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
 

Sold out!

We are no longer accepting submissions for this list.

Please pick another theme.

July
Bold Voices
July is all about courage: characters who take risks, authors who push boundaries, and stories that don’t hold back. If your book embodies bold voices and daring tales, submit it to be featured this month.
Price: $125
Send Date
July 19, 2026
Submit By
July 12, 2026
August
Summer Escapes
Long days, warm nights, and books that whisk you away: August is for summer escapes. Whether it’s a breezy beach read, an unforgettable romance, or an adventure under the sun, we’re curating books that feel like the perfect getaway.
Price: $125
Send Date
August 16, 2026
Submit By
August 9, 2026
 
September
Learning & Growth
September marks back-to-school season, and a chance for stories of learning, discovery, and personal growth. From dark academia to uplifting transformations, if your book captures the lessons we learn along the way, share it for this month’s Readers’ List.
Price: $125
Send Date
September 20, 2026
Submit By
September 13, 2026
October
Chilling Reads
October is made for goosebumps. From haunting thrillers to spine-tingling supernatural tales, we’re featuring books that keep readers turning pages late into the night. Does your story send shivers down spines? Submit it for October’s list.
Price: $125
Send Date
October 18, 2026
Submit By
October 11, 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

Sold out!

We are no longer accepting submissions for this list.

Please pick another theme.

July
Forbidden Passion
Romance doesn’t always follow the rules, and that’s what makes it irresistible. For July, we’re spotlighting stories of forbidden love, dangerous liaisons, and sparks that fly where they shouldn’t. Does your book explore love that breaks the boundaries? Submit it for this month’s Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
July 19, 2026
Submit By
July 12, 2026
 
August
Vacation Romance
There’s nothing like falling in love on vacation. This month, we’re highlighting romances sparked under the sun and stars. From whirlwind getaways to life-changing adventures abroad, if your story features love found far from home, we’d love to share it in August’s Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
August 16, 2026
Submit By
August 9, 2026
September
Campus Crush
This month, we’re looking for romances set against the backdrop of academia: bustling lecture halls, late-night study sessions, library whispers, and love notes passed between classes. Got a story where sparks fly on campus? Submit now for our September Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
September 20, 2026
Submit By
September 13, 2026



October
Paranormal Passions
The nights are long, the air is crisp, and love takes a supernatural turn. This October, we’re featuring romances with paranormal twists, including vampires, witches, shifters, and all things otherworldly. If your book embraces spooky season with passion and power, share it for our Readers’ List!
Price: $125
Send Date
October 18, 2026
Submit By
October 11, 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

Sold out!

We are no longer accepting submissions for this list.

Please pick another theme.

July
Page-Turning Patriots
July is a time to celebrate boldness, bravery, and resilience. We’re featuring historical fiction, thrillers, and stories that honor strong characters and powerful journeys. Does your book fit the spirit of the season? Submit it for July’s Readers’ List!
Price: $75
Send Date
July 19, 2026
Submit By
July 12, 2026
 
August
Hot Reads, Cool Prices
Summer isn’t over yet, and we’re seeking sizzling reads that keep the heat alive. From thrillers and romances to binge-worthy series, these are the bargains readers can’t resist. Have a hot summer pick? Submit it for August’s Readers’ List!
Price: $75
Send Date
August 16, 2026
Submit By
August 9, 2026
 
September
Back to Books
As fall begins, we’re turning our attention to stories of learning, discovery, and intellectual intrigue. From dark academia to inspiring tales of growth, September’s reads are perfect for back-to-school season. Have a book that belongs here? Share it today!
Price: $75
Send Date
September 20, 2026
Submit By
September 13, 2026
 
October
Spooky Bargains
This month is all about chills, thrills, and eerie delights. We’re highlighting horror, supernatural stories, and suspenseful reads perfect for Halloween. Have a spine-tingling bargain to share? Submit it for October’s Readers’ List!
Price: $75
Send Date
October 18, 2026
Submit By
October 11, 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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