Best Book Review Blogs in 2026

http://www.midwestbookreview.com/index.html

Established in 1976, the Midwest Book Review is an organization committed to promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing.ÊWe post our reviews on the Internet with a number of thematically appropriate web sites, databases, and online discussion groups such as alt.books.reviews. Print books are reviewed free of charge. However, there is a charge of a $50 "Reader Fee" for reviewing ebooks, galleys, pre-publication manuscripts, uncorrected proofs, ARCS and .pdf files

Blogger: James A. Cox

Genres: Crime, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller, New Adult, Children's, Non-Fiction, LGBT, Humor, and Poetry

🌐 Domain authority: 48

👀 Average monthly visits: 6,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://twoendsofthepen.blogspot.com/

If you would like to request a review, please send me an email with a brief description of your book and the buy links. Please DO NOT attach any files to your request for review. I will let you know if I'm interested in reviewing your book. I cannot review every book submitted to me because of the overwhelming number of submissions. Please, no horror, true crime, memoirs, or children's books.

Blogger: Debra & David

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, and Science Fiction

🌐 Domain authority: 35

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ 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://thereadingchick.com

I try to only read books that I want to read. If your synopsis doesn't appeal to me, it would be better for you if I take a pass.

Blogger: Deborah

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery/Thriller, and Paranormal

🌐 Domain authority: 18

👀 Average monthly visits: 5,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Mail

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.eyerollingdemigod.com/

Hi! My book review blog is dedicated primarily to fantasy and sci-fi books. I also feature promo’s, excerpts, and interviews. I primarily read books geared towards audiences at the middle-grade and young adult levels. I also occasionally read contemporary romance books. While these are the genres I tend to drift to, I’m open to giving most books a chance.

Blogger: Dusty

Genres: Children's, Fantasy, Humor, New Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 29

👀 Average monthly visits: 1,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com/

I am a book reviewer and editor/ proof-reader. As well as publishing reviews here on my blog, I also post reviews on Goodreads, on Audible.com, on NetGalley, on Amazon.com, on Amazon.ca, on my Instagram feed, my Pinterest account, my Facebook page, and on my Twitter account. I am a prolific reader and enjoy reading a wide variety of genres.

Blogger: Amie Gaudet

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

🌐 Domain authority: 27

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.bookloverbookreviews.com/

WELCOME BOOKLOVERS! I’m Jo, an Aussie book reviewer. I started this website in 2009 and quickly realised I enjoy writing and blogging about books almost as much as reading them. Hope you enjoy browsing my book reviews & following my reading adventures.

Blogger: Joanne

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

🌐 Domain authority: 36

👀 Average monthly visits: 4,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

http://www.girlplusbook.com/

Girl Plus Book accepts review requests of all fiction genres, but specializes in YA, SciFi, Fantasy, Dystopian, and Paranormal genres. We accept review copies from large and independent publishers, eBook publishers, and from requesting authors. Please e-mail us to submit your book for review.

Blogger: Girl Plus Book Team

Genres: YA, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Paranormal, and LGBT

🌐 Domain authority: 18

👀 Average monthly visits: 3,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://natashaisabookjunkie.com/

Book reviewing was born out of necessity more than anything else. It was either that or losing all her friends because she couldn't stop talking about the books she was reading. Now she gets to do it whenever she wishes and not only does she get to keep her old friends, but she was also fortunate to find her book junkie tribe too.

Blogger: Natasha

Genres: YA, Romance, and New Adult

🌐 Domain authority: 38

👀 Average monthly visits: 16,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://www.glbtrt.ala.org/reviews/

GLBT Reviews is the official source of media reviews for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Round Table (GLBTRT) of the American Library Association (ALA). Reviews are written by GLBTRT members and cover GLBT-themed materials for children, young adults, and adults. We review a variety of genres and formats including: books, films, comics, music, and websites.

Blogger: GLBT Reviews Team

Genres: LGBT

🌐 Domain authority: 83

👀 Average monthly visits: 8,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://thewordyhabitat.com/

A cosy blog about books, blogging & life.

Blogger: Sumedha

Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Erotica, Fantasy, New Adult, Romance, and YA

🌐 Domain authority: 16

👀 Average monthly visits: 7,500 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Email

⭐️ Accepts indie books? Yes

https://reedsy.com/discovery

Give your indie book the launch that it deserves! Submit your book to over 150 reviewers and gain exposure to thousands of readers in your genre. If our reviewers like what they read, your book will get a high-quality review and will be promoted on the Discover feed, where readers upvote their favorite titles. The top books from each week will be featured in our weekly newsletters.

Blogger: Reedsy

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: 78

👀 Average monthly visits: 600,000 p/mo

💌 Preferred contact method: Website contact form

⭐️ 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

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

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