Readers' List - Monthly Themed Newsletter - Written Word Media
Showcase your book with Readers’ List.
Reach thousands of readers with our monthly themed Readers’ List listicle. Your book is featured alongside select titles in a themed,  search-optimized listicle on our site. We promote Readers’ List on social media and in a monthly newsletter to every reader on the Bargain Booksy, Freebooksy, or Red Feather Romance list. Your book reaches readers beyond your primary genre, and garners traffic and attention all month long.

How It Works

1

Review the monthly themes below, and reserve your spot in the theme that fits your book.

2

The Written Word Media team reviews your title and, if approved, it is included in a listicle with the month’s other titles.

3

Traffic is driven to the listicle through a monthly email send to the entire Bargain Booksy, Freebooksy, or Red Feather Romance email list and social media posts.

Freebooksy

Requirements: Free on Send Date • Minimum 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

 Free on Send Date

• Minimum 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

January
New Horizons
Embark on a journey with us this January as we explore new horizons in 2025. This month’s Readers’ List is for books that delve into new worlds, innovative ideas, and offer fresh perspectives.
Price: $125
Send Date
January 19, 2025
Submit By
January 12, 2025
February
Hearts and Tales
If your book weaves heartfelt stories of love, friendship, or deep human connections, it belongs in this month’s Readers’ List! Whether it’s a touching romance, a tale of enduring friendship, or an inspiring family saga, we’re excited to feature your book this February.
Price: $125
Send Date
February 9, 2025
Submit By
February 2, 2025
March
Into the Unknown
If your book takes readers on a journey beyond the familiar, it’s perfect for this month’s Readers’ List! Whether it’s a story of adventure, uncovering hidden secrets, or exploring uncharted worlds, we want to feature books that push the boundaries of imagination and lead readers into the unknown.
Price: $125
Send Date
March 23, 2025
Submit By
March 16, 2025
April
Stories That Bloom
As spring unfolds, so do stories of growth and renewal. This month, we’re looking for books that embrace the spirit of fresh starts, blossoming relationships, or personal transformation. If your book brings a sense of hope and new possibilities, it’s a perfect fit for our April Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
April 20, 2025
Submit By
April 13, 2025
May
Dream Big
We all have dreams we’re pursuing – including book characters! Whether your book includes themes of chasing big dreams, larger-than-life plans, or themes of hope, we want to feature it in this month’s Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
May 18, 2025
Submit By
May 11, 2025
June
Stellar Standalones
If you have a book that’s a standalone, it’s perfect for our June Readers’ List! Whether it’s mystery, romance, sci-fi, or any other genre, if your standalone is sure to captivate readers, we want to feature it.
Price: $125
Send Date
June 22, 2025
Submit By
June 15, 2025

Red Feather Romance

Requirements: Minimum 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

• Minimum 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

January
Snowed In
Does your book have characters who are snowed in, stranded, sharing a bed, or otherwise stuck together? This month, we’re excited to cozy up with all your close proximity romances.
Price: $150
Send Date
January 19, 2025
Submit By
January 12, 2025
February
Valentine’s Day
Celebrate love and romance this Valentine’s Day! To spread the joy, we’re excited to feature a diverse range of romance books in this month’s issue.
Price: $150
Send Date
February 9, 2025
Submit By
February 2, 2025
March
Love Blooms
Does your book feature characters embracing new beginnings, rediscovering themselves, or finding love amid blooming landscapes? This season, we’re thrilled to dive into all your spring awakening romances, where fresh starts and blossoming connections take center stage!
Price: $150
Send Date
March 16, 2025
Submit By
March 9, 2025
April
Tension Builds
Does your book feature characters caught in a slow-burning tension, where every moment is charged with unspoken feelings and simmering attraction? This month, we’re eager to explore all your slow burn romances, where the journey to love is just as captivating as the destination!
Price: $150
Send Date
April 13, 2025
Submit By
April 6, 2025
May
Wedding Season
This month, we’re eager to share your Wedding Romances, where unexpected connections bloom amidst the joy of a celebration. From best men and bridesmaids to wedding planners, these stories show that love can be the most surprising guest at the party.
Price: $150
Send Date
May 18, 2025
Submit By
May 11, 2025
June
Summer Fling
This month, we’re excited to showcase your Summer Fling Romances, where sizzling chemistry and carefree days lead to unexpected emotional connections. These stories capture the excitement of a fleeting romance that might just turn into something more.
Price: $150
Send Date
June 22, 2025
Submit By
June 15, 2025

Bargain Booksy

Requirements: $5 or Less on Send Date • Min. 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

