FREE BOOKS for Book lovers: ARC & Polished Manuscript Readers for Authors discussion

Hey! ☺️ I’m looking for ARC reads on ebook. I’ve done a handful of them before, and am open to any genre—romcom, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, poetry, etc. 🙃 All I ask is that it is closed door, and minimal language. I’ll review here on Goodreads. Thank you!

Hi Sara,



I wanted to know if you would be interested in being the ARC readers for my upcoming book, Framing The Author. If yes, then here is the form you can fill it and I will get back to you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U2ue...

Thanks and hoping to get a favourable reply from you.

Happy Reading

Gary B

Hi Sara,


I am working with indie poet Nick Calder to help create some buzz around his new illustrated poetry collection "Glass and Gravel" that comes out on August 1st!

"Glass and Gravel" is a vivid, visceral, very raw, dark and lyrical exploration into deeply emotional themes such as identity, childhood trauma, self-reliance, and generational conflict. The author experiments heavily with the visual form and structure of the poems as he fragments them and expands them onto multiple pages. A lot of the poems are also accompanied by beautiful illustrations as a way to amplify the emotional impact of the collection.

Even if you do not read or like poetry, this book might be for you! I have found that people gravitate towards it because it is so non-traditional in style and it provides a space for all readers! It is so important to support self-published and indie authors!

Here is the free ARC:
https://booksirens.com/book/KLK4359/L...

I hope you give this book a chance! Happy reading!

Warmly,
Tereza

Hi!
I'm a debut romance author. My book is coming out Aug. 30 2025.

For the month of July I would like to give my book away for free. I would appreciate an honest review, but even that is optional.

If you are interested here is a download link. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vq8s...

The book is 'The Governor's Daughter : A Contemporary Romance about Truth, Freedom, Beauty and Love' by Parker Williamson

Camilla Reyes was raised with all the qualities the United States expects from a Pacific territory: beauty, wealth, and obedience. But when she publicly champions independence for her homeland of Hangua, defying her father—the island's powerful governor—the colony erupts in chaos. To contain the fallout, Camilla is forced into an arranged marriage.

Desperate to escape, Camilla strikes a deal with the last man she'd ever trust: Senator Julian Oz, the sharp-tongued politician who humiliated her on live television. Experienced and ruthlessly disciplined, Julian sees opportunity in Camilla as dangerous attraction ignites between them—under his tutelage, they go from enemies to lovers. To survive, she must become the perfect partner to a man who’s either using her… or falling for her.

This puts her on a collision course with Mari Cruz—Camilla’s best friend. From friend to lover, now lover to enemy, they shared one kiss too many before Camilla’s engagement to Julian shattered everything. As tensions escalate between the United States and China, the two women who once shared everything now face each other on opposite sides of Hangua's most divisive fight: statehood or independence—a battle that will determine their island's fate.

On Hangua, politics is legacy, love is currency, and betrayal is the price of freedom.

For fans of Enemies to Lovers, Arranged Marriages, Fake Engagements, Sapphic Love, Political Romance and Love Triangles.

Hi

I need ARC readers for my upcoming novel called Framing The Author. Please fill the form if you are interested.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jJrA...

Regards
Gary B

Thank you everyone for the opportunity! I will think and take the offers that seem like the best fit for me. ☺️

Looking for ARC readers for my debut novel, Mountain Shade. It releases as soon as my artist finishes my cover, so hopefully within the next 2ish weeks.

New Adult Fantasy, 90k


Young Miles' life takes a dark turn when his parents are brutally murdered. Driven by grief and his desire to make things right, he dedicates his life to training for the challenge ahead. In Deagros, the gods offer trials to determine who is worthy of their aid. Six years later, Miles is ready to take them on, scale their mountain, and demand his wish from the king of the gods himself.

As Miles attempts to bring his parents back to life, the next generation of leaders begin to face the consequences handed down to them by their parents. Unexpected consequences to righteous actions leave the world's fate in the hands of a few good souls. Where cruel men, devious gods, and unjust fate meet, a tragic adventure is about to unfold.

If interested, reach me here, or preferably my email: mountainshadevvc@gmail.com and I can send you the Googledocs link, or PDF file to read. If you complete the book and want, on release I'll reach back out to you for information on sending you a complimentary physical copy.

Sara wrote: "Hey! ☺️ I’m looking for ARC reads on ebook. I’ve done a handful of them before, and am open to any genre—romcom, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, poetry, etc. 🙃 All I ask is that it is closed d..."

Hello, I published the first volume of the series inspired by a real character, Raimondello Orsini del Balzo, set in the Italian Middle Ages. It's a historical adventure novel. I would need honest reviews to help it grow. Would you help me?

https://booksprout.co/reviewer/review...

Sara wrote: "Hey! ☺️ I’m looking for ARC reads on ebook. I’ve done a handful of them before, and am open to any genre—romcom, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, poetry, etc. 🙃 All I ask is that it is closed d..."

Minimal langage—like spicy langage or cussing? Mine cusses, but isn't very spicy.

I'm a debut novelist and am in search of ARC reviewers for my YA fantasy/romance, 60k words. I'll leave my ARC signup form link below and if this peaks your interest, click on the link and there are more details regarding tropes and such! :)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

Hi Sara!

I know you already have a lot of comments but I’d be so thankful if you check out my eARC. The link has blurb, date, and everything else. It’s YA dystopian fantasy, no language and everything in the series will be fade to black/closed door!

https://booksirens.com/book/VBU611H/P...

Hi Sara!

Thank you for offering to support authors here. As a new indie author myself, I’d love to share my debut romance Canceled (The Saddle Bar Encounters, Book One) with you.

