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OnlineBookClub.org is an awesome site for readers. We have international book discussions, virtual bookshelves to track what you have read, original book reviews and much more!
Online Book Club has established a strong reputation for its supportive and professional approach, with many customers praising the promptness of feedback and the quality of reviews. Authors appreciate the community engagement and the effective promotional strategies that enhance their visibility. However, some concerns have been raised regarding the platform's treatment of genuine reviewers, particularly those using grammar tools, which may lead to account penalties. Overall, while the service is well-received for its reliability and quality, attention to reviewer concerns could further enhance customer satisfaction and trust.
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I am very new to the publishing world and can only give 5 stars plus to the professionalism of the Online Book Club. I have had three books submitted for advice and reviews plus recently one that was picked for the Book of the Day. I am very satisfied with the promptness of feedback, emails when I had questions plus the overall experience ( and excitement) of being book of the day!
Hard to navigate the site, perhaps due to my age! But it is legit.
This review was excellent! My experience with OnlineBookClub has been exciting and has taken my book to a higher level. I highly recommend OnlineBookClub to all Authors.
Thank you
Everyone working at the OnlineBookClub.org is exceptional. I've corresponded with people in leadership and support positions and each person, without exception, expressed a willingness to help promote my books. From the awesome social media videos to the company's fair pricing, I find OBC to be one of the finest book marketing options available to authors.
Working with OBC was a fantastic experience and seamless!
They are real pros.
I look forward to working with them again.
Thanks Scott and staff.
My experience with OBC has been one growing and growing surprise. AS very positive surprise. I started thinking "a review, a lot of money". That it would result in a review with 5 stars was unbelievable. And now the BOTD! It was fun to design for my social media every day a new advert, advised by Sarah c.s. And the fan mail! A new experience for me. The number is now fast growing direction 200, among them a few on basis of reading the whole book already! They all get an individual answer. Not a single negative tone. It surprises me that I'm obviously able to write a good book. I was excellent in news reporting for the newspapers I used to work for. My weakness was the nice interview or bigger article. And now this... The book "World Cruise by Whale", the review by Abraham Ozo, the guidance by Sarah and her team might change my career as an author. Thjank you, people at OnlineBookClub!
Online Book Club is a frustrating platform for professional writers. Genuine reviewers who spend days reading and crafting thoughtful reviews are unfairly penalized. If you use grammar tools like Grammarly, they label it "AI-written" and block your account. Avoiding grammar checkers also risks getting flagged for "too many mistakes." This platform seems to favor AI users, who often bypass these barriers and cash out, facing no real consequences when blocked. After spending three months writing reviews, they wrongly marked one of mine as AI-written, ignored my appeal, and blocked me. Serious writers, steer clear—it's a scam!
When you pour your heart and soul into writing a book, you hope that you're able to convey your message clearly and succinctly. The reviewer at OnlineBook Club.org delved into my writing full throttle. I KNOW he really read my words and "got it." In fact, he caught a few typos/errors that my highly paid editors missed! WOW!
There's a checks-and-balances system incorporated wherein the reviewer has to write "blurbs" which are provided to the author for authentication. Brilliant idea! I paid for for Clarion and Kirkus reviews which were in my opinion garbage... nitpicking. This company really delivers the goods in a proper manner with emphasis on the things that really matter, and the potential readers benefit directly.
I was nervous going into this and didn't know what to expect but have been very pleased so far. I had a one month turnaround for the review on my book, I was happy with the review and will definitely be doing this again. Also, Online bookclub communicated every step of the way, which was so appreciated!
Some quality control issues: "Saron" should be Sharon. Reviewer called the main character a "dumb teenage lady." End of first sentence is unfinished. Line six should read "her father." Would appreciate it if you could fix these errors. And thank you for your review. You were very specific and detailed in your comments and that is always good feedback for a writer.
Very helpful for editing and understanding various points-of-view on my historical novel, "At Vitoria"
They are truthful with their opinions and you can't ask for more than that.
The OnlineBookClub process of exposing my book to new readers was simple and cost-effective. Also, they reached out to me and answered all my questions and requests well in advance of the promotion day.
