Best Book Review Blogs in 2026

http://www.bookshelvesofdoom.org/

I read and review primarily YA fiction. I make exceptions to that rule, mostly for middle-grade and adult crossovers, historical mystery/romances, crime, and other genre fiction. I do not review self-help, inspirational memoirs/Non-Fiction, erotica, or medical texts.

Blogger: Leila Roy

Genres: YA and Crime

🌐 Domain authority: 32

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://utopia-state-of-mind.com/

My name is Lili and I am a scholar at heart, obsessed with SFF and always carrying a book wherever I go. I did my Masters and BA in Women’s Studies and English Literature. I am obsessed with diversity and use USOM to champion books I feel deserve more praise and attention (including smaller presses and indie authors).

Blogger: Lili

Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 27

👀 Average monthly visits: 14,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://jillsbookcafe.blog/

I read a variety of genres but you will normally find me reading UK based police procedurals and psychological thrillers, well researched historical fiction, and I’m partial to a bit of chick lit (or Choc Lit as I prefer to call it) of the more intelligent and humorous kind. I also enjoy quirky and interesting novels and what would be described as women’s fiction/romance but not of the Mill’s and Boon variety (nothing wrong with M&B just not my thing).

Blogger: Jill Doyle

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, and Romance

🌐 Domain authority: 10

👀 Average monthly visits: 1,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://literarysofa.com/

Literary fiction, writing and travel blog, featuring regular selections of recommended new releases plus guest authors.

Blogger: Isabel Costello

Genres: Contemporary Fiction and Non-Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 23

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No

https://booksnest.co.uk/

I am an award-winning book blogger with a love of reading and passion for books, I love writing about books on my blog and getting involved in this wonderful community!

Blogger: Beth Bartholomew

Genres: Children's, Christian, Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, LGBT, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Poetry, Romance, Science Fiction, Sports, Urban Fantasy, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 7,200 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://lupamysteries.blogspot.com

My name is J. David Core. You can call me Dave. I will be reviewing one new book per quarter. I can accept ebooks in either pdf or mobi formats, and I can accept trade paperbacks through the US mail.

Blogger: J. David Core

Genres: Mystery/Thriller and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 20

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.crimebythebook.com/

Crime by the Book is the result of one girl's ongoing exploration of crime fiction from around the world, by the book. This book review blog operates under the premise that there is a crime read for everyone.

Blogger: Abby Endler

Genres: Crime and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 37

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://zooloosbookdiary.co.uk/

I promise on this blog, I will give my honest review and probably try to insert some humour along the way….which will probably fail. I can’t win them all! If you love reading then you have come to the right place!!

Blogger: Zoé

Genres: Contemporary Fiction and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 19

👀 Average monthly visits: 600 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.nbpbreviews.com/

We read and will read nothing but picture books. This blog is born from our passion for PBs. So let's jump into the depths of the world of PBs.

Blogger: NBPB Reviews

Genres: Children's

🌐 Domain authority: 1

👀 Average monthly visits: 100 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.booksandpals.blogspot.com/

Please read the instructions carefully. Failure to follow them will result in your submission being ignored with no acknowledgement. All reviews are final. Prior to submission, we would advise reading this post and the Guide to Reviews, as well as getting a general feel for the book review blog.

Blogger: Al & Pals

Genres: YA, Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction, Paranormal, New Adult, Children's, LGBT, Humor, Horror, and Urban Fantasy

🌐 Domain authority: 43

👀 Average monthly visits: 18,600 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://lovelyloveday.com/

Lovely Loveday was created because of a love for books. I love to share my thoughts on books I have read and authors I have discovered along the way in hopes that others will enjoy reading as much as I do. I enjoy reading any genre both indie and traditional books.

Blogger: Lovely Loveday

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Crime, Erotica, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Non-Fiction, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 26

👀 Average monthly visits: 50,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.socialbookshelves.com

My name's Dane Cobain, and I'm the guy behind SocialBookshelves.com. SocialBookshelves.com was founded in April 2013 and officially launched on May 1st of the same year as a book blog with a difference - each review is constrained by the number of pages contained in the book.

Blogger: Dane Cobain

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry

🌐 Domain authority: 40

👀 Average monthly visits: 7,100 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No