General Submission Guidelines
We accept books for general submission (as opposed to a Sponsored Review) that are not past 90 days of their release date.
60-DAY
SUBMISSION WINDOW
40%
REVIEW RATE
How to increase your review chances:
PROFESSIONAL
COVER DESIGN
CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE INTERIOR
SELL SHEET WITH CONTACT INFO
SUBMIT BEFORE OR RIGHT AFTER PUBLICATION
All of our reviews are guaranteed to be written by a human. We spot-check reviews through an AI-verification service. That’s our guarantee.
HOW TO SUBMIT
Mail your book to:
City Book Review
3201 Norris Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
FAQ’s
What is the General Submission program?
We accept books for review during two open submission periods per year. General Submission is for books that are not past 90 days from their release date. Books received will be placed on the available books list sent out to reviewers every week.
Do you guarantee a review?
No. We do not guarantee that we will review books submitted under our General Submission program.
What happens after I submit my book?
The earlier you get us your book, the more time it will spend on our reviewer list. Once your book’s publish date reaches 90 days past publication, we will cancel it from our system and send an email if that happens.
What formats do you accept?
We accept ARCs, manuscripts, BLADs, and printed books.
Do you accept digital copies?
We do not accept digital copies of books, except for Sponsored Reviews.
What increases my chances of being selected for review?
A professionally designed cover, an attractively formatted interior, a sell-sheet with your contact information, and early submission all help.
What types of books do you review?
We review fiction and non-fiction titles.
Are your reviews human-written?
Yes. All reviews are verified as human-written.
How do I submit a printed book?
Mail two copies to our office at the address listed on the page. Please include your email address with your books.