Readers' List - Monthly Themed Newsletter - Written Word Media
Showcase your book with Readers’ List.
Reach thousands of readers with our monthly themed Readers’ List listicle. Your book is featured alongside select titles in a themed,  search-optimized listicle on our site. We promote Readers’ List on social media and in a monthly newsletter to every reader on the Bargain Booksy, Freebooksy, or Red Feather Romance list. Your book reaches readers beyond your primary genre, and garners traffic and attention all month long.

How It Works

1

Review the monthly themes below, and reserve your spot in the theme that fits your book.

2

The Written Word Media team reviews your title and, if approved, it is included in a listicle with the month’s other titles.

3

Traffic is driven to the listicle through a monthly email send to the entire Bargain Booksy, Freebooksy, or Red Feather Romance email list and social media posts.

Freebooksy

Requirements: Free on Send Date • Minimum 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

 Free on Send Date

• Minimum 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

March
Journeys & Discoveries
This March, we’re highlighting stories that transport readers beyond the familiar. From epic adventures to intimate journeys of self-discovery, these books remind us that every path leads somewhere extraordinary. Does your book fit? Submit it for March’s list.
Price: $125
Send Date
March 15, 2026
Submit By
March 8, 2026
 

Sold out!

We are no longer accepting submissions for this list.

Please pick another theme.

April
Stories That Bloom
Spring is a season of growth, and so are the stories we’re sharing this April. Whether it’s characters blossoming into their true selves or tales of hope and renewal, these books capture the beauty of new beginnings. Share yours today!
Price: $125
Send Date
April 19, 2026
Submit By
April 12, 2026
 
May
Dreamers & Doers
May is for dreamers who reach high and characters who refuse to settle. We’re curating stories of ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of big dreams. Does your book inspire readers to dream big? We’d love to feature it this month.
Price: $125
Send Date
May 17, 2026
Submit By
May 10, 2026
 
June
Standout Stories
This June, one story is all it takes. We’re spotlighting standalone books that pack a punch, delivering a complete journey from first page to last. If your book tells a full story all on its own, share it with our readers for June’s list.
Price: $125
Send Date
June 21, 2026
Submit By
June 14, 2026
 

Red Feather Romance

Requirements: Minimum 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

• Minimum 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

March
Spring Fling
Spring is in the air, and with it comes fresh beginnings and budding romance. We’re looking for stories that capture the playfulness of new love, the spark of unexpected attraction, and the thrill of possibilities just starting to blossom. Do you have a romance that fits? Share it with us for our March Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
March 15, 2026
Submit By
March 8, 2026
 

Sold out!

We are no longer accepting submissions for this list.

Please pick another theme.

April
Second Chance Love
Second chances can lead to the sweetest love stories. This month, we’re seeking romances where old flames are rekindled, wounds are healed, and hearts find their way back to each other. Does your book explore love rediscovered? Submit now to be featured in April’s Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
April 19, 2026
Submit By
April 12, 2026
May
Royal Romance
Fairy-tale endings never go out of style. We’re curating romances filled with princes and princesses, royal intrigue, and happily-ever-afters worthy of a crown. If your story whisks readers away into a world of magic and majesty, we’d love to feature it this May!
Price: $125
Send Date
May 17, 2026
Submit By
May 10, 2026
 
June
Summer of Love
Summer love is heating up! This month, we’re showcasing sizzling romances that capture the passion, freedom, and fire of long, hot days. Whether it’s a fling that burns bright or a love that lasts a lifetime, submit your book for our June Readers’ List today!
Price: $125
Send Date
June 21, 2026
Submit By
June 14, 2026

Bargain Booksy

Requirements: $5 or Less on Send Date • Min. 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

 $4.99 or Less on Send Date

• Min. 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

March
Sleuthing into Spring
This March, we’re highlighting stories that transport readers beyond the familiar. From epic adventures to intimate journeys of self-discovery, these books remind us that every path leads somewhere extraordinary. Does your book fit? Submit it for March’s list.
Price: $75
Send Date
March 15, 2026
Submit By
March 8, 2026
 

Sold out!

