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Christian Book Review Programs

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Over time, I've been on the hunt for Christian book review programs that readers can join. As a result, I've been able to compile the following list which may be of interest if you are seeking review copies of Christian books. This list mostly applies to print and ebooks, although some publishers offer audiobooks as well.

If further information is available for any of the publishers below (or any missing publishers), please let me know as I am happy to update this list—thank you!

Please note that you can also search for these publishers on NetGalley and other review sites in case there are no review programs available or you don't qualify for one 😊

Christian Publishers

B&H Publishing Group

Baker Publishing Group

Barbour Books

  • Availability: U.S. residents
  • Genre: Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction
  • Link: Review Crew
Bethany House Publishers
  • See Baker Publishing Group
Crossway
Enclave Publishing
  • Availability: U.S. residents and International
  • Genre: Christian fantasy
  • Link: Enclave Street Team - annual applications open up in the summer (see 2025 Instagram post)
The Good Book Company
Harlequin Books
  • Availability: U.S. and Canadian residents
  • Format: Ebooks, audiobooks (via NetGalley)
  • Genre: Christian romance, Christian romantic suspense
  • Imprints: Love Inspired, Love Inspired Suspense
  • Link: Shameless Romantics Creators
  • Disclaimer: I am a member of the Shameless Romantics Creators program
HarperCollins Christian
  • If you would like to request a review copy, please contact the appropriate party according to the imprint of the book you are interested in.
  • Imprints: HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Harper Muse (clean fiction, not Christian fiction)
  • Link: Media Requests
  • Link: Harper Books Influencer Program currently closed
Harvest House Publishers
InterVarsity Press
Kregel Books
  • Availability: U.S. and Canadian residents
  • Format: Print books (as available) and ebooks
  • Genre: Christian books, including fiction, non-fiction, and children's books
  • Link: Reviewer Program
  • Disclaimer: I am a member of the Kregel Books Reviewer Program
Langham Publishing
  • Availability: U.K. residents
  • Link: Complete Contact Form to inquire regarding book reviews
Leap Publishers
  • Availability: U.S. and International (based in Uganda)
  • Genre: African-Christian books
  • Link: Try the Contact Form to inquire regarding review requests
Moody Publishers
  • Availability: U.S. and Canadian residents
  • Format: Print books (more than 2,000 followers), ebooks (fewer than 2,000 followers)
  • Genre: Christian non-fiction
  • Link: Blogger Review Program
  • Disclaimer: I am a member of the Blogger Review Program
Mountain Brook Ink Fiction
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Format: Ebooks
  • Genre: Christian fiction
  • Link: Try the Contact Form to inquire regarding review requests
  • Disclaimer: I review books for Mountain Brook Ink Fiction
Nelson Books
New Growth Press
  • A reviewer program is not available; however, an Affiliate Program exists for commissions
  • Link: Affiliate Program
Pelican Book Group
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Format: Ebooks
  • Genre: Christian fiction
  • Link: PBG Book Lovers
Revell Books
  • See Baker Publishing Group
SPCK Publishing
Sunrise Publishing
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Format: Ebooks
  • Genre: Christian fiction including contemporary romances, romantic suspense, medieval romantasy, and historical romances
  • Link: Sunrise Publishing Review Crew - annual applications announced on social media (see 2025 Instagram post)
Thomas Nelson
  • Previously offered the BookSneeze program which has since closed
TNZ Fiction
  • Previously offered the Fiction Guild program which appears to be inactive
Tyndale House Publishers
WaterBrook & Multnomah
WestBow Press
  • Previously offered the BookSneeze program which has since closed
Zondervan

Promotional Programs

AustenProse
JustRead Publicity Tours
  • Campaigns are broken down into three tiers and are dependent on the reviewer's platform:
    • Reviewers: All readers who can review on Goodreads/BookBub or retailer sites
    • Bloggers: Readers with blogs
    • Social Media: Readers with social media
  • Availability: Not specified
  • Genre: Generally Christian fiction, check for exceptions
  • Link: JustRead Hosts Current Sign-Ups

Reviewer Sites

Edelweiss
Goodreads
LibraryThing
  • Availability: Country can be selected for giveaways, Canada included
  • Genre: Christian fiction, Religion & Spirituality offered
  • Link: LibraryThing Early Reviewers
NetGalley
  • Format: Ebooks, audiobooks for previously listed publishers may also be available via NetGalley
  • Genre: Christian fiction and non-fiction books offered
  • Link: NetGalley
  • Tips for Success:
    • Start out with "Read Now" books that are available to you to build up your review percentage
    • Try to avoid requesting too many books so that you don't end up with a low review percentage
    • DNFs negatively impact your review percentage; use this flowchart to determine what to do if you DNF a book
    • Include metrics (followers or blog views), clear links, and an email address in your profile

Other Sources for Free Books

Authors
  • Giveaways can be offered through newsletters, social media, or relationships built over time
BookBub
Booktrovert
Publicists
  • A variety of publicists are available who may send you upcoming releases from their clients
  • Examples: ICON Media Group, Merge PR

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