Compulsive Reader

Book club spotlights, exclusive author interviews, reviews and literary news for readers everywhere.

Advertise with Compulsive Reader

Put your book or product in front of readers and book buyers, on the website and in our monthly newsletter.

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Why advertise with us

Our traffic is extremely targeted. If your product interests readers and book buyers, advertising with us is effective and very reasonably priced.

Your ad sits alongside our author interviews, reviews and book club reading guides, read by people who buy and talk about books. Ask us for current audience figures when you enquire.

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Where your ad appears

On the website

Each ad appears on the website for the duration you choose.

In the newsletter

Monthly ads also include an ad in our newsletter, which goes out on the 1st of every month.

In the format you want

Small banners, text ads, book covers with text, or a combination. If you'd like help with your ad, just ask.

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Choose your duration

Pick a duration and send us the details of your ad. We'll confirm the price and the start date.

1 week

Website

Price on request

  • Ad on the website for 7 days
  • Banner, text or cover ad
  • Help with your ad if needed
Choose 1 week
Most popular

1 month

Website + newsletter

Price on request

  • Ad on the website for a month
  • Ad in the monthly newsletter (1st of the month)
  • Banner, text or cover ad
  • Help with your ad if needed
Choose 1 month

3 months

Website + 3 newsletters

Price on request

  • Ad on the website for 3 months
  • Ad in 3 monthly newsletters
  • Banner, text or cover ad
  • Help with your ad if needed
Choose 3 months
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Author services

Beyond advertising: coverage and tools that keep a book moving.

Interviews & conversations

Your voice, your story, your book.

  • Book Club SpotlightA featured author interview presented to our book club, with discussion questions for reading groups.Written Q&A · Reading guide
  • Podcast InterviewA recorded conversation about the book and the story behind it, published as a podcast episode.Full episode · Shareable clips
  • Interview SessionsHosted live or recorded sessions where readers meet you and ask their own questions.Hosted session · Recording

Editorial features

Press that reads like a good chapter.

  • ArticlesFeature articles, reviews and author profiles published on Compulsive Reader.Feature · Review
  • Newspaper FeaturesNews-style coverage of your launch, milestone or event, written for press placement.Press feature · Release copy
  • Magazine FeaturesLong-form magazine features with interview, photography direction and pull quotes.Spread · Cover story option

Recognition

Give readers a reason to pick it up.

  • Award RecognitionCompulsive Reader recognition for standout books, with a certificate and a badge for covers, sites and socials.Certificate · Digital badge · Announcement
  • Book TeaserA short, sharp preview that hooks readers before release or revives a backlist title.Teaser graphics · Excerpt feature

Marketing & media

The tools that keep a book moving.

  • Media Kit DesignA professional press kit with bio, synopsis, photos, reviews and contacts, ready for media and events.PDF kit · Web version
  • Book TrailerA cinematic trailer that captures the mood of your book in under a minute, cut for social and web.Trailer · Social cuts
  • Marketing PlanA step-by-step launch or relaunch plan: audience, channels, timeline and what to post when.Launch timeline · Content calendar
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How it works

  1. Get in touchTell us your book or product and the ad or service you want.
  2. We plan it with youWe reply with a recommendation, timing and pricing.
  3. We createAds, interviews and features are prepared. You approve before anything goes live.
  4. Readers find youYour ad or feature goes out on the site and in the newsletter.

Ready to advertise?

Send us the details of your ad, or ask us to help you put it together.