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Get Your Book Featured in a High-Impact Listicle

Imagine your book appearing in an article on 1,000+ websites. That’s the power of our curated listicle ad campaigns.

Articles are crafted to look and feel like organic editorial content. They’re then dynamically distributed through targeted advertising, appearing as native articles on major sites, shown only to readers.

What Is Included:

  • Inclusion in a professionally written, listicle-style article published on the Books That Make You website. (sharable Books That Make You website link will be provided once published)
  • Broad distribution across a premium ad network, with placements on sites like BBC, CNN, The Guardian, Publishers Clearinghouse, Oprah.com and 1,000+ others
  • Organic and paid promotions to drive targeted traffic to your book
  • Direct link to your book’s sales page (Amazon, B&N, etc.)
  • Boosted discoverability, reach, and industry credibility
  • Typical campaigns yield 400k+ impressions and 5,000+ clicks
  • Final report with campaign metrics (Impressions, Clicks)

What We Will Need from You:

  • Author Name
  • Book Title
  • Book Sales Link (must be to a major retailer like Amazon or Barnes & Noble)
    We do not accept links to free downloads, lead magnets, or email signups for this promotion. For that, ask us about custom campaigns starting at $9,000.
  • Social media profile links (optional, but encouraged for organic cross-promotion)

Additional Information:

  • Space is limited, participation is granted on a first come, first served basis
  • All submissions are subject to approval
  • Campaigns run approximately 2 to 4 weeks, sometimes longer if warranted
  • We do not accept books containing explicit or dangerous content, hate speech, cryptocurrency promotions, or disinformation

Note: These articles do not permanently reside on third-party websites. You will, receive a direct link to the full article published on the Books That Make You website. Due to the dynamic nature of ad-based content distribution, links to those the ad placements are not available.

Upcoming Listicle Promotions

Below are our upcoming listicles with descriptions, ideal genres, deadlines, and launch windows.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Best Summer Reads (3 Month Campaign)

Summer is one of the hottest times for books with beach reads, travel books, romance, mystery, thrillers, and kids’ summertime reading all converging. That’s why this listicle is our biggest yet, spanning three months (rather than the typical 2-3 weeks) it is perfect for nearly all genres. A great campaign to run continuously for a steady stream of exposure.

Deadline: April 24th, 2026

Campaign Start: late Apri

Pride in the Name of Books

Encouraging people to celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in today’s literature, features LGBTQ+ authors, stories, themes spanning all genres such as romance, YA, poetry, memoir and more.

Deadline: May 18th, 2026 (Early-bird Pricing Ends: May 4th)

Campaign Start: Late May – June

Back to the Books: Titles for Curious Minds of All Ages

Kids’ books, YA, middle grade, educational tie-ins, plus books for parents to relax and enjoy when the little ones are back to school. Good for most genres.

Deadline: July 27th, 2026 (Early-bird Pricing Ends: July 13th)

Campaign Start: Mid – Late August

Hauntingly Good Books

Dark and delightful reads for fall. Perfect for horror, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, and themes delving into the darker side of storytelling.

Deadline: September 28th, 2026 (Early-bird Pricing Ends: September 14th)

Campaign Start: Early October

Shop Indie: Supporting Indie Books During Gift-Giving Season

Designed for indie authors, indie publishers, self-published authors, or those with small or hybrid presses as the holiday shopping season kicks off.

Deadline: November 9th, 2026 (Early-bird Pricing Ends: October 26th)

Campaign Start: Mid November

Best Books for Gifting Season – A Holiday Guide for Booklovers

The best books for the holidays, each sure to bring a smile to face of the booklover on your list.
Great for almost all books and genres.

Deadline: November 16th, 2026 (Early-bird Pricing Ends: November 2nd)

Campaign Start: Late November