Book Review Outlets

Book reviews can be an indispensable asset to writers and their careers. Our Book Review Outlets database is an excellent platform for authors—from self-published independents to household names—to research and discover a spectrum of book review options.

  • Printed twice a year (in July and December) and distributed internationally with subscribers in over twenty countries, each issue includes thirty-two shorter poems. In 2013, 32 Poems expanded to publish regular prose features online....

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry
    Fee: No
  • The Adroit Journal is a registered literary and arts nonprofit organization that was founded in 2010 by poet Peter LaBerge. At its foundation, the journal has its eyes focused ahead, seeking to showcase what its global staff of emerging...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • American Book Review is an internationally distributed publication that publishes six times a year. It specializes in reviews of frequently neglected works of fiction, poetry, and literary and cultural criticism from small, regional,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • The American Poetry Review is dedicated to reaching a worldwide audience with a diverse array of the best contemporary poetry and literary prose. They also aim to expand the audience interested in poetry and literature, and to provide...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry
    Fee: No
  • Another Chicago Magazine is independent of any institution, and has lived on volunteer efforts and grants. Each editor has autonomy and publishes work that ranges from conventional to experimental. 

    Another Chicago Magazine...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
    Fee: No
  • Barrelhouse is a biannual print journal featuring fiction, poetry, interviews, and essays about music, art, and the detritus of popular culture. Their website regularly posts new short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, interviews, and book...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
    Fee: No
  • Published since 2009, Big Other is an online arts and culture magazine accepting submissions in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, lyric essay, art, video, short drama, and hybrid work from both established and emerging writers and artists....

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Translation
    Fee: No
  • Founded by literary agent Patty Moosbrugger and book review editor Patti Thorn, BlueInk Review specializes in reviewing self-published work. The publication offers a user-friendly online experience with the aim of increasing distribution...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: Yes
  • Bone Bouquet is a biannual print journal publishing new writing by female and nonbinary poets, from artists both established and emerging. Work that breaks with tradition, creating new forms by dwelling in thought rather than seeking...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry
    Fee: No
  • Book Nerdection is a website offering services for book reviews, sponsored book listings, author interviews, and an abundance of content for both authors and readers. Reviews are available for both written books and audiobooks.

    Most genres...

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    Genres Reviewed: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: Yes
  • Founded in 1996, the Book Reporter offers readers a resource to discover, assess, and discuss a spectrum of books from a variety of genres. In addition to book reviews, the Book Reporter features in-depth author profiles,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • BookLife is a website from Publishers Weekly dedicated to indie authors. The site provides a free and easy way to submit self-published books to Publishers Weekly for review, and offers editorial content—success stories,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Booklist is a book review magazine that has been published by the American Library Association for more than one hundred years, and is widely viewed as offering the most reliable reviews to help libraries decide what to buy and to help...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Dr. Charles H. Rowell founded Callaloo in 1976 at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2025, Callaloo moved its editorial home to Brown University’s Literary Arts department. Callaloo is a journal devoted to...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • A forum for women’s creative work—including work by women of color, lesbian and queer women, young women, old women—CALYX Journal breaks new ground. Each issue is packed with new poetry, short stories, full-color artwork, photography,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Chicago Tribune features book reviews, book news, author profiles and bestseller lists. Book coverage regularly appears online and in print on Thursdays and Sundays.

    To submit a book for review, send review copies to the address...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Since 2009 City Book Review has reviewed more than 20,000 books under the San Francisco, Manhattan, and Seattle Book Review brands, and Kids’ Book Buzz. They review 300 books a month in more than 40 genres.

    Books within 90 days of their...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: Yes
  • Founded in 1956, the Colorado Review is an American literary journal published by the Center for Literary Publishing at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. A national literary journal featuring contemporary fiction,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Compulsive Reader features reviews of books by contemporary writers, as well as exclusive author interviews and literary news and criticism. Compulsive Reader works with an eclectic and extensive team of book reviewers who are...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Founded in 1998, Foreword Magazine, Inc. is an independent media company totally devoted to covering the indie book publishing industry. From multi-imprint independent publishers to micro presses, university presses, and author-owned publishers,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Established in 1990 at the University of Idaho, Fugue biannually publishes poetry, fiction, essays, hybrid work, and visual art from established and emerging writers and artists. Fugue is managed and edited entirely by...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • The Georgia Review seeks to create a lasting environment for literature by supporting writers at every stage of their careers. Committed to the art of editorial practice, the Review collaborates with authors of essays, stories,...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • Founded in 1986 by Donald Barthelme and Phillip Lopate, Gulf Coast is run by students, and the editorial positions are two-year terms, ensuring a regular turnover in the specific personality and style of the journal.

    Gulf...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: No
  • IndieReader provides paid reviews from a team of professional reviewers for self-published and independent authors. The goal of IndieReader is to make sense of the chaotic world of indie book publishing by providing its own...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: Yes
  • Kirkus has been one of the most trusted and authoritative voices in book discovery. Kirkus Reviews magazine is published twice a month in both digital and print formats, and publishes reviews online. The magazine reviews more...

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    Genres Reviewed: Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction
    Fee: Yes

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