Faithful BookPage readers know there’s more to us than our beloved print edition (you’re reading this blog right now, after all!). This week’s contest highlights four books we’ve featured on the site in March. From guest blog posts, to online-only reviews, to supplementary Q&As (for those moments when a review just isn’t enough), there’s always something to discover with our web exclusive content. Click on the jacket for more on each book.
TO ENTER: Leave a comment telling us what you’d like to see more of on BookPage.com! You can mention a type of content—interviews? Reviews? Author essays? Or get specific about a type of book—do we need to review more science fiction? Romance? Debut authors? Now’s your chance to tell us.
CONTEST RULES: One winner will be chosen by random.org from among entries received by 5 pm CST on Friday, March 22. The winner will receive copies of the four books listed above. Prizes must be shipped to a North American address, and Rhode Island residents are not eligible. (Full contest rules here.) Good luck!
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ETA: Congratulations to our winner, Joan! She would love to see more mysteries and memoirs.
Thanks to all who entered! Contest is now closed.
You do such a wonderful job it’s hard to put a finger on what more you could offer. Maybe more “What to read after …”
Would love to see more cookbooks reviewed.
Would love to see more mysteries reviewed
I love the content so far – but I would like to see more author essays – those almost always interest me.
Love the author interviews – especially love to know what an author is reading and how she/he works.
Wonderful features which I enjoy. So diverse and special. Content from authors would be welcome.
Author interviews are interesting as well as focus on Family sagas – fiction and historicals.
Instead of sending 4 books to 1 person send 1 book to 4 people. I think you should review more romance and paranormal. I also think BookPage should be free for those of us who would like to get it by mail and aren’t near a bookstore who carries it and gives it away FOR FREE.
Contests on Facebook would be cool.
Agreed.
Thanks for those suggestions. BookPage readers who pick up a free copy of our publication every month might want to say thanks to their local bookstore or public library. Just as individuals pay for subscriptions by mail, bookstores and libraries pay to receive BookPage in quantity and provide it free of charge as a service to their patrons. We appreciate their support, and we know readers appreciate the book news and recommendations!
I thank them with words and purchases.
Agreed
My library gives BookPage away free. It’s paid for by the Friends of the Library Group.
background information about the author and the books they enjoy.
I love your current content but if I had to change it just a bit – I would add more author interviews (especially enjoy hearing about the authors that THEY like to read) and less recipes.
Maybe some reviews on craft books (like sewing and needlework), or more cookbooks. However, I LOVE Book Page the way it is. This is just a suggestion.
I like the list of books today but would also like to see more biography/history books reviewed also. Thanks.
I’d like to see what other bookclubs are reading and more on read alikes.
I would like to see more book reviews and upcoming new releases.
If you were to add something to the site, I would like to see maybe a piece on the “exciting” books coming out that week/month/season. It’s always nice to have something to look forward to. That said, I really love what Book Page does already.
As someone who runs a book club, I’d love to see more content specifically for book clubs – recommendations, questions, and what to serve/do at book club to go along with the book.
I love the site as it is, but more author interviews would be great. I love to get the inside story on the inspiration behind the books.
I think you need some more first time authors! We have some tremendous debut authors right now.. Why not show it??
I really enjoy BookPage.com – thank you! I’m on the lookout for international fiction recommendations (non English / translated) – you do have the odd review here, but I’d love to see more.
Author Essays, Young Adult and Mysteries.
Biographies and autobiographies. I love reading about real people and their real lives.
I love reading Book Pages look forward to it each month. The only thing that would help me would be more Book Club picks and how to run a successful Book club.
I like everything you are doing now, maybe more about authors, especially first-time authors as I seem to be reading a lot of great first books… and also, maybe more of “if you loved this book, then you’ll like this one – ” Thanks!
I was so happy when I found BookPage and I enjoy all of the articles. If I have to suggest, I would ask for more mysteries, especially from Victorian and early 2oth century years to be previewed.
I can’t wait to read Joyce Carol Oates new book…love her writing…
Bookpage does a great job of bringing new books to light! Perhaps you could open up a blog for us to chat with each other about some of these books. Thanks.
Overlooked classics. Cookbooks. Travel essays. What authors are reading. New authors. History. Book art. Architecture. Urban planning. Ecology. Science.
I really like the mix you have now, but I guess “more, more” isn’t that constructive. Crime fiction and first books always favorites.
I think that it would be nice if you offered a limited free version of your monthly paper. Also, I wish that the Book Fortunes section was longer. I always find a lot of great books that way. Thank you for all you do!
