The Book Club
The corner where we talk books.
ARC signups, release-day roundups, reader tips, book lists, and the occasional reading challenge. Browse the latest below, or pick a shelf.
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You finished the ARC and the review box is staring back. A helpful review doesn’t need to be long or clever, just clear, honest…
You signed up, the email arrived, now you just need the book on your device. Here’s how to download your ARC on BookFunnel, step…
ARC reader or beta reader? They sound alike, but they happen at different points in a book’s life. A plain guide to the difference,…
Joined an ARC team and wondering what happens next? A step-by-step walkthrough of what to expect as an ARC reader, from sign-up to release…
Should you say you got a free or advance copy in your review? A quick guide to ARC disclosure: when it’s expected, why it…
Staring at a blank review box? You don’t need to be a writer. A simple, no-pressure way to write a book review, with a…
Worried about leaving a critical review of an ARC? You can, and you should be honest. How to write a negative ARC review that…
Not sure where to find ARCs? A plain guide to the main options, from NetGalley and BookSirens to StoryGraph, BookFunnel, and joining an author’s…
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