ARC Reader Campaigns
Join our ARC (Advance Reader Copy) community! Get early access to unreleased books from indie authors and help shape their success with reviews and feedback. It's free to join and participate.
What is an ARC Read?
An ARC (Advance Reader Copy) is an early version of a book sent to readers before its official publication date. Authors use ARCs to gather honest reviews, build word-of-mouth buzz, and prepare for launch day. At Indie Supporters Book Nook, we connect indie authors with passionate readers who are ready to read early and share their thoughts.
How Readers Join ARC Campaigns
Joining an ARC campaign is simple and completely free. Browse the open campaigns above, click Apply Now, and complete a short application form. If selected, you will receive the digital book and be asked to post a review on Amazon, Goodreads, or your preferred platform by the review deadline. There is no obligation to purchase — your review is the only thing we ask for in return.
How Authors Can Submit an ARC Campaign
Are you an indie author looking to launch your next book with a strong review base? We offer ARC management as part of our platform. Authors can submit a campaign for approval, set application windows, manage reader selection, and distribute their ebook directly through our system. Delivery to Kindle is also supported. Register as an author to get started.
Why ARC Reviews Matter for Indie Authors
Reviews are crucial for indie author visibility. Books with early review momentum rank higher in Amazon searches, attract more readers organically, and signal quality to new potential buyers. ARC readers are a vital part of the indie publishing ecosystem — they give books the social proof they need to succeed without a traditional publisher’s marketing budget. If you love supporting indie authors, becoming an ARC reader is one of the most impactful things you can do.
Ties That Bind
by A.D Stevens/Andrew Stevens
When Mel chooses a neglected fixer-upper for her fresh start, she expects dust, repairs and more work than good sense. She doesn’t expect Anton. Anton is charming, protective, infuriating…and apparently a ghost. Bound to the house and missing pieces of his past, he should be impossible to fall for. Yet as unexplained messages and shared dreams draw them closer, their connection becomes more intimate—and more real—than either expected. But Anton is fading. A battered book, an engraved watch and an unconventional psychic may hold the answers, but uncovering the truth could tear them apart. Some bonds defy distance. Some defy death. And some demand the courage to let go. A warm, witty and steamy paranormal romance filled with mystery, emotion and an unforgettable connection. Recommended for readers aged 16+ due to mature themes and sexual content.
Otherwise Normal
by S E David
Mitch is a bad gay – he hates ABBA – yet despite problems of his own, he’s always ready to step in to help his friends down at the Merch. There’s Lennie, the cross-dressing owner, watching his business slowly fail; Liesel, confused and lacking confidence to take the next step; and Adam, who is dragging a whole wagonload of mocking demons