 $4.99 or Less on Send Date

• Min. 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

January
Journeys Within
Explore the inner landscapes of your mind and spirit with our January Readers’ List. These books encourage deep reflection and personal exploration, setting the stage for a transformative year.
Price: $75
Send Date
January 19, 2025
Submit By
January 12, 2025

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February
Snowbound Stories
Celebrate winter’s allure with a collection of engaging reads that transport you to snow-covered landscapes and cozy settings. In February’s Readers’ List, discover books that capture the essence of the season, offering warmth and inspiration in every page.
Price: $75
Send Date
February 9, 2025
Submit By
February 2, 2025
March
March Into Friendship
March is the perfect time to explore the heartwarming connections that shape our lives in meaningful ways. This month, we want to feature a delightful array of stories that celebrate the beauty of friendship, the importance of community, and the remarkable strength of human relationships.
Price: $75
Send Date
March 23, 2025
Submit By
March 16, 2025
April
April Whodunits
This April, we’re excited to feature a diverse selection of books that immerse readers in thrilling worlds filled with captivating mystery and spine-tingling suspense. From timeless classic detective tales that have stood the test of time to cutting-edge modern psychological thrillers that keep you guessing until the very last page, we want to see it all!
Price: $75
Send Date
April 20, 2025
Submit By
April 13, 2025
May
Books That Bloom
Celebrate the beauty of spring with books that highlight growth, new beginnings, and nature. If the characters in your novel blossom and evolve, or your story is set in lush, blooming environments, we want to feature it!
Price: $75
Send Date
May 18, 2025
Submit By
May 11, 2025
June
Magical Escapes
This month, we want to take readers to far-off magical realms! Whether your book features an epic saga or a whimsical adventure, we want readers to escape to fantastical worlds this month. Grab your spot!
Price: $75
Send Date
June 22, 2025
Submit By
June 15, 2025

FAQs

What makes Readers’ List different from other email promos?

 

Readers’ List is different from our traditional email promos (like Freebooksy and Bargain Booksy) for a few reasons. First, Readers’ List drives traffic to a listicle featuring themed books with links to retailers. In our other promos, the books and links to retailers are included in the email to readers.

Second, Readers’ List promotes titles to the entire audience of readers on a specific brand (Bargain Booksy, Freebooksy, or Red Feather Romance), regardless of genre. In a traditional email promo, readers only see books that are in their favorite genres. Readers’ List gives authors the opportunity to promote beyond their book’s primary genre.

Does my book need to be available on Amazon?

 

Yes. At a minimum your eBook must be available at Amazon.com. We are also able to promote your eBook at other retailers (Apple, Nook, Google Play) but we cannot promote a book that does not have an Amazon link.

What are the book price requirements for Readers’ List?


Readers’ List has the same price requirements as a given brand. For the Freebooksy Readers’ List, a book must be free. For the Bargain Booksy Readers’ List, a book must be priced between $0.99 and $5. And for the Red Feather Romance Readers’ List a book may be any price (though lower price books typically perform better).

Who visits the Readers’ List landing page?

 

A large number of Written Word Media email subscribers visit our sites every month to review the newest listicle and expand their reading beyond the genres they consistently read. Readers’ List is also promoted on social media by Written Word Media and authors featured on a given month’s list.

What genres does Readers’ List promote?

 

Readers’ List promotes based on a monthly theme instead of genre. If your book fits into the month’s theme, it is eligible for Readers’ List regardless of genre.

What if the date I want isn’t available?

 

Please email our team at info@writtenwordmedia.com to see if there are any last minute openings in our inventory. If not, we are happy to work with you to find a future date convenient to your promotional calendar.

What if I have a question that isn’t listed here?

 

 

Send us an email at info@writtenwordmedia.com. A member of our team would love to chat with you and see how we can help promote your book.

Do I have to wait 30 days to promote the same book?


Readers’ List necessitates a 30-day gap between promotions of the same title within the same brand. For example, if you run a promotion for “Title A” on Readers’ List on Freebooksy for the month of July, you cannot promote that book again on Freebooksy until 30 days later, even as a standard promotion. Alternatively, if you run a standard promotion on Freebooksy for “Title A” on June 20th, you would not be able to run a Readers’ List on Freebooksy promotion until after July 20th. We do not necessitate a 30-day gap between promotions across different brands.

All Written Word Media Promotions

Book Price

Book Genre

Format

FREE – $4.99

ALL

eBook

FREE

ALL

eBook

$.99 – $4.99

ALL

eBook

ALL

Limited

New Release/Any

ALL

Limited

Audiobook

FREE – $4.99

All

eBook

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