I always love your reviews! I really appreciate coverage of upcoming books, so I’d say — more of that, please!
I love BookPages, can’t wait to pick-up a copy at the local library. Perhaps more mystery or genealogy/family history book reviews. But I really love the variety.
I love the book reviews and author interviews..I love to see what has just been released or what is coming soon..I read Bookpage to help me decide what I will read next.
I’d love to see more memoirs!
I really enjoy the reviews and always appreciate more, particularly the wide-range. This helps me build a broader to-read list of titles that I may not have picked up.
I always enjoy your author interviews, especially when one is centered around a new book that he/she’s about to publish. I love learning about new releases and books by category as well. Keep them coming.
Mysteries would be good to see more review on, cookbooks as well. Also, what up and coming new authors have to offer and how they started writing. Christian fiction more in detail about some of their authors as well. Love the website and the one from the library as well. I go through it from cover to cover and marking the books that look intriguing and peak my interest. Continue with both as they are awesome!!! Thanks.
I like the book reviews and would like to see more. They let me know if a book is worth taking the time to read or if I should make another choice and be happier with it.
More new author interviews.
It might be cool to take 50 opportunities to review books by authors in the 50 states.
Reviews! Maybe more reviews on non-fiction?
I would like to know what the authors are reading as well as what to read next.
I love to hear what my favorite authors are reading!
Bookpage is a wonderful site! Hmm… maybe more author interviews, and I love seeing reviews of memoirs. The “What to read after…” is great and I’d love to see more of those! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.
I love all the different book related topics you cover, especially the “what to read after” suggestions…….maybe you could have more contest giveaways…..I would LOVE that!!
I would like to see more biographies. I’d also like to comment on book reviews. After many years I’ve learned that it’s best to not allow reviews to influence me. The “blurb business” is disturbing. Fortunately sites, like this one, give us author interviews. I enjoy reading the interviews.
I agree with many of the others about including more author interviews and asking them specifically what they’re reading and how their writing process goes. I really enjoy getting into an author’s brain and learning all the quirky and random things they may not normally share unless prompted to do so.
I like the reviews for choosing what I might like to read next. I’d like a section of reader reviews/suggestions as well as the pros’ thoughts.
Would like to see a book/movie review – comparing the book to the movie it was based on.
I really like this idea. We have a “read the book, see the movie” book club.
I would love to know what authors are reading or what their favorite books are.
I’d like to see more recommendations for paperbacks suited for coed book discussion groups.
More pre-publication announcements
More author interviews!
I would like to read about best selling authors are reading and why.
I like it as it is,more bio’s would be good,but with so many different ones people like,you even out on top..Thanks
I love BookPage no matter what, but I *love* author interviews — most of those, please!
I also love the varied content and interesting articles that are presented. I lead several book clubs and I would like to see more information that would help in making the groups even better. Perhaps some interviews with authors about the creation of their books: what influenced them, why they chose to write about what they did, etc. Also, have them formulate 3 or 4 questions that they feel would encourage a good group discussion of their book. It’s always fun to learn what the author thinks!
I am a librarian who would like more sci-fi reviews. I use BookPage as a reference when I order materials. I don’t know much about sci-fi/fantasy so would love your help!
I would like to see reviews of horror books please.
I LOVE Author essays on things they’ve researched for their books. Also lots of Q&As with authors. It shows their humanity and humor, and I really enjoy knowing them as real people!
Questions for Book Clubs to ask about a certain book they have read for discussions. That would be a good thing..
I would like to see more reviews of mysteries and memoirs.
More fortune telling, more contests, more stuff in the no man’s land between high-brow and low culture.
I personally love the interviews and would like to see more!
BookPage is great! I would like more news on paperbacks and not just the bestseller list. Also more mytery, non-fiction and biographies/memoirs.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy please
I would like to see More interviews please. Also more interviews and reviews with childrens’ authors. Thanks
Picking up the hardcopy Book Page at my local library for later reading in the Jacuzzi lead me to the Book Page online, hence the Monday contest. Luckily I have won several. Thanks. I always want to know who won each week and agree with the other poster that it would be nice to distribute multiple book giveaways to multiple winners.
I also love reading about the authors and what they are reading.
Even more great book reviews and lists of if you liked this book then try these…
I would like to see more about upcoming books and a column to answer questions about whether or not particular authors have a book due.
In my opinion one can never have too many book reviews.
I’d love to see more sweepstakes for free books and/or free ebook downloads.
