Best Book Review Blogs in 2026

http://charlotteslibrary.blogspot.com.ar/

My name really is Charlotte. I'm an archaeologist by day, president of the Friends of a small New England library by night, and an avid reader of fantasy and science fiction.

Blogger: Charlotte

Genres: YA, Fantasy, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 41

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ 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.åÊIndieReader 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: YA, Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Science Fiction, New Adult, Children's, Non-Fiction, LGBT, Humor, and Horror

🌐 Domain authority: 49

👀 Average monthly visits: 15,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://geekygalaxy.co.uk

Geeky Galaxy is a blog dedicated to science-fiction and fantasy books and games. It's run by Lorraine: a twenty-something geek from South-West England. As a sci-fi obsessed gamer and reader, she’s spent most of her life with her nose in a book, or a game controller. In 2020, Geeky Galaxy was longlisted in the UKYA Blogger and Vlogger Awards.

Blogger: Lorraine

Genres: Fantasy, New Adult, Paranormal, Science Fiction, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 17

👀 Average monthly visits: 1,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.thepbsblog.com/

I will pretty much read any genre but my favorites are Black Literature, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Women's Fiction and General Fiction. I do not currently review the following genres. It is not intended to be discriminatory in All way. Thank you for understanding:

Blogger: EC

Genres: Contemporary Fiction and Historical Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 24

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ 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: Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Romance, and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 21

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

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

🌐 Domain authority: 30

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? No

https://independentbookreview.com/

Independent Book Review is a celebration of small press and self-published books.

Blogger: Joseph

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: 2,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.thelitbuzz.com

A book review site featuring a diverse Hive of voices reading and sharing, we have a vast palette. We welcome both indie and traditionally-published authors - at no charge for reviews, ever.

Blogger: The LitBuzz Hive

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

🌐 Domain authority: 25

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://bookangel.co.uk/

Bookangel started as a London bookclub's private site to swap book recs and highlight free books. It opened to other users a few years back after realising that there weren't many sites that focus on UK readers.

Blogger: Book Angel Team

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: 29

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.sarahsbookshelves.com

Please send all review requests to sarahsbookshelves@gmail.com. Unfortunately, I cannot accept every review request that I receive, but I am happy to review books that sound interesting to me and for which my schedule allows.

Blogger: Sarah

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, and Non-Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 33

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.ravencrimereads.wordpress.com/

Hello! My nom de plume is Raven which is either (a) glamorous and mysterious or (b) a harbinger of doom depending on your viewpoint! In reality I am but a humble bookseller (16 years and counting) and this is a selection of reviews and crime news from one criminally-minded reader to others.

Blogger: Raven

Genres: Crime and Mystery/Thriller

🌐 Domain authority: 32

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/

Book reviews and recommendations from the most trusted voice in book discovery. We've reviewed the nation's top publishers' books since 1933. Our coverage includes the big 5 houses, small presses, genre publishers & more.

Blogger: Kirkus Reviews Team

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: 79

👀 Average monthly visits: 880,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Submission manager

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

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: YA, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 8

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://shellysbookcorner.com/

The blog consists of Shelly (me) and my two reviewers, Beth and Lourdes. We accept review requests based on our schedules. Our calendars fill up pretty quickly, so if you are looking for a review we need at least 8 to 12 weeks prior notice before its released or 8 to 12 weeks to read and review after release.

Blogger: Shelly, Beth & Lourdes

Genres: YA, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, and Erotica

🌐 Domain authority: 19

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ 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 & Si̢n

Genres: YA, Contemporary Fiction, and Children's

🌐 Domain authority: 63

👀 Average monthly visits: 47,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes