention straightforward. You’ll get a free copy of the book and you’ll get paid for your review of that book. Moreover, it’s one of the few sites that’s transparent about their payment rates (anywhere between $5 to $60). To begin the sign-up process, simply submit your email here .

6. U.S. Review of Books

U.S. Review of Books is a nation-wide organization that reviews books of all kinds and publishes those reviews in a popular monthly newsletter. The way that it works for a book reviewer is simple: when a book title is posted, reviewers can request to read it and get assigned.

A typical review for U.S. Review of Books is anywhere between 250 and 300 words. They are looking particularly for informed opinions and professionalism in reviews, along with succinctness. To apply, submit a resume, sample work, and two professional references via email. But we’d recommend that you check out some previous examples of their book reviews here to first get a better sense of what they’re looking for.

7. Women’s Review of Books

💸 Pay: $100 per review

Women’s Review of Books is a long-running, highly-respected print publication that’s a part of Wellesley Centers for Women. This feminist magazine has been published for 36 years and is looking for more book reviewers to join their force.

If you plan on writing reviews for Women’s Review of Books , you should be aware that its reviews are published “in the service of action and consciousness.” Most of its writers are also academics, journalists, or book reviewers with some years of experience behind them. If you meet these qualifications and are accepted, you’ll be compensated $100 per review.

To pitch then a review, send them an email with a quick proposal. For more details, click here .

8. eBookFairs

eBookFairs primarily helps authors grow their author platforms, but it also has a Paid Book Reader program where readers can earn money by, you guessed it, reviewing the books listed on their site.

Note that they do have clear instructions on what qualifies as a review, so do read their guidelines carefully before applying to make sure you can meet them. For instance, the review must be at least 250 words, you must allow at least 3 days between reviews submitted, and it must provide helpful feedback for the author. There are also a limited number of paid reader positions available.

💸 Pay: Variable

If you’re a freelancer, you’re probably already familiar with Upwork! One of the biggest marketplaces for freelancers, Upwork has fingers in every industry’s pie. So it won’t be a surprise to learn that people who are looking for freelance book reviewers regularly post listings on its marketplace.

Because each job caters to an individual client, the requirements and qualifications will differ. It might be a one-time project, or the gig might turn into a long-running collaboration with the client. Generally, the listing will specify the book’s genre, so you’ll know what you’re getting before you agree to collaborate with the client on the other end.

To begin, you’ll need to sign up as a freelancer on Upwork. Find out more information on Upwork’s FAQ page!

10. Moody Press

💸 Pay: Free ARCs

Moody Press is a nonprofit publishing house of Christian titles and Bible study resources. If this is your niche, you’ll definitely be interested in Moody Press’ Blogger Review Program! As part of the program, you’ll get free copies of book published by Moody Press.

Like some of the other programs on this list, you won’t get paid for your review, but you will get a free book. Moody Press also asks you to write your honest review within 60 days of reading it. To get a feel for it, try joining the MP Newsroom Bloggers Facebook group , where you can directly interact with existing members of the program.

11. New Pages

💸 Pay: Variable 

Not interested in writing anything longer than 300 words? Are quick flash book reviews more your pace? If so, becoming a NewPages reviewer might be just your speed. NewPages.com is an Internet portal to small presses, independent publishers and bookstores, and literary magazines. More importantly, they’re looking for short book reviews (generally between 100 and 200 words) on any recent literary magazine or book that you’ve read.

If you’re already a fan of books from small presses or unknown magazines, even better: that’s exactly the kind of reviewer NewPages wants to work with. If you’d like to look through some of their past book reviews to see if your style matches, check out their book review archive here .

12. Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly is an online magazine focused on international book publishing and all that that entails. More pertinently, it regularly reviews both traditionally published and self-published books, which means that it does occasionally have a call for book reviewers. As of right now, it’s closed to applications — but if you check its Jobs page every once in a while, you might see an opening again.

13. Tyndale Blog Network

Tyndale Blog Network runs a program called My Reader Rewards Club, which is based on an innovative rewards system. If you join as a member, you can earn points for certain actions that you take on the site (for instance, inviting a friend to the program and sharing a direct link to MyReaderRewardsClub.com on Facebook each fetches you 10 points).

Writing a review for a Tyndale or NavPress book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble gets you 10 points, with a maximum limit of 50 points in 30 days. In turn, you can use your accumulated points to receive more books off of Tyndale’s shelves. If this sounds like something that may be up your alley, check out their FAQ here.

14. Booklist Publications

💸 Pay: $12.50 to $15 per review

Booklist is the American Library Association’s highly respected review journal for librarians. Luckily for freelance writers, Booklist assigns freelance book reviews that vary from blog posts for The Booklist Reader to published book review in Booklist magazine.

As the site itself suggests, it’s important that you’re familiar with Booklist Publication’s outlets (which include Booklist magazine, the quarterly Book Links , and The Booklist Reader blog) and its writing style. Reviews are generally very short (no longer than 175 words) and professionally written. You can discover more of its guidelines here — and an archive of previous Booklist reviews here .

