In our digital world, we’re constantly being bombarded by emails. We’re sure your inbox is full of work-related emails, promotional deals from companies you don’t remember signing up for, pesky system notifications every time you log into a platform, confirmation emails of online purchases, and unopened spam messages that sit in your junk folder for 30 days. Essentially, most of your emails are probably mundane and uninspiring. You’re in luck, though, because we’ve compiled a list of book recommendation newsletters that you’ll look forward to seeing in your inbox. These newsletters are sure to expand your TBR list and provide interesting insight into your next reads.
Bookstr
Of course, we have to feature our newsletters on this list! Bookstr’s monthly newsletter will keep you in the loop by providing a list of new releases to look out for. Our list is separated by genre, making it easy to find a soon-to-be-released book that interests you. Additionally, we have a reader newsletter that sends you Bookstr articles, such as recommendation listicles and book culture news. Subscribe by scrolling down to the bottom of our page!
Good Book/Good Bread
Ever find yourself craving a freshly-baked treat while reading? Hannah Griffin’s Good Book/Good Bread is perfect for you! Twice a month, you’ll receive a newsletter with a book recommendation and a bread recipe that correlates to something in the story. The newsletter comes out every second Friday, so we suggest you make a weekend out of it. Bake the bread, light up some candles, snuggle under a fluffy blanket, and snack on your delicious pastry as you read. Even if you’re not a huge baker, you should subscribe to the newsletter for the beautifully written reviews and aesthetic pictures of bread. We’re not exaggerating when we say each email from Good Book/Good Bread feels like a warm, cozy hug. Subscribe here!
Can we read?
Calling all parents, grandparents, and caregivers: Can we read? is a great, convenient resource that provides you with children’s book recommendations and additional tips to raise your little readers. This newsletter, written by Sarah Miller, comes every Thursday morning, full of reviews and specific recommendations for you and your child to enjoy. Whether Miller recommends books about soup, shares spring reads, or passes along parenting advice, there’s something for every kid and every parent in the newsletter. Subscribe here!
The Grapevine by Dana’s Book Club
Sundays aren’t so scary when you’re subscribed to The Grapevine by Dana’s Book Club. Subscribers are sent lengthy, beautifully written book reviews and recommendations every Sunday. Dana also discusses book-related topics, such as using e-readers and new TV adaptations, that book lovers are sure to find intriguing. Subscribe here!
What To Read If
Struggling to pick your next read? What To Read If provides you with book recommendations for all sorts of niche situations you may find yourself in. With recommendations for broad experiences, like wanting a gripping novel, to specific situations, like owning a knock-off bag, this newsletter certainly has something for you. Even if none of the week’s picks pique your interest (which seems nearly impossible thanks to the engaging reviews and genre variations of the recommended books), you’ll still be entertained by the hilariously specific scenarios writer Elizabeth Held comes up with. Subscribe here!
Book Riot
If you like to stick to a certain genre, you should check out Book Riot’s list of genre-specific newsletters. Into romance? Sign up for the Kissing Books newsletter. Or maybe you favor historical fiction? Check out the Past Tense newsletter. Whatever your preferred genre may be, start getting recommendations now by browsing this list and subscribing to the newsletter that tickles your fancy!
Books on GIF
If you’re an avid GIF user, Books on GIF is right up your alley. Every other week, subscribers receive an entertaining book review full of fun GIFs. The newsletter covers a large array of genres, so there’s something for everyone. Once a month, there are book-related discussions in which subscribers can post their opinions and thoughts, highlighting the sense of community provided by the newsletter. Subscribe here!
Brown Girl Bookshelf
Brown Girl Bookshelf is a newsletter that highlights books and content written by South Asian authors. The newsletter, which comes out monthly, typically features an essay related to an aspect of the literary world and a few detailed book reviews. Find your next read by subscribing here!
We are certain your TBR list will flourish once you’ve subscribed to a few of these newsletters. We hope you enjoy them just as much as we do!
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