I can send you an early copy of my debut novel, Canceled (The Saddle Bar Encounters, Book One) — releasing October 28, 2025.

It’s The Love Hypothesis meets The Hating Game with:
👩‍🔬 A brilliant chemist rebuilding her life after betrayal
🧬 A broody biotech CEO who can’t stay away
❤️‍🔥 Enemies to Lovers tension you can feel
🔥 Steamy scenes + sharp banter
😂 An unhinged best friend for comic relief

If you’d like to give it a try, I can send you the ePub directly , or you can grab it through BookFunnel here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/96k6ld8nww

Reviews can be left on Goodreads now ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2... ) , and on Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/author/jillcha... ) after Oct 28th.

Please also feel free to share with any friends, family, or fellow readers who might enjoy it, I’d be so grateful for any word of mouth.

Excited to hear your thoughts if you’re interested!

With gratitude,
Jill Chandler

Free ARC: Singularity Hilarity - AI Comedy Meets Spiritual LOLs

Hey Sara I’m Cris Matheson, indie author of the top 10 Amazon spiritual comedy hit Singularity Hilarity (7K+ downloads across my trilogy). Want a free ARC of my latest? It’s a wild ride blending AI apocalypse laughs with Vonnegut-esque wit and Snoop Dogg-level chill. Think: What if Jesus ran ChatGPT’s comedy club? Want to know more...

Get ready to indulge in a diverse collection of short stories that will take you on a wild ride from poignant to surreal to hilarious enlightenment.

Inside this book, you'll meet a burnt-out rock star struggling to find his muse, a mathematician who disappears into the mysteries of hyperspace, and a magical mouse battling demons in a world beyond our own. You'll also encounter a saint who makes a profound sacrifice, a talking dog on the run from prison, a visionary who dreams of transforming Britain, and Snoop Dogg who gets transformed into an enlightened talking toaster. You'll also meet autistic children with telepathic abilities and a man who meets God, and much more. Each story is a journey into the unexpected, full of surprises and insights that will leave you thinking long after you finish reading.
Request a PDF/EPUB at crismatheson1@gmail.com In return, I’d love an honest review on Amazon and Goodreads. Perfect for fans of Douglas Adams, lucid dreaming, and existential giggles. Tag #SingularityHilarity if you’re feeling wavy!

Genres: Sci-Fi Humor, Spiritual Satire Join the 220K+ readers who’ve vibed with my mag excerpts. Let’s get cosmic!

Sara wrote: "Hey! ☺️ I’m looking for ARC reads on ebook. I’ve done a handful of them before, and am open to any genre—romcom, fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, poetry, etc. 🙃 All I ask is that it is closed d..."

Hi Sara! I saw your request and I think my debut book, 'One of a Kind Creatures', is a perfect match for your criteria.

It is a children’s picture book (ages 3-7), so it’s definitely 'closed door' and has zero bad language! It’s a 5-minute 'cozy fantasy' about a vegetarian lion and his misfit friends. Since you're open to all genres and enjoy ebooks, this could be a light, colorful, and heartwarming break for you. I’d love to have your honest review on Goodreads! Let me know if I can send you the PDF.

Hi Sara!
I'd love to have you as an ARC reader for my book ODYSSEUS — a psychological thriller reimagining of Homer's Odyssey. It's historical fiction meets modern suspense, completely closed door, literary prose with minimal language.
It follows Odysseus through his 10-year journey home, stripped to its raw human core: survival, manipulation, divine intervention, and the cost of getting back to Ithaca.
If you're interested, I'll send you the ebook (epub/mobi). All I ask is an honest review on Amazon (and Goodreads if you'd like) within 2-3 weeks.
Let me know!
Leon

Empires don’t collapse in battle. They collapse in the decisions that follow.

Hidden Sol War is a high-concept political science fiction thriller set more than a decade after an interstellar conflict that nearly shattered civilization. Through the voices of council officials, soldiers, survivors, and those who stood just outside the firestorm, the truth behind the war slowly surfaces — and with it, the consequences of choices made at the highest levels of power.

This is a politically driven story with strategic tension, moral ambiguity, and the lingering shockwaves of a conflict too large to understand from a single perspective.

If you enjoy political intrigue in the vein of Dune or council-level tension similar to The Expanse, I’d value your perspective.

Signup link: https://forms.gle/uU1hnVpLdnF8LKS99

Looking for ARC readers for my starred Kirkus review YA historical novel NEVER HIDE FROM THE DEVIL, based on a true story of resistance during the Armenian Genocide of 1915.

RELEASE DATE: May 5th, 2026 via CYNREN PRESS
356 pages - short chapters
Copies available on Edelweiss or from publisher Cynren Press sales.media@cynren.com

"McQueen has crafted more than a novel; he has created a literary monument to the defenders of Van, proving that resistance lives in the refusal to be silent and that memory — when wielded with this much conviction — is the most unyielding munition of all." - The Armenian Weekly

SUMMARY:

Fourteen-year-old Suren Simonian, an Armenian, lives as most boys his age do in the city of Van, eastern Anatolia. He goes to school, gawks at boys’ fistfights, and does his best to avoid the Turkish gendarmes. Most days he spends with his Turkish best friend, Hamza. But in spring 1915, rumors spread through Van of Turkish massacres of Armenian villages. Now Turkish troops have massed outside Van with one goal—to exterminate the city’s Armenians.

As Suren struggles to understand what it means to be a man, he knows one thing for sure: When everything you’ve known and loved is at stake, the only answer is to fight back. You can never hide from the devil.

Inspired by a true story of resistance during the Armenian Genocide, this stirring coming-of-age novel is a parable of courage, friendship, and impossible choices in the midst of unimaginable horror.