I miss the Q&A you used to have at the beginning of the paper.
More mysteries
More mysteries.
I love BookPage as it is. But if you insist on adding anything, I could go for more author interviews, especially including what influences their writing and what they like to read.
And more free books. I want to win someday!
Two things I would like for BookPage to do: more YA, science-fiction, fantasy, and history books reviewed; and more recommendations of books to read such as the “Book Fortunes” in your magazine.
Some of my friends read a lot of mysteries, but because of limited time, I would like reviews to point out which new mysteries are more literary in nature and which ones avoid gimmicy plot-lines.
I have to add my two cents in support of author interviews.
I’ll join the chorus on “more author interviews, please.” Always fascinating to hear about the craft behind the book!
I really enjoy what you are doing now. I’d like to see more author interviews. And, I agree with some of the people who suggested multiple book giveaways to multiple people.
I think you are doing a great job, and I always enjoy reading what you have to say. I’d like to see more book reviews as well, but I, for one, am quite satisfied!
I would like more NEW foreign lit in translation. That is to say, debut authors in translation.
Other than that, Book Page is truly wonderful.
I would like to see more contests and also agree with a previous comment that would let 4 different people win one book instead of one person winning all 4. Also would like to see the favorite books of different authors and what they are reading. BookPage is a great reviewer of books!
I would love to see more Science Fiction and Horror. My two favs!
I would like more contest’s and more books from first time authors. Maybe a whole page or section devoted to them.
I think it would be fun to read authors answer their own books discussion question. As a member of a book club I often wonder how the authors answer would match up to our groups thoughts.
Here is a very selfish, but honest, suggestion: more book giveaways sure would be nice. You could make contests more interesting than random draws.
I would love more author interviews.
I would like to see more fantasy books reviewed.
I would like more debut authors and being from the South I am partial to books set in the South or by Southern authors – we are a quirky lot. I have discovered several authors I might never have been able to enjoy if you had not featured them in BookPage. Thanks.
I would like to see more fantasy/science fiction books reviewed. And, more paranormal/urban fantasy reviews also. I usually find some great reads from your magazines! I agree with some of the others, more contests please. Maybe with questions on books, authors, or types of books?
I would like to see more suggestions for historical fiction.
Also would enjoy seeing more reviews.
I would like to see more “new age” or “paranormal” fiction appearing in your newspaper.
Would like more reviews on ‘historical fiction’.
I’d like to see more non-fiction books featured.
Interviews and author essays, please!
I’d love to see more inspiration books reviewed. One of my favorite authors is Charles Martin, and only his first title is on your website.
I love Book Page. I enjoy most everything in your magazine but, If I had to choose I would like even more book reviews. The reviews are very helpful to me when deciding which new book to read.
Thank You Book Page for the chance to win!
I would love to see author essays, not necessarily on their craft but any topic as it’s a great way for the reader to sense whether or not their style makes for an appealing read.
Love to see more mysteries/detective reviewed. Thanks.
I would like to see the online edition of the monthly Bookpage presented in a different format. I have difficulty reading it as it is. But that doesn’t stop me from trying! Thank you for making it available. I rush to read it the first day of every month.
I would like to see more historical and paranormal romance.
Enjoy all your offerings. Maybe author’s recommendations of books to read (after you’ve read their latest!) – favorite books, books that inspired, etc.
How about reader interviews? You could have readers discuss books that really affected them. Or readers could ask questions of authors and the authors could answer. I’m always looking for good books for my 10-year-old daughter, so I’d love to see more reviews of books for that age.
How about a ‘How I got to this point’ in starting their writing career?
I love this site and it gives me such great books to add to my “wanna read” list. I enter the contest every week and someday I know I will win. One thing I would like to see is “If you liked this book, you will love…” I have found some really good books on recommendations of this kind. I also like to know what my fave authors are reading for pleasure. You have a great site – Thanks!
Enjoy all your reviews and suggestions. Perhpas less romance and mind candy type of stuff.
I love bookpage. I am in a book club with women who are very diverse
In their literary selections. I would appreciate titles, fiction and non- fiction, to satisfy a group like this. We need to be challenged.
Thank you.
Interviews! I’d like to see more interviews with so many people. Authors! Booksellers! Publishers! Readers! Illustrators! Editors! What goes in in their heads when they’re working? What did they read when they were kids? What books have they re-read a hundred times? Where is their favorite place to read? What book do they wish that THEY had written? How do they feel about ebooks vs real books? Have they taken trips for research, or because of a book that they read? You name a job involving books, and I’d like to hear from/about that person….
