Publishers receive requests to access their books from NetGalley members in exchange for feedback. Publishers can also invite their own contacts to read their books using a pre-approved link. Members can access their approved books and audiobooks on the free NetGalley Shelf app, or other supported devices and apps.
What is a NetGalley book?
NetGalley is a website initially launched in 2008, aimed at the distribution of digital galley proofs of books, some of which have not yet been released. The site offers electronic galleys to “professional readers” such as booksellers, educators, librarians, media professionals, and reviewers.
How much does it cost to put your book on NetGalley?
NetGalley is a site for librarians, reviewers and journalists looking for book galleys. Its purpose is to help publishers and authors secure buzz before launching their books. The price for a membership ranges from $450 for a six month subscription, to $849 a marketing plus plan.
How do I read a book on NetGalley?
Use the free NetGalley Shelf app, click here for complete instructions. The NetGalley Shelf app is our recommended way to read, and the exclusive way to listen to audiobooks made available on NetGalley. Other supported apps: Aldiko Book Reader app, click here for complete instructions.
Do you get to keep NetGalley books?
Anita wrote: “The books are yours to keep after you download them. ” That’s not true. The epubs/pdfs expire and disappear after a certain time. If the book has not yet been archived, you can download it again, and it will expire again after the same amount of time, 52 days in this case.
How can I get free books?
Random free books by mail
- Amazon. We all know Amazon as one of the main places to buy books but, with a few clicks, you can actually have free books mailed to your home from them too.
- Audible.
- GoodReads.
- FreeCycle.
- Craigslist.
- Harlequin Reader Service.
- Your local library.
- Hillsdale College.
How can I get free children’s books?
Free hard copies of kids’ books
- Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
- Little Free Libraries.
- Freecycle, Facebook, and Craigslist.
- Book exchanges and book banks.
- Libraries and bookmobiles.
- Read Conmigo.
- eReaderIQ.
- Free Kids Books.
Do you get paid on NetGalley?
NetGalley — Another option for reviews is NetGalley. There’s no payment, but the galleys (a pre-publication book format) are free, and you can also strike up relationships with publishers — never a bad thing for reviewers.
What does NetGalley do for publishers?
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley community to discover, request, read, and review. NetGalley does not sell any content, including books or audiobooks.
What is NetGalley shelf and how does it work?
NetGalley Shelf is a reading and listening app for NetGalley members. NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley community to discover, request, read, and review.
Does NetGalley sell books or audiobooks?
NetGalley does not sell any content, including books or audiobooks. Each book on NetGalley is provided to specific members by the publisher directly, at no cost to the NetGalley member. Books on the NetGalley site are used for review and promotional purposes only.
Are NetGalley reviews worth the cost?
However, there’s no such thing as a free lunch — NetGalley members are expected to provide frequent reviews to retain access to its titles. Inactive reviewers won’t be deleted, but low activity will severely damage one’s chances of picking up first-choice proofs. As for authors and publishers, there is an actual monetary cost.