To apply, contact a relevant Booklist editor and be prepared to submit a few of your past writing samples.

15. Instaread

💸 Pay: $100 per summary

Not interested in writing critical takes on the books that you read? Then Instaread might be for you. Instaread has an open call for book summaries, which recap “the key insights of new and classic nonfiction.”

Each summary should be around 1000 to 1500 words, which makes it a fair bit lengthier than your average flash book review. However, Instaread will compensate you heartily for it: as of 2019, Instaread pays $100 for each summary that you write. You can peruse Instaread’s recommended Style Guide on this page , or download Instaread from your App Store to get a better feel for the app.

16. NetGalley

If you’ve dreamt about becoming an influencer in the book reviewing community, you may want to give NetGalley a look. Put simply, NetGalley is a service that connects book reviewers to publishers and authors. Librarians, bloggers, booksellers, media professionals, and educators can all sign up to NetGalley to read books before they’re published.

How it works is pretty simple. Publishers put digital review copies out on NetGalley for perusal, where NetGalley’s members can request to read, review, and recommend them. It’s a win-win for both publisher and reviewer: the publisher is able to find enthusiastic readers to provide an honest review for their books, and the reviewer gets access to a vast catalog of books.

The cherry on top is that NetGalley membership is 100% free! Simply use this form to sign up. And if you’d like more information, you can dip into their FAQ here .

17. getAbstract

Are you an avid reader of nonfiction books? getAbstract is a site that summarizes 18,000+ nonfiction books into 10-minute bites. Their Career Opportunities page often includes listings for writers. At the time of this post’s writing, getAbstract is looking for science and technology writers who can sum up the latest magazine articles and books. They pay on a freelance basis, so apply through their website to get further details.

18. Writerful Books

💸 Pay: $10 to $50

Writerful Books is an author services company that provides everything from beta reading to (you guessed it) book reviewing. As such, they’re always on the lookout for book reviewers with fresh and compelling voices.  

One of the benefits of this gig is that you can review any book that you want for them (although they prefer contemporary award-winning American, Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, and New Zealand authors). Getting a regularly paid gig with Writerful Books isn’t a guarantee, but if you regularly publish quality reviews for them, they may contact you. 

To apply, you’ll have to be able to provide previous book review samples. Here’s the job listing if you’re curious to learn more about this role.

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Online Book Club is a legit book review Company

Online Book Club is a Legit book review club. They have lots of books for people to read,review and get paid.Some of the books are free while some are self purchase books.They have experienced editors, and my reviews has improved alot after joining the club.They are organised and have great reviews

Date of experience : May 10, 2023

I signed up for online book club in late February 2023. I selected a to purchase the book out of pocket, I finished the book, completed my review, and submitted within two weeks time. My review was accepted but never posted. Probably because I gave the book a 2 of 5 and that hurt the author's feelings. It took them 5 MONTHS to complete the whole process and that's on top of me having to reach out to them 3 separate times over months to get someone to resolve the issue of why I hadn't been paid and the review not being closed out. That's ridiculous! The website looks like it's from the 1994, is extremely hard to navigate and definitely not accessible for today's standards. TLDR: Slow customer service, book selection isn't great or diverse. Not worth the time. I will not be working them anymore and I suggest you don't either.

Date of experience : February 23, 2023

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Hi, Please contact me about this so I can personally work hard to go above and beyond to more than resolve any and all issues for you: [email protected] Thank you, Scott

Thank you for your feedback despite the…

Thank you for your feedback despite the glitches! I am happy to see a cheaper paperback edition just come out as the hardback library edition is just too expensive! I realize my book on a famous Japanese diplomat was lengthy but he had a long remarkable career.

Date of experience : October 20, 2022

Customer Service has been very…

Customer Service has been very responsive. Would have rated a 5 but the site can be challenging to navigate..

Date of experience : January 29, 2024

love for reading novels

I love reading novels especially fictional ones and I am excited that I get books from here for free and hoping to earn from it too. I like that the site is easy to use the pages don't randomly dissappear like other sites the instructions are simple and easy to follow

Date of experience : December 29, 2022

It is a page that provides a multitude…

It is a page that provides a multitude of benefits. They offer books on all subjects for free so you can read them. They must be read completely and carefully, something easy if you are a person who is used to reading. They are serious and they do pay. If you have questions, the team members will answer you. For now, pretty good.

Date of experience : August 07, 2023

A comprehensive, clear website and incredibly helpful support.

Your website is comprehensive, but even as an 83 year old, I am learning, with the help of support, to navigate it. I appreciate the various options for promotion, and the care with which the reviews are checked. I look forward to being a part of this enterprise, so needed by authors in this competitive age.