I enjoy reading more about novels that are suspense or thrillers
You don’t need to change a thing! I read every word every month of the print edition and,of course, the emails. I love Bookpage!
How about an “If you liked this book, try this book(s)” type section?
Autobiographies and nonfiction
Good job already. I would enjoy more author interviews, what authors are reading, more nonfiction coverage.
I would like to see more paperback reads for bc’s. Thanks!
Love your work maybe a few more memories nonfiction.
More first time authors or travel books.
i would like to see more biographies-and usa history books!
I think it would be great to do a recommended if you like segment to help people find new books.
Book page is great! I like to read about the authors, how they started, etc.
Love biography and travel especially but just reading makes my life so much fuller and knowledgeable.
I’d like to see more debut authors.
I love Bookpage. I love reviews of new books. It is how I figure out what new books I want to read.
I love the reviews. Can’t get enough of them. Especially for audiobooks.
I love this site…but the only thing is giving 4 people books instead one having 4 is a great suggestion,..but it might be harder on your end and we’re grateful for it all any way you do it,Thanks
I look forward every month to your publication. I like it just the way it is. I pick up copies at my library for friends that can’t get to the library and they also look forward to it every month.
I have enjoyed reading for years and am interested in forthcoming books. so more of that please.
I like it just the way it is. I pick up Bookpage every month at my library and read it cover to cover. Thanks.
More reviews on sports books and film related books, please!
Love Bookpages! More fiction & Young Adult please. (I’m not young but I love Hunger Games, Delirum,etc)
More contests! Plus more author interviews.
I like your coverage of things I don’t read, but as a mystery/espionage fan, could never have too much in that genre. Also, something along the lines of “If you liked this, then try …” ?
Thanks
I’d always love to see more “If you liked this, then you’ll love this!” type of lists.
And Young Adult material. Never can get enough of that.
I’d like to see more reviews of books from indie presses.
I enjoy reading what my favorite authors are reading or what other authors they recommend.
I really enjoy what you have been doing…the only thng that I could think of is if you like reading this book … here are some you also may like…
I’d like to see more books specifically recommended for book groups, also perhaps some tips on making book groups especially interesting.
Love book pages both in print (except my library always runs out quickly) & on line.
Would love to see more mystery reviews. Also, feature reviews and interviews with the new, hot Scandinavian authors. Otherwise, well done!
You are just great the way you are. I look forward to reading “Book Page each and every month.
I love the Tip of the Icepick section! It would be nice if you could do that for science fiction/fantasy also.
Love to read about all the great new authors!
I would like to see more of “If you liked ____, you might also like _____.” Thank you.
I would like to see more regional authors featured. I especially like reading Southern authors but I know there are authors from other regions never featured or bought by our local libraries. I like All types of books, especially the Christian authors that write a story that is well-written. Thank you for publishing such a work for all of us that love to read about our books and use your publication as a way to find new books and authors.
I WOULDNT MIND LEARNING ABOUT THE WRITERS. ALSO
MORE ON MYSTERY, THRILLERS, & NEW UP & COMING
WRITERS
I always like to know if plans have already been made to turn a reviewed book into a film; but I also think you do great as it is.
Keep up the great work! More of all that you currently do would be wonderful – just can’t get enough!
More for/about book clubs. Discussion starters and author intervies especially what inspired the book or what the author hoped to teach/convey in the story.
And of course, more give aways!
Maybe more of each type of reviews — say if there were going to be 3, do 6 shorter ones.
BookPage is great as is, but maybe add a section about books (some old, some current) that have been made into movies…sometimes the titles are different, so it’s not always obvious. Another thought – a list/review of past Pulitzer Prize winning books. Thanks!
You do a great job, and I’ve referred at least three other people to Book Page and BP XTRA. I look forward to every issue. My library’s “Friends” provide the free copies every month. I hesitate to ask for more of anything, because I think you cover all genres’ so well. BUT, if asked, I’d vote for more fiction…literary and historical fiction.
Thanks for a great publication.
Look forward to receiving the Book Pages and read from cover to cover & Mark those books I’d like to read so having more book reviews, debut authors and upcoming releases would be great.
As much as I love fiction and your comprehensive reviews, I read a lot of nonfiction books on knitting, sewing, quilting,etc. Do you think there would be much of a demand for this type of book within your reviews? I’m a little geeky when it comes to this type of book and have trouble getting my fill. (I’m voracious!)
