Please note: We are running on a one month wait for reviews at the moment. It is best to send us your book well in advance of the drop date if you want the review to coincide.
Thank you for expressing an interest for Black Literature Magazine to consider reviewing your book! We do not charge for reviews. All books must be written in English and all reviews are exclusive.
Important Terms and Disclaimer:
By sending us your book(s), you agree and understand your book is subject to undergo intense scrutiny from our reviewers. You should be prepared to accept accolades, constructive criticism and various opinions. All books reviewed will not receive a favorable review. Furthermore, it should be clear that the information and views expressed in published reviews are solely those of the reviewer and is not representative of Black Literature Magazine. The reviewer takes full responsibility for the information presented. Black Literature Magazine will not be held liable for the content of book reviews.
Book reviews will not be removed or rewritten for any reason. We respect and stand by each and every one of our reviewers; any request to remove a review will not be honored. Reviewers are under no obligation to respond to feedback from an author, publisher or anyone else regarding a published review.
Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for book reviews. However, due to the volume of requests, we cannot guarantee that every book will receive a review. In the rare instance that a book is rejected for a review, the author or publisher will be contacted and/or those books will be returned. Please strictly adhere to the submission guidelines in order to prevent rejection of your book for review.
All unsolicited books sent will be destroyed.
Acceptance of Categories and Genres:
We are seeking a diverse spectrum of books to be reviewed. Categories, genres and subject matter will be determined at the sole discretion of Black Literature Magazine. Submit your book for consideration following the established guidelines.
Our Review Rating System:
The expectation is that all material submitted by authors and publishers will be of the highest quality. Our book review rating system measures on a “0-5” star scale.
Black Literature Magazine will provide thorough and honest reviews regardless of relationships, status or popularity. We will publish every review regardless of its star rating. All book reviews will include what the reviewer liked, disliked and how the book could possibly be improved.
Advanced Reading Copies and Galleys:
Reviews of advanced reading copies (ARC) and galleys are required to follow the same guidelines mentioned below in “submitting your book for review.” It is recommended that you send ARC’s and galleys at a minimum of 3-4 months prior to your publication date. All ARC’s and galleys should be bound in book form. We will not review ARC’s in the form of manuscripts.
Do you accept books in PDF form?
Yes we do. Please let us know when you contact us for review and we will give you the address to send the file to. Please make sure the pdf is protected.
How will I know if my book was received?
Once we receive your book, you will get a confirmatory email letting you know. This email is for your records that we have received it only.
How long will it take for my book to be reviewed?
Books are logged and assigned based on the order that they are received. We ask that each of our reviewers read at least 1-2 books per month taking into consideration their respective schedules and time constraints. Once it has been determined that your book will be reviewed, it will then be sent to a reviewer. However, the process could possibly take 4 weeks before your book is assigned for review. As soon as a reviewer becomes available, books are sent to them. However, once a book is shipped to a reviewer we have no control of how long the reviewer takes to read and review your book.
How can I become a book reviewer?
If you’re interested in becoming a reviewer, please see review for us.
Will I be notified when my book is reviewed?
Due to the amount of inquiries and correspondence we receive on a daily basis, we cannot notify every author or publisher when a book review is published. However, feel free to join us on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. We post the reviews once they are published across all of our social platforms.
How can I advertise my book?
Please see advertise with us.
Submitting Your Book for Review:
We DO NOT review books in the following formats or types:
- Audio books
- Manuscripts
- Unbound books
- Screenplays/Scripts
- Plays
Please strictly adhere to the submission guidelines in order to prevent rejection of your book for review. All unsolicited books sent by mail will be destroyed.
Send all information (Book title, short synopsis, genre and page count) to: reviews@blackliteraturemagazine.net.
Only if your book has been accepted for review, will you receive the necessary mailing information to submit a copy of your book. You will receive a response within 72 hours.
