📰 BookMonty now supports Goodreads, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble, giving you even more places to collect genuine reviews and grow your book's discoverability.
Why this Matters
Most authors focus their indie author marketing efforts entirely on Amazon, and for good reason. Amazon reviews are incredibly important for driving early sales.
But today’s readers don't all shop or hang out in the same place.
Some browse community bookshelves before deciding what to read next. Others buy exclusively on Kobo or Barnes & Noble, especially international readers or those loyal to specific e-readers.
If you're trying to figure out how to get book reviews beyond Amazon, you need to meet readers where they already are.
Why Multi-Platform Book Reviews Matter for Indie Author Marketing
Every single review is a brick that builds social proof. By making it easy for readers to leave feedback on the online bookstores and communities they already use, you can increase your book’s visibility across multiple digital storefronts, not just Amazon.
Whether you publish ebooks, paperbacks, hardcovers, or audiobooks, a broader review presence helps new readers discover your work wherever they prefer to shop.
The Power of Expanding Your Reach
- Goodreads reviews: Tap into the world's largest social network for book lovers, where reviews drive viral word-of-mouth recommendations, bookshelf adds, and organic community discussions.
💡 Want to get even more from Goodreads? Our Level Up Your Authorship (LUYA) section includes a step-by-step guide on leveraging Goodreads reviews to increase your book's visibility and discoverability. Included with every BookMonty membership. - Kobo reviews: Reach millions of dedicated ebook readers outside the United States. Kobo has an especially strong presence in Canada, Australia, Europe, and several international markets.
- Barnes & Noble reviews: Build credibility with the largest retail bookseller in the United States and capture the loyalty of Nook readers who prefer a trusted alternative to Amazon.
Build Book Discoverability That Lasts
Amazon will always be a cornerstone of your book marketing strategy. But knowing how to build reviews beyond Amazon is what separates one-time launches from long-term author careers.
By securing Goodreads reviews, Kobo reviews, and Barnes & Noble reviews alongside your Amazon launch, you give your book the best possible chance to be seen, discussed, reviewed, and bought worldwide.
At BookMonty, our goal is simple: help authors connect with more readers, collect genuine reviews with confidence, and build lasting discoverability for every book they publish.
Because your next reader isn't always shopping on Amazon. 👊