Also, maybe I’ve missed this if you already are providing this type of review. I love to read books by new authors. Would other readers be interested in a book review that compares older authors with brand spanking new ones? Such as, if you like Christopher Moore, you’ll love (fill in the blank)? Thank you for such an informative publication. Just want more!
I would love to see more mid-list suggestions and reviews. Sometimes the best surprises are the little known books that will grab us and never let go. I sometimes just pluck books off the library shelf to see what “surprise” I might get. There have been some jewels among the lemons!! I also love debut authors. Their books always seem to be the story they want to tell.
This is my first time visiting but it looks completely wonderful. I love the quirky southern books and magical/realism genres.
I like the reviews, as that gives me a little insight into authors I haven’t read. The author interviews are also fun, as I like knowing the backstory!
I AM EXCITED WAITING FOR OUR LIBRARY TO PUT OUT THE NEW ISSUES OF BOOKPAGES@MONTH’S END. I SEND ONE TO MY SISTER IN MICHIGAN &ONE TO DAUGHTER#3 IN CA. I CANNOT THINK OF ANYTHING TO IMPROVE THE ISSUE, ACCEPT MORE FREQUENT BOOK CROSSWORD PUZZLES. THANK YOU.
I collect books by my home-state authors. Maybe a round-up of authors, state-by-state?
Gardening books.
In general the issues are pretty satisfying–however, if I were to add anything it would be boos from more English (or British Isles) writers.
The above suggestions are all good but I can’t think of anything else so far.
I would look forward to nonfiction mystery reviews, historical fiction, biographies and autobiographies. As you can tell, I am into the truth!
P.S. And more book give-aways would be fantabulous!
How about a list of Bestsellers in Spanish? This is something different to add to a book reader’s favorite magazine. There are so many bilingual readers in this country.
What authors are reading/have read, and what books are their favorites or have inspired them.
I would like to see more books for middle and high school students!
I really enjoy all aspects. However, I would love to see more of, “Readers who enjoyed this book also liked that book.” (And more give aways!)
I love all you include on the Book Page…if I would have to add something..how about more Christian Fiction and maybe have a section to connect to your favorite author or publisher to learn more about them and what is up and coming.
It would be great to see best sellers and prize winners from the past, review one classic per issue fo example.
I always get excited when I see your magazine in my e-mail. I think it is just great and think you are doing a terrific job. The only thing I can suggest is articles about what our favorite authors like to read. Keep up the great work.
I would love to see more Mystery & Thrillers.
I really enjoy the interviews because they give you a lot of insight into a book that you wouldn’t normally have just be reading it.
would love to see more cookbooks!
I would love to see more thrillers and horror…. I am so into these and unlike most people I like to read these at night. It puts a special twist on the books for me.
Bookpage i beg of you don’t change a thing. Please don’t give in to demands for more genre fiction or (egads) cookbooks and such. You guys are my go-to website to discover what is coming in literary fiction. You are doing a great job!
How about the best of – various themes- best in adventure writing, best in sports writing, best in presidential biography, best of coming of age etc
Always enjoyed your print edition free from my library. They no longer offer it because of costs. Thank heavens for this web edition.
I love looking through BookPage. I would occasionally like to see what books other authors enjoyed reading, too.
More young adult books and even preschool books.
Books for book clubs in paperback/trade paperback form, and suggestions such as questions, foods, games that could be coordinated with a particular book.
I would love to see more reviews of debut authors.
Would love to see more mysteries and up and coming new authors.
Would love to see more author interviews – old and new!
I’d love to see more news on highly anticipated releases of all genres. Have been a BookPage reader for many years, and you just keep getting better! Thanks for a great publication.
Love BookPage. More author interviews with their favorite books listed. Thanks for the contests also.
We have the book reviews, now show us where to purchase them. So many book chains have disappeared lately, it would be great to know some of the nicer places to make our choices.
I would love to see more craft books featured in the monthly Book Page.
First, I turn to the reviews, then the interviews. More of both would be great.
I like info on new books. Also like to read about an author’s writing process and where ideas originate.
I would love to see book club selections and how book clubs go about selecting their books. Great web-site!
I would like a brief list of readers favorites from when they were children. It could just be a list of 10 or so every month from emailed comments.
I would love to see more literary fiction and teen reviews. As a librarian, I receive the most questions about these genres. Thank you!
In a Decade – Books that have been issued 10 years ago but have become classics since. It would be an interesting side bar on the website. And a reminder of good books.
I know I’m too late for the contest, but this is my first time on here. I just found out about Bookpage and I like what I see and read.