Your books deserve
to be found
You poured years into writing your book. You navigated publishing, formatting, cover design, distribution. And then... silence.
Sound familiar? You are not alone.
Free to start — no credit card required.
The problem every indie author faces
Four million books are published every year. Most never get a single review. Goodreads is a graveyard for undiscovered titles. NetGalley costs $450/month. The system is fundamentally broken for everyone except the biggest names with the biggest marketing budgets.
ShelfGlow changes that.
A discovery platform built for indie authors
ShelfGlow connects your catalog with readers who actually want to find books like yours. Not random browsers. Passionate readers looking for their next great read.
Full catalog listing
Covers, descriptions, genres, series support, and purchase links — all in one place.
Real reader reviews
Reviews from readers who genuinely want to engage with your work, not random passersby.
Author-controlled distribution
Direct readers to Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo, or your own site. You keep 100% of revenue.
Genre matching & SEO
Genre-based discovery puts your books in front of the right readers. SEO from day one.
ARC distribution
Get early readers before launch. Collect feedback, build buzz, and gather reviews that matter.
Reader engagement analytics
See who engages with your work, track ARC requests, and understand your audience better.
"Stop competing with algorithms.
Start connecting with readers."ShelfGlow — built for the books that deserve to be found.
How it works
Get up and running in minutes.
Create your author profile
Add your bio, photo, and links to your other platforms in minutes.
Upload your catalog
List your books with covers, blurbs, genres, and purchase links. Series support included.
Get discovered
ShelfGlow handles discovery, genre matching, and review collection. You focus on writing.
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the plan that fits your publishing goals
Free
Get started with basic listing
- Author profile with bio & photo
- Full catalog listing
- Reader reviews
- Genre matching & SEO
- No distribution links
- No ARC distribution
- Limited visibility
Shelf
Full features for serious authors
- Everything in Free
- Distribution links to your channels
- ARC distribution system
- Enhanced visibility
- Reader engagement analytics
- Priority support
Featured
Boost your book for 30 days
- Homepage feature spot
- Genre page highlight
- Email newsletter inclusion
- Social media promotion
- 30-day boost period
Publisher
For authors with multiple titles
- Unlimited book listings
- All Shelf features
- Bulk upload tools
- Advanced analytics
- Custom author page
- Priority placement
Ready to be discovered?
Create your author account and list your first book today. Free to start, no credit card required.