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

May
Dream Big
We all have dreams we’re pursuing – including book characters! Whether your book includes themes of chasing big dreams, larger-than-life plans, or themes of hope, we want to feature it in this month’s Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
May 18, 2025
Submit By
May 11, 2025
June
Stellar Standalones
If you have a book that’s a standalone, it’s perfect for our June Readers’ List! Whether it’s mystery, romance, sci-fi, or any other genre, if your standalone is sure to captivate readers, we want to feature it.
Price: $125
Send Date
June 22, 2025
Submit By
June 15, 2025
July
Summer Fun
Is your book the ultimate escape? Whether it’s a sizzling summer romance, a breezy beach read, or a light-hearted adventure under the sun, we want to feature it this month!
Price: $125
Send Date
July 20, 2025
Submit By
July 13, 2025
August
Adventure Awaits
If your book has an exciting adventure waiting to unfold, it’s tailor-made for this month’s Readers’ List! We’re eager to showcase thrilling journeys, epic quests, and bold explorations!
Price: $125
Send Date
August 24, 2025
Submit By
August 17, 2025
September
Brave New Worlds
We’re looking for stories where possibility crackles in the air—tales of characters venturing into uncharted territory, speculative “what ifs,” and narratives where the future is a blank page. If your book embraces uncertainty, challenges expectations, or explores what lies just beyond the horizon, this feature is for you.
Price: $125
Send Date
September 14, 2025
Submit By
September 7, 2025
October
Whispers in the Wind
We’re looking for stories laced with atmosphere and quiet tension—tales where something stirs just out of sight. Whether your book leans gothic, brushes the supernatural, or explores the hidden layers of human experience, it’s a great match for our October Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
October 19, 2025
Submit By
October 12, 2025

Red Feather Romance

Requirements: Minimum 50 Pages • Relevant to Theme

Requirements:

• Minimum 50 Pages

• Relevant to Theme

May
Wedding Season
This month, we’re eager to share your Wedding Romances, where unexpected connections bloom amidst the joy of a celebration. From best men and bridesmaids to wedding planners, these stories show that love can be the most surprising guest at the party.
Price: $150
Send Date
May 18, 2025
Submit By
May 11, 2025
June
Summer Fling
This month, we’re excited to showcase your Summer Fling Romances, where sizzling chemistry and carefree days lead to unexpected emotional connections. These stories capture the excitement of a fleeting romance that might just turn into something more.
Price: $150
Send Date
June 22, 2025
Submit By
June 15, 2025
July
Let The Sparks Fly
Are you ready to ignite the page with sizzling passion and dramatic love stories that leave readers breathless? If your book is all about fiery romance, irresistible chemistry, and heart-pounding emotion, join our Readers’ List this month and watch the sparks fly!
Price: $150
Send Date
July 13, 2025
Submit By
July 6, 2025
August
Cosmic Lovers
Do you have a romance where love defies public scrutiny, distance, and societal expectations? If your book explores the challenges these two face to be together, we want to feature it in this month’s Readers’ List! Submit your title today and let readers experience this timeless tale of love against the odds.
Price: $150
Send Date
August 24, 2025
Submit By
August 17, 2025
September
Crush Season
Crush Season is here, bringing all the butterflies, blushes, and bittersweet moments of first love. From unexpected kisses to autumn afternoons, these stories capture the spark and vulnerability of falling for someone for the very first time. Join our Readers’ List this month and watch the magic unfold as love takes its first steps.
Price: $150
Send Date
September 14, 2025
Submit By
September 7, 2025
October
Small Town Sizzle
This month, we’re turning up the heat on small town love stories. Whether your romance is contemporary, historical, western, or somewhere in between—if it’s set in a charming small town, we want to feature it! Let’s celebrate the swoon-worthy magic of close-knit communities and unforgettable love.
Price: $150
Send Date
October 19, 2025
Submit By
October 12, 2025

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

May
Books That Bloom
Celebrate the beauty of spring with books that highlight growth, new beginnings, and nature. If the characters in your novel blossom and evolve, or your story is set in lush, blooming environments, we want to feature it!
Price: $75
Send Date
May 18, 2025
Submit By
May 11, 2025
June
Magical Escapes
This month, we want to take readers to far-off magical realms! Whether your book features an epic saga or a whimsical adventure, we want readers to escape to fantastical worlds this month. Grab your spot!
Price: $75
Send Date
June 22, 2025
Submit By
June 15, 2025
July
Sun, Sand & Stories
Summer is in full swing, and there’s no better time to read a heartwarming, feel-good book! From breezy romances to inspiring travel tales, we want to feature stories that will transport readers to sun-soaked destinations.
Price: $75
Send Date
July 20, 2025
Submit By
July 13, 2025
August
Beyond the Pages
As summer winds down, it’s the perfect time to dive into stories that challenge and inspire. This August, we’re spotlighting books that spark conversation and stay with readers long after the last page.
Price: $75
Send Date
August 24, 2025
Submit By
August 17, 2025
September
Fall into a Good Book
From heartwarming stories to immersive page-turners, we want to feature books that are perfect for a cozy fall day. Book your slot today!
Price: $75
Send Date
September 14, 2025
Submit By
September 7, 2025
October
Spellbinding Stories
This October, we’re Looking for a little magic! From mystics and family secrets to enchanted towns and haunting pasts, we’re looking for stories that captivate and enchant readers this month.
Price: $75
Send Date
October 19, 2025
Submit By
October 12, 2025

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 – $4.99

ALL

eBook

ALL

Limited

New Release/Any

ALL

Limited

Audiobook

FREE – $4.99

All

eBook

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