Connect with millions of Goodreads users with Goodreads Deals!
In a special pilot agreement with Goodreads, IPG publishers are now eligible to submit titles for a new, rapidly growing program Goodreads is introducing to help their readership find new books and authors and to help publishers reach new audiences. You can nominate your title for a Goodreads deal through IPG here.
What are Goodreads Deals?
Goodreads Deals is a daily promotional program offering its members personalized email alerts when books listed in their want-to-read shelves have been discounted. You can read more about the program here. This program is currently limited to Goodreads' US user base only.
How do I get started promoting my eBook deals with Goodreads Deals?
IPG, through our agreement with Goodreads, can submit titles to Goodreads Deals for consideration on your behalf through the form linked below. If you're wondering if Goodreads Deals might be a good tool to help you boost the visibility and sales of your ebooks, feel free to reach out to help@inscribedigital.com.
Goodreads Deals Events Calendar
On particular days throughout the year, Goodreads Deals will be cross-promoted with the Kindle Deals team.
Super Deal Days: Goodreads-driven cross-promo with the Kindle Deal team containing 15+ deals under a theme with a broader appeal (e.g. Summer Reading). These will be cross-promoted as Gold Box deals.
Mini Deal Day: Goodreads-driven cross-promo with the Kindle Deal team containing 5+ deals under a theme with a more niche appeal (e.g. Sci-fi). These will be cross-promoted as Kindle Daily Deals.
Genre Week: Deals featured in genre weeks will also be cross-promoted as Kindle Daily Deals.
Date |
Theme |
Goodreads Deal Category |
Kindle Category |
7/17/2017 |
Start a Series |
Mini Deal Day |
KDD |
8/13/2017 |
Hugo Award Winners/Finalists (Sci-Fi/Fantasty |
Genre Week |
KDD |
9/10/2017 |
Nonfiction |
Mini Deal Day |
KDD |
10/30/2017 |
Best of Goodreads Choice Awards |
Super Deal Day |
Gold Box |
11/24/2017 |
Black Friday* |
Super Deal Day |
Gold Box |
11/27/2017 |
Cyber Monday* |
Super Deal Day |
Gold Box |
12/28/2017 |
2017 Goodreads Choice Awards |
Super Deal Day |
Gold Box |
*Black Friday and Cyber Monday are driven by the Kindle Deals team
Note: Goodreads Deals is a paid marketing service. If your title nomination is selected, IPG will contact you to confirm the pricing, date, and category placement. Payments will appear on your Publisher Statement the month after the promotion runs.