Welcome To
Find your place in The Bookish Circle.
A community where readers discover independent authors through genre-based circles built around the stories they love.
Buying direct lets authors stay in control of their work, their worlds, and their circles.
Chapter One
The bookish world is fragmented
- •Discovery shaped by algorithms and ad spend
- •Real authors harder to find and trust
- •Readers and stories spread across too many places
Chapter Two
Welcome to a connected bookish community
The Bookish Circle brings books, readers, and authors into one place. Here, discovery doesn't end at the book—authors are present, their worlds continue, and readers can stay connected beyond a single purchase.
Connected author spaces
Authors are truly here. Their books, updates, storefronts, and worlds live in one place.
Discovery that keeps going
Join genre Circles to be the first to know when new books are published, and join author Circles to get release alerts and updates directly from the author.
Bookish opportunities
Readers can step deeper into the bookish world through ARCs, street teams, book boxes, and other ways to take part beyond the page.
Chapter Three
How It Works
Step 1
Create your Reader Portal
Sign up for a free reader portal and join the genre Circles you love — one, a few, or all of them. Your Circles shape your experience across Bookish Circle.
Step 2
Explore and collect
Discover books and authors you haven't come across before. Save titles to your TBR shelf, join an author's Circle to step into their world and, when you're ready, you can buy directly from the author.
Step 3
Grow your bookish world
Your Circles never stop expanding. New stories, authors, and opportunities emerge as you explore and return. Think ARCs, Street Team signups, and Book Boxes!
Chapter Four
Why it feels different here
Discovery without distortion
Books are not displayed based on ad spend or paid placement. We leveled that playing field.
Authors are present and real
Readers find real authors behind the books, with dedicated spaces that reflect their work and worlds.
A bookish world that stays connected
Stories and their authors don't disappear after the first read. Their work, updates, and worlds remain connected in one place.
A place to return to
Bookish Circle isn't a place you visit once. It grows over time, giving you reasons to come back and stay curious.