I have been on pins and needles waiting for a review of my book. It has been a lifelong dream to write a novel, and starting with this one was extra special. Today when I opened the review...tears sprung to my eyes. I honestly could not believe it. Thank you for giving me and this special story a lift! The review was detailed, without giving away the rest of the story. Reviewer did an excellent job. Overall experience with online book club is 5 out of 5 stars because they are helping me reach the stars!
My debut book has just received its first ever review, and although it only earned 2 out of 5 stars, I am immensely grateful. The book was originally written in Italian, and I then translated it myself into English. Regrettably, there were some formatting errors in the writing that I overlooked due to my impatience.
As a professional photographer, this was my very first foray into writing, and I am incredibly proud of this accomplishment. Regardless of the review, this book represents a piece of my soul, and the mere fact that someone took the time to read it is a triumph for me. While the critical reception may not have been glowing, the experience of bringing this literary work to life has been a profound personal achievement. Even a modest review cannot diminish the sense of pride and fulfillment I feel in having completed this project. It is a significant milestone, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share my creative vision with readers. Eagerly anticipating the day when I can pen the next chapter of Luna's tale, chronicling the captivating journey through her formative years.
I love this concept. It's a great platform to connect digitally with readers and get my book into their hands.
Always a professional and nice experience working with the reviewers here.
I wasn't sure what to expect from this review of Excavating Fate, but I liked how this site ensured the reviewer had read the book by requesting their synopsis of the story. I also appreciated how the reviewer gave their honest feedback about how the story affected them as they read. This has helped me adjust some of the prose accordingly before the book launch in 2025. I'm very satisfied with the process and plan to request more reviews as the time for my book launch grows nearer.
My experience was FANTASTIC! I received so many positive reviews about my book, Europe on a G-String and I couldn't be happier.
Scott, Sarah and the team at onlinebookclub.org are brilliant and extremely helpful. I can only give them a five out of five star rating!
I am so happy with the outcome and so glad that I did the Book of the Day Promotion with them.
THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERYONE :) :) :)
Answer: If you write a book review for onlinebookclub.org, you must follow their guidelines. Some of them are writing a short summary, answering - What did you best like/least like about the book and why? - rating the book, etc. Each review is checked for grammar and if it followed the guidelines by an editor, and then it will be published, and the reviewer is awarded points and paid. Each review must be at least 400 words. Look on the website under guidelines to get all of the requirements for writing reviews.
Answer: Hi Hamaze, can you describe the game? We have daily giveaways where we draw prizes each day, but there's no game aspect to it and it doesn't cost money.
Answer: Hello, you can use this link to have your children's book reviewed by our team: https://onlinebookclub.org/submit-book.php
Answer: Hi, Bruce, You can sign up as a reviewer at: https://onlinebookclub.org/free-books-for-reviews.php Thank you, Scott
Answer: To get paid you need to do paid reviews. But since you are new, you'll have to do at least one volunteer/unpaid review. This is so that the moderators can see how well you are able to keep to the guidelines. There are six reviewer levels in total. The higher levels offer review opportunities with higher payouts. Writing good reviews following guidelines and participating within the bookclub will help get you to higher levels. Hope that helps!
Answer: Hi, Carol, there is a contact link on every page of the website. Here is the direct link to the contact page: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/contact.php
Answer: We are happy to review books in any format. You can upload a copy of your book for review directly in EPUB or PDF format. Alternatively, if the book is already published, we can simply purchase a copy of your book from Amazon for the reviewer at no extra cost to you.
Answer: Yes, we can review books in your genre and have plenty of reviewers in your niche. A huge benefit of having over five million registered members is that no matter how specific or niche your book's genre is, we will have many reviewers who fit that category. Even if only 1% of our 5 million members read a certain genre, that's over 50,000 readers.
Answer: Please refer to the Review Team Guidelines page to understand how the System works using the following link. https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/review-team/guidelines.php
Answer: Thank you for reaching out. You can view the full details about our bulk review packages, including the cost of each of the different options, at: https://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/promo-v-reviews.php
RE: Review ID 76156
Hi, Sharon,
I think you meant to send this as a message to a reviewer of your book, not as a rating of OnlineBookClub.org.
However, if there is any concern about OnlineBookClub.org that would cause you to rate us 4/5 instead of a perfect 5/5, please do let me know. You can email me anytime at:
trustandsafety@onlinebookclub.org
Thank you,
Scott