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Best Contemporary Fiction Book Review Blogs in 2025

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https://mychestnutreadingtree.wordpress.com/

Hi, my name is Jo and I love reading which is why I set up My Chestnut Reading Tree in February 2016 so I could share my thoughts about the books I read with the world! I read mainly crime and psychological thrillers but I also love women's fiction...basically I just love a good story and will review most books apart from sci-fi or horror.

Blogger: Jo

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 30

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

http://www.bookreporter.com/

The majority of our reviews on Bookreporter.com are fiction. We review bestsellers, debut authors, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, some fantasy/science fiction and some romance. We also delve into Non-Fiction, newsworthy books, biographies and memoirs.

Blogger: The Book Report

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 63

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 113,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://carolbaldwinblog.blogspot.com/

I focus on middle grade and young adult literature with a smattering of books for adults. Primarily "clean reads" without sex, drugs, or profanity.

Blogger: Carol Baldwin

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 33

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 1,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

https://bookloverwormblog.wordpress.com/

I am a book lover and reviewer. Iโ€™ve always loved reading and remember the joys of reading the Famous Five, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. I prefer crime fiction and psychological thrillers but also have a soft spot for chick-lit and womenโ€™s fiction and anything else that catches my interest.

Blogger: Sandra

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 27

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://perpetualpageturner.com/

Simply put, The Perpetual Page-Turner is a book blog that has no boundaries. I read and review young adult literature of all genres, adult fiction (of most genres) and non-fiction (mostly travelogues and memoirs). Think of it as sitting down with a friend (with some margaritas and chips & guac) and just talking back and forth about the latest book you just read or want to read.

Blogger: Jamie

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 45

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 9,200 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

https://johnpistelli.com/

John Pistelli was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and now lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he teaches literature, writing, and other liberal arts courses. He holds a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Minnesota.

Blogger: John

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 25

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

https://lisasreading.com

Family-Friendly Book Reviews

Blogger: Lisa Ehrman

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 30

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.jenmedsbookreviews.com/

I try to review everything I read, although I have a policy not to review Allthing that I feel to be below a 3 star rating on the book review blog. I truly believe that even though it may not be to my taste, every book has its audience, even if it is not me.

Blogger: Jen Med

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 21

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.shelf-awareness.com/

To have your book considered for review, please send two copies of a galley at least three months in advance of publication, and a finished copy when the book is finished.The book must be available through national distribution, i.e. Ingram and/or Baker & Taylor. Currently, we do not review ebooks or print-on-demand titles. We send galleys out for review consideration, but do not guarantee reviews.

Blogger: Stefanie & SiรŒยขn

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 63

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 47,500 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://alifeinbooks.co.uk

Most of my working life has been spent in the book world, first as a bookseller then as a freelance writer and reviews editor for two magazines, and I can't think of a nicer place to be. In this blog I pick out snippets of book news that interest me, talk about some of the books I've just read and alert readers to titles that might not find themselves in the glare of the publicity spotlight.

Blogger: Susan

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 31

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? No

https://katelynpdickinson.wordpress.com

Hi! First, thanks so much for checking out my blog! My name is Katelyn. I am 22 years old. I am obsessed with books, so that is why I am here.

Blogger: Katelyn

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 8

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Mail

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.bookriot.com/

We're always interested in hearing about new books, but even with a stable of writers across book blogs we can't get to everything. So if you'd like to tell us about something, shoot us an email. Before sending something for consideration, take a look around the site to get a feel for who we are, who our readers are, and how we go about things. Bonus points will go to submissions that have looked at our contributors and can suggest which contributor might be a good fit for the book.

Blogger: Book Riot Contributors

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 80

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 995,200 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://bookbinge.com/

We review independent authors and presses, as well as traditionally published works. Please be advised, however, that we'll be honest, and just because you submitted it does not mean you'll get a glowing review. If your book sucks big donkey balls, we're going to tell the world. Just kidding. Well, not really. Also, please be aware that submitting a book does not guarantee a review.

Blogger: Book Binge Team

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 40

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 15,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://indiereader.com/

There were over 391,000 books self-published in 2012. That's a lot of company (and competition!) for any author.รฅรŠIndieReader offers the best value for reviews, bar none. IR's reviewers & some of the best in the field & will let you know if you've achieved what you set out to do. Charges may apply. IR also recommends titles to the HUFFINGTON POST and USA TODAY.

Blogger: The IndieReader Team

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 49

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 15,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Website contact form

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.athinsliceofanxiety.com/

A Thin Slice of Anxiety is an independent publication which strives to nurture and promote the best up-and-coming writers of our generation.

Blogger: Cody Sexton

Genres: Contemporary Fiction

๐ŸŒ Domain authority: 16

๐Ÿ‘€ Average monthly visits: 2,000 p/mo

๐Ÿ’Œ Preferred contact method: Email

โญ๏ธ Accepts indie books? Yes

So you want to find a book blog?

If youโ€™re a voracious reader, you might think of a book blog as an oasis in the middle of the desert: a place on the Internet that brims with talk about books, books, and more books.

Well, good news โ€” we built this directory of the 200 of the best book blogs to satiate your thirst. Take a walk around, use the filters to narrow down your search to blogs in your preferred genre, and feel free to bookmark this page and come back, as we do update it regularly with more of the best book blogs out there. 

If youโ€™re an aspiring author, you might see a book blog more as a book review blog: a place where you can get your yet-to-be published book reviewed. In that case, youโ€™ll be glad to know that most of the book blogs in our directory are open to review requests and accept indie books! We expressly designed this page (and our book marketing platform, Reedsy Discovery) to be useful to indie book authors who need book reviews. If youโ€™re wondering how to approach a book blog for a review request, please read on. 

Youโ€™ve found a book blog. Now what? 

Letโ€™s say that youโ€™re an author, and youโ€™ve found a couple of book blogs that would be perfect fits to review your book. What now? Here are some tips as you go about getting your book reviews:

  • Be sure to read the review policy. First, check that the book blog youโ€™re querying is open to review requests. If thatโ€™s the fortunate case, carefully read the blogโ€™s review policy and make sure that you follow the directions to a T.  
  • Individualize your pitches. Book bloggers will be able to immediately tell apart the bulk pitches, which simply come across as thoughtless and indifferent. If you didnโ€™t take the time to craft a good pitch, why should the blogger take the time to read your book? Personalize each pitch to up your chances of getting a response. 
  • Format your book in a professional manner before sending it out. Ensure that your manuscript isnโ€™t presented sloppily. If the book blogger asks for a digital ARC, you might want to check out apps such as Instafreebie or Bookfunnel. 
  • Create a spreadsheet to track your progress. Wading through so many book blogs can be troublesome โ€” not to mention trying to remember which ones youโ€™ve already contacted. To save yourself the time and trouble, use a simple Excel spreadsheet to keep track of your progress (and results). 

Looking to learn even more about the process? Awesome ๐Ÿ‘ For a detailed guide, check out this post thatโ€™s all about getting book reviews. 

 

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