Date of experience : July 07, 2023

The Best website I have seen

One of the top websites so far is OnlineBookClub. My justification is that, although there are a lot of money-making websites online, you have to pay a fee before you can sign up, and even then, there is no assurance that you will become a member. When I came upon this one, Mr. Scott, the site's creator, said that joining was completely free, which sounded too good to be true. At first, I believed it to be a scam. I gradually persuaded myself to try it because I wouldn't need to provide any personal information. Sincerely, Heaven attests to the fact that I have been enjoying the website and using the money I have made from it to pay my bills. Everything I've said here is entirely accurate, even though I don't know the site's owner. Scott, many thanks; God bless you for creating this website. Many people still hesitate to sign up because they believe it is a scam, sometimes as a result of bad past experiences.

Date of experience : November 22, 2022

OnlineBookClub.org is a honest book review website

OnlineBookClub.org is a honest book review website ,this website is honest for both its customers and reviewers who worked for it . I have gone through rigorous process for writing reviews on this website,It does not allow single flow in review and maintains highest quality by doing so.

Date of experience : October 16, 2022

Unique and beneficial service to authors

Options offered to authors are varied and very useful for almost all budgets. The service is unique and has certainly helped me a lot as an author.

Date of experience : November 19, 2023

Quick in Response

I can't say that I had a great experience with customer service because I never had to contact them. However, I can say that the editors are very quick in response to the reviews they receive. The feedback is very clear.

Date of experience : August 30, 2023

The experience was great

The experience was great, I love reading all the reviews sometime the reviewer can be a little hard on the rateing I think mine should have been higher,I am sure other have felt the same .overall the club in good to be involed in expecially if you love reading

Date of experience : January 18, 2023

I love Online book club

I love Online book club. I have read many books I wouldn't have even known about and then I get the opportunity to review them. The reviewing is a little hard for me to get all of the rules right, but the editors are great to give feedback and then I learn the correct way to do it. And the best part is I get books to read for free or for very little money and I get paid to review them!

Date of experience : July 13, 2023

Must be a better writer than most.

What works in a college course as proper english does not work here. Even if you write a review, then run it through two programs to check on words, sentences , etc. they still send them back to be redone. So be prepared to rewrite a few times.

Date of experience : June 30, 2023

I can interact with different people across the globe.

I've been on the site for almost five years now. I'm attracted to this site because I love to read books. It's definitely my hobby. The site is easy for me to navigate. I'm quite excited about the fact that I can have access to free books in exchange for honest reviews, which I did. I enjoyed it the most when I could select from a variety of genres. Some books are free, and some books offer a payout in exchange for an honest review that adheres to the site's guidelines. The payment is on time. Furthermore, the community is friendly, and I can connect with different people across the globe. Personally, the site helps me grow as a person because at least I have someone to connect with, like reading other reviewers' work, participating in the different forums, and helping new reviewers' with their queries. For me, this site is the best online book club. Lastly, I like the rules and regulations because they are clear, concise, and easy to follow.

Date of experience : May 19, 2023

I published my first book

I published my first book, All Men are Created, in 2021. I brought the book to the Online Book Club for a review. My review was rated 3 out of 5 stars. With that review, the momentum of our promotional efforts was immediately kicked into overdrive.

Date of experience : January 04, 2023

Online Book Club helped me to maximize the review process

I got only a few reviews at first but the reviews were very good. Online Book Club is helping me to increase my visibility and I feel they are supporting me. Because of OnlineBookClub’s efforts I’m happily changing my rating from 4 to 5.

Date of experience : March 09, 2023

I still can't believe how lucky I am!

OnlineBookClub seems too good to be true! But really it is legit! I joined a couple of months ago and I'm starting to get some regular payments for reviews. And the best part is I get to read as many books as I can manage for FREE! This is the perfect little hobby while I am on maternity leave. I wish I'd found it sooner. As a newbie my reviews earn me around $10 a book. But as I work my way up I'll be oaid much more for each review. I never imagined I could be paid just for reading.

Date of experience : July 18, 2023

The hobby of reading can pay off!

I love that this company gives me the opportunity to read amazing books and give my honest opinion on them! Getting paid to review them is an amazing bonus! I enjoy the community and love the feedback on the reviews.

Date of experience : January 01, 2023

Every Reader's Best Friend and Every author's blessing.

I've been on the OnlineBookClub's review team for a year now, and my experience has been liberating. The community was created to help readers and authors alike. Avid readers would find this platform helpful in voicing their thoughts and opinions about their favourite books (or not so loved books.) And Unapologetic authors would find this platform an amazing medium to get their books across to the right audience. As a reviewer, I learnt the best way to give feedback on a chosen book and I also learnt how to express my views better. There are thousands of book lovers to connect with and amazing offers to benefit from. The editor's system here has helped me to be more cautious in my writing, attentive to the books I read, and more thoughtful with my opinions. I didn't give this platform a 5-star rating for nothing. It earned every single one by being an impactful platform. Readers and writers who long to make their opinions matter would find the OnlineBookClub family a suitable accommodation.

Date of experience : July 13, 2022

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