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Reader Views is an editorial book review service for independent authors and small presses.
Offering professional reviews, author interviews, a literary awards program, and promotional services since 2005.
Based in Austin, Texas.
we CHAMPION INDIE AUTHORS
Great stories shouldn’t be limited by traditional gatekeepers. Independent authors bring fresh perspectives and bold creativity, and Reader Views gives them the visibility and credibility to reach the readers they deserve.
author showcase
Every week we curate the best in indie publishing featuring
new releases, author spotlights, fresh reviews, and the voices behind the books.
RECENT READS and RECS
Select a cover to read our review and learn more ABOUT EACH BOOK.
THE AUTHORS BEHIND THE STORIES
Featured Author Interviews of the Week
ON THE BLOG…
Guest Writer of the Week
NAIRA KHAN
Naira Khan is an award-winning novelist and former psychologist whose character-driven fiction explores silence, survival, and generational memory. Drawing on years of advocacy for women’s and children’s rights across Southern Africa and at the United Nations, she brings real emotional and ethical weight to her storytelling. Her debut novel, Sun on Your Back, won the Gold Medal in the Reader Views 2025 Reviewers’ Choice Awards, and she is now based in the UK, at work on her third novel.
Learn more about Naira Khan and her work at: https://destinymotif.com/
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
Real feedback from authors we’ve worked with.
Useful Reviews and Easy-to-Follow Guidance
Reader Views offers independent and small press authors easy to understand instructions for entering their awards and review programs. Their reviews are thorough and useful.
Professional Reviews That Build Visibility
Reader Views has provided a fantastic professional review of my book. By publishing to Goodreads, Reader Views has added an element of sophistication that can help future readers discover my book.
A Process Built on Openness and Trust
I love the openness and integrity of your literary awards process. The review that enabled us to earn our award is shown to us in its entirety along with the identity of the reviewer.
Quality Reviews That Expand Reach
Reader Views’ commitment to excellence exceeded my expectations. Their quality reviews and feedback have helped my book, At the Ragtag Hotel: The Elevator Ride, reach a larger and more diverse audience. Thank you, Reader Views!
A Valuable Resource for Writers at Any Stage
Reader Views is an outstanding resource for any author, new or seasoned, to measure how you are doing and learning how to improve your writing skills.
Trusted Support for Indie Authors
If you are an Indie author seeking an independent and thorough review of your book by an organisation respected within the industry, as well as the opportunity to significantly increase exposure beyond your local connections, the Reader Views Literary Awards program is an excellent place to achieve such goals.
Helping Indie Authors Get Noticed
The Reader Views Literary Awards program merits 5 stars. Well run and providing a review for each entrant, the contest is an excellent channel through which Indie authors can gain needed recognition to further their careers.
Clear Communication and Meaningful Feedback
Reader Views’ transparency in exposing their evaluation criteria, compelling long-form review, and overall quality of communication far exceeded my expectations. I’m sincerely grateful for both the Reviewer’s Choice Award and the incredible value I received throughout the process.
