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Free Books & Kindle & ARC & Beta Readers & Giveaway
— 5040 members
— Last Activity 19 minutes ago
Goodreads Authors → General
A dedicated space where Authors and Passionate Readers connect. Our mission is to help authors reach genuine readers while giving readers easy access ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
A dedicated space where Authors and Passionate Readers connect. Our mission is to help authors reach genuine readers while giving readers easy access ...more
Memoir Authors
— 1381 members
— Last Activity 1 hour, 15 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Biographies & Memoirs
A group for those who have written or are busy writing a memoir - let's share experiences. ...more
Goodreads Authors → Biographies & Memoirs
A group for those who have written or are busy writing a memoir - let's share experiences. ...more
Goodreads Authors/Readers
— 58098 members
— Last Activity 2 hours, 46 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
This group is dedicated to connecting readers with Goodreads authors. It is divided by genres, and includes folders for writing resources, book websit ...more
Review Group
— 5964 members
— Last Activity 4 hours, 25 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
Reviews are very important for Self-Published (SP), and Indie authors, just as they are for others. Unfortunately, though, many SP/Indie books don't g ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Reviews are very important for Self-Published (SP), and Indie authors, just as they are for others. Unfortunately, though, many SP/Indie books don't g ...more
Goodreaders
— 375 members
— Last Activity 10 hours, 29 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
This group is for self-publishing authors looking for an experienced and professional editor or proof reader for their work. Whatever stage your novel ...more
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
This group is for self-publishing authors looking for an experienced and professional editor or proof reader for their work. Whatever stage your novel ...more
Kids Reads
— 624 members
— Last Activity 10 hours, 45 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This is a support group for those who read, write, or would like to write children's books. You don't have to be a children's book author to belong. Y ...more
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This is a support group for those who read, write, or would like to write children's books. You don't have to be a children's book author to belong. Y ...more
Q&A with Josh Lanyon
— 1304 members
— Last Activity 12 hours, 4 min ago
Goodreads Authors → Mystery & Thrillers
...June 17, 2010 For friends and fans of Josh Lanyon...
Chatting about books, life, and everything in between.
You can also find Josh...
* Josh's Website ...more
Goodreads Authors → Mystery & Thrillers
...June 17, 2010 For friends and fans of Josh Lanyon...
Chatting about books, life, and everything in between.
You can also find Josh...
* Josh's Website ...more
Get Book Reviews without Review Swaps
— 2570 members
— Last Activity 12 hours, 34 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
📚 Get book reviews for your books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, Audible, BookBub and more.
Add your book to the Revvue library and get discovered by acti ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
📚 Get book reviews for your books on Amazon, Goodreads, Kobo, Audible, BookBub and more.
Add your book to the Revvue library and get discovered by acti ...more
Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published)
— 699 members
— Last Activity 13 hours, 29 min ago
Goodreads Authors → General
Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published) is a group for:
- Readers and authors of indie/SP books
- Reviewing and getting reviews for your ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Review / Write / Read Club (Indie & Self-Published) is a group for:
- Readers and authors of indie/SP books
- Reviewing and getting reviews for your ...more
How to Promote YOUR book on Amazon
— 8865 members
— Last Activity Nov 09, 2026 04:04PM
Goodreads Authors → General
Are YOU an author? If so I am sure you are aware of how hard it can be to market your book successfully. There is so much you can do on Amazon.com to ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Are YOU an author? If so I am sure you are aware of how hard it can be to market your book successfully. There is so much you can do on Amazon.com to ...more
Support for Indie Authors
— 16812 members
— Last Activity Nov 09, 2026 01:40PM
Goodreads Authors → General
Officially 15k Members Strong & Climbing!!
Building and supporting a community of self-published authors dedicated to both sharing experiences and lear ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Officially 15k Members Strong & Climbing!!
Building and supporting a community of self-published authors dedicated to both sharing experiences and lear ...more
SIA Showcase for Readers and Writers
— 1144 members
— Last Activity Nov 09, 2026 11:54AM
Goodreads Authors → General
From the group that coined the term bookwhack*, here is the official bookwhack group!
In all seriousness, we at Support Indie Authors understand how d ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
From the group that coined the term bookwhack*, here is the official bookwhack group!
In all seriousness, we at Support Indie Authors understand how d ...more
Indie Authors & Books
— 868 members
— Last Activity Nov 09, 2026 10:49AM
Goodreads Authors → General
A community for independent authors and fans of indie books to discuss books, offer ARCs, share tips and engage with others. Or simply to flail about ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
A community for independent authors and fans of indie books to discuss books, offer ARCs, share tips and engage with others. Or simply to flail about ...more
THE Group for Authors!
— 13121 members
— Last Activity Nov 09, 2026 10:48AM
Goodreads Authors → General
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
Goodreads Authors → General
This is a group for authors to discuss their craft, as well as publishing and book marketing.
Promote Children's Books
— 300 members
— Last Activity Nov 08, 2026 11:49PM
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This group is specifically created to help promote our own children's books and to help promote other authors as well. People who have the most succes ...more
Goodreads Authors → Children's Books
This group is specifically created to help promote our own children's books and to help promote other authors as well. People who have the most succes ...more
Authors-Readers Connect
— 801 members
— Last Activity Nov 08, 2026 03:08PM
Goodreads Authors → General
Want new readers/books?
There are lots of groups where authors and readers can connect, right? That's probably what you're thinking. And that's a valid ...more
Goodreads Authors → General
Want new readers/books?
There are lots of groups where authors and readers can connect, right? That's probably what you're thinking. And that's a valid ...more
Authors & Reviewers in Paradise
— 857 members
— Last Activity Nov 08, 2026 02:53PM
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
This is the group for you if you are a Author wanting more exposure and if you are a Reviewer seeking to review novels for your blog. Authors & Review ...more
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
This is the group for you if you are a Author wanting more exposure and if you are a Reviewer seeking to review novels for your blog. Authors & Review ...more
Genre Specific Review Groups
— 1696 members
— Last Activity Nov 07, 2026 02:00PM
Goodreads Authors → Professional & Technical
Following the example of fellow Goodreads group, "Review Group", this group believes support for our Indie authors is extremely important. Many of the ...more
Goodreads Authors → Professional & Technical
Following the example of fellow Goodreads group, "Review Group", this group believes support for our Indie authors is extremely important. Many of the ...more
Authors of the Almighty (Teen Girls) Critique Group
— 13 members
— Last Activity Nov 07, 2026 10:55AM
Goodreads Authors → Science Fiction & Fantasy
This is a critique group for young, aspiring authors who want to bring glory to God with their work!
Writing can be a lonely business, especially in a ...more
Goodreads Authors → Science Fiction & Fantasy
This is a critique group for young, aspiring authors who want to bring glory to God with their work!
Writing can be a lonely business, especially in a ...more
Taming Amazon
— 375 members
— Last Activity Nov 05, 2026 04:41PM
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
A place for authors to share ideas and experiences about writing, promotion, and marketing.
Goodreads Authors → Literature & Fiction
A place for authors to share ideas and experiences about writing, promotion, and marketing.
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