Books that may be featured on the BookRemarks web site should:

  1. Be available for order through Amazon.com; this website is an Associate of Amazon.com, therefore it is important that your book is listed with Amazon, but we will post new release info even if your book is only available on 1st Books, iUniverse, or any other bookseller site.
  2. Have an available graphic of the book cover (make sure it's a smaller size file as opposed to a huge file that has to be downloaded);
  3. Include a strong story description (names of characters, setting, plot, conflict, etc.);
  4. Be in publication for less than one (1) year; (We are really strict about this. Please don't send books that say Copyright 2007, 2005 and so on. Old books will not be posted or returned).
  5. Be a novel that is written by an African-American or be a story that prominently features main characters or minor characters that are of African-American descent.

Books posted on the Previews Page which have been in release for more than two years may be removed from the web site to make room for newer books.

Advertising on Book-Remarks

Book-Remarks.com is ranked among the top-visited websites for African-American books and authors. This prestigious website is popular with a prime audience that consists of national book clubs, major publishers and small presses, veteran and aspiring authors, literary event organizers, libraries, and thousands of avid readers. All books featured on the BookRemarks' home page routinely receive high visibility and increased awareness.

The Hot Spot Advertisement: Book covers featured at the top of the website are hyperlinked directly to Amazon and receive a high rate of click-throughs. Prices to advertise book covers on this prime location are:

2 weeks $25.00
4 weeks $50.00
6 weeks $72.00

All new ads for The Hot Spot run at the beginning of the week starting on Sunday afternoon.

We aim to promote and offer awareness to books that are newly released or soon to be released. In order to advertise on BookRemarks:

  1. Your Amazon.com link MUST be available;
  2. Your book cover must be in its final form (it doesn't have to be available on Amazon; you would need to email a copy of the jpeg for downloading);
  3. Your book should be an upcoming release, or a book that has not be in publication more than 12 months;
  4. 4-please complete a Book-Remarks.com Ad Proposal form to let us know the type of ad you want, etc.
  5. You may buy a HOT SPOT or SIDE BAR ad, or you may buy both types of ads. Please include the web address of your official author site.
  6. Include a contact name, email address, and phone number in case there are any questions.
  7. We reserve the right to accept or reject advertising; please inquire about your proposed ad prior to sending payment. Email us if you have questions
  8. Once your ad is accepted, you will be notified about its posting.

Book Reviews

Due to the volume of books received, we typically review books published by major publishing houses. We do not have the manpower to review 100% of the books received (including self-published ones). As of summer 2005, we have received an increase in the number of authors that want their book reviewed. However, we are scaling back and can now approximately 15% of the books received, therefore please DO NOT automatically send us your book for review because we do not have the manpower to review your book; however, if we do read the book, it may take between eight weeks to six months before a review is posted. If you have not seen a review posted of your book within this time frame, it probably will not be reviewed. Although we will not review every book, we can always post Amazon.com links, links to blogs and author sites, and literary events.

We prefer all kinds of contemporary fiction or high-profile biographies, (but we do not review historical, psychological, financial, poetry, or political type books).

You do not have to send us a copy of your book in order to be on this website. But if you do want to send a press kit, a galley or a copy of the finished book (no manuscripts), the address is:

BookRemarks c/o Cydney Rax
P.O. Box 710512
Houston, TX 77271-0512

You do not have to mail the book priority or express; media mail is fine and less expensive.

Periodically, we feature trivia contests or drawings for book giveaways, etc.

Feel free to contact us about new book releases, book signings, and special events. Thanks for your interest in and support of BookRemarks.

E-mail Links

Author Links Want your link to your author site posted? Author Links
Feedback Have comments or questions? Feedback
Industry News Just got a book deal, award, new media coverage, film option, or want to share a press release? (Please note any references to email addresses for the author or publicist will be removed to prevent you from getting spam). Publishing Industry News
New Book Release

Tell us about your book in this format:

Title
Author Name(s)
Publication Month - Year
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 New Book Release
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