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What to Do When You DNF a NetGalley Book

Deciding to DNF (an abbreviation for ‘did not finish’) is an occurrence that most bookworms are familiar with. There are a lot of reasons why a reader might DNF a book or…
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How to Plan Content on Your Bookish Social Media Channels

Starting a bookish social media channel is exciting, but to help it grow you’ll need to produce content with some regularity. Here’s a look at how to start planning your social media…

10 Things You Should Include in Your NetGalley Profile

The key to having the best experience possible on NetGalley starts with a strong Profile. After all, the information in your Profile is crucial in helping publishers decide whether to approve or…
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20 Bookish Stickers for Decorating Your E-Reader

Want to know what a NetGalley member’s favorite accessory is? Their e-reader, of course! Like any good accessory, an e-reader can be customized with stickers to show off your reader personality—from favorite…

17 Ways to Celebrate National Book Lovers Day

We’ll take any excuse to celebrate our love of the written word, and National Book Lovers Day (August 9) gives us a great one. Here are some of our favorite ways to…
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Join the #NetGalleyBingo Summer Reading Challenge!

Want a fun way to reach your NetGalley goals this summer? Tackle your TBR pile and boost your NetGalley stats with #NetGalleyBingo! ​​How to Play —NetGalley Bingo will run from August 1,…
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6 Benefits of Listening to Audiobooks

Audiobooks are continuing to grow more popular, and if you haven’t listened to one yet you may be wondering what the hype is all about. You may even be reluctant to try…
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Answering NetGalley Members’ FAQs About ARCs

Gather round, readers! The NetGalley team loves sharing our insight and wisdom to help you become the best book advocates you can be. Through the We Are Bookish newsletter and NetGalley social…

10 Things You Might Not Know About NetGalley

Think you know all there is to know about NetGalley? Here we’re offering answers to some of the most common questions from members, and sharing some insider info about our team! Whether…

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