We are no longer accepting submissions for this list.

Please pick another theme.

April
Blossoms & Beginnings
Spring is a season of growth, and so are the stories we’re sharing this April. Whether it’s characters blossoming into their true selves or tales of hope and renewal, these books capture the beauty of new beginnings. Share yours today!
Price: $75
Send Date
April 19, 2026
Submit By
April 12, 2026
May
Adventure Awaits
This month, we’re on the lookout for sweeping adventures, daring quests, and stories that transport readers into the unknown. If your book takes readers on a journey of courage, excitement, or discovery, submit it for May’s Readers’ List today!
Price: $75
Send Date
May 17, 2026
Submit By
May 10, 2026
 
June
Blossoms & Beginnings
Long days call for books that whisk readers away. We’re highlighting lighthearted romances, fast-paced adventures, and feel-good fiction perfect for summer. Have the ultimate getaway read? Share it now for June’s Readers’ List!
Price: $75
Send Date
June 21, 2026
Submit By
June 14, 2026
 

FAQs

What makes Readers’ List different from other email promos?

 

Readers’ List is different from our traditional email promos (like Freebooksy and Bargain Booksy) for a few reasons. First, Readers’ List drives traffic to a listicle featuring themed books with links to retailers. In our other promos, the books and links to retailers are included in the email to readers.

Second, Readers’ List promotes titles to the entire audience of readers on a specific brand (Bargain Booksy, Freebooksy, or Red Feather Romance), regardless of genre. In a traditional email promo, readers only see books that are in their favorite genres. Readers’ List gives authors the opportunity to promote beyond their book’s primary genre.

Does my book need to be available on Amazon?

 

Yes. At a minimum your eBook must be available at Amazon.com. We are also able to promote your eBook at other retailers (Apple, Nook, Google Play) but we cannot promote a book that does not have an Amazon link.

What are the book price requirements for Readers’ List?


Readers’ List has the same price requirements as a given brand. For the Freebooksy Readers’ List, a book must be free. For the Bargain Booksy Readers’ List, a book must be priced between $0.99 and $5. And for the Red Feather Romance Readers’ List a book may be any price (though lower price books typically perform better).

Who visits the Readers’ List landing page?

 

A large number of Written Word Media email subscribers visit our sites every month to review the newest listicle and expand their reading beyond the genres they consistently read. Readers’ List is also promoted on social media by Written Word Media and authors featured on a given month’s list.

What genres does Readers’ List promote?

 

Readers’ List promotes based on a monthly theme instead of genre. If your book fits into the month’s theme, it is eligible for Readers’ List regardless of genre.

What if the date I want isn’t available?

 

Please email our team at info@writtenwordmedia.com to see if there are any last minute openings in our inventory. If not, we are happy to work with you to find a future date convenient to your promotional calendar.

What if I have a question that isn’t listed here?

 

 

Send us an email at info@writtenwordmedia.com. A member of our team would love to chat with you and see how we can help promote your book.

Do I have to wait 30 days to promote the same book?


Readers’ List necessitates a 30-day gap between promotions of the same title within the same brand. For example, if you run a promotion for “Title A” on Readers’ List on Freebooksy for the month of July, you cannot promote that book again on Freebooksy until 30 days later, even as a standard promotion. Alternatively, if you run a standard promotion on Freebooksy for “Title A” on June 20th, you would not be able to run a Readers’ List on Freebooksy promotion until after July 20th. We do not necessitate a 30-day gap between promotions across different brands.

All Written Word Media Promotions

Book Price

Book Genre

Format

FREE – $4.99

ALL

eBook

FREE

ALL

eBook

$.99 – $5

ALL

eBook

ALL

Limited

New Release/Any

ALL

Limited

Audiobook

FREE – $4.99

All

eBook

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