NetGalley offers a wealth of insightful data that sheds light on the latest trends and preferences, and we’re thrilled to focus on Independent Books & Publishers this month. If you haven’t browsed these categories recently, you may be missing out! In 2023, indie publishers added nearly 2,500 new books, generating a lot of engagement and excitement from the NetGalley community.
Read on for a glimpse at some of the Most Requested and Top Performing Indie Reads
Most Requested* Indie Reads
On average, books by independent publishers receive about 280 requests and auto-approvals. This includes activity generated when a publisher invites a reader to access the book using the NetGalley widget or makes the book available to ‘Read Now’, in addition to organic requests from NetGalley members. The Feedback Ratio (amount of Feedback returned based on all types of approval) is 24%.
Top Performing** Indie Reads
Case Study: Every Day is Christmas by Karen Schaler
A beloved name in Christmas romance, Karen Schaler’s newest book is bringing joy to readers everywhere. Was Every Day is Christmas love at “frost” sight for NetGalley members too? Let’s find out!
- 180 Feedback as of February, 2024
- Over 3,300 Impressions
- 100% of approved Librarians recommend the book through Reader’s Advisory, book clubs, events.
- 11% of all readers requested the book due to word of mouth recommendations!
- See Karen’s previously listed books with Hawktale Publishing on NetGalley here!
Case Study: Avocado Magic by Taltal Levi
Beautiful illustrations, family sweetness, and learning about avocados– what’s not to love! NetGalley members praised Avocado Magic for being a heartwarming story about patience and believing in yourself.
- Love this book’s cover? We did too! Avocado Magic was featured on our Homepage for a full week!
- 95% of approved Educators recommended their students read or purchase this book
- 100% of Booksellers are likely to handsell this book
- The book’s illustrations were by far the thing NetGalley members loved most about this book in their reviews
- Check out NorthSouth Book’s other books on NetGalley here!
Case Study: So Late in the Day by Claire Keegan
From Booker Prize Finalist and bestselling author of Small Things Like These, NetGalley members called this book of short stories “succinct yet impactful” and “profound”. Here’s what NetGalley members thought of So Late in the Day:
- 369 feedback as of February, 2024
- Over 6,700 impressions
- 100% of Booksellers who submitted feedback suggested they would purchase this book for their stores
- 92% of Reviewers would recommend this book/author to their audience
- 277 four and five star reviews were generated from NetGalley members
- Check out Grove Atlantic’s other books here!
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This newsletter was sent to 25,500 members who are interested in Indie Reads, and saw a 66% open rate!
Information in this article is from December 2023, unless otherwise specified. Data includes details from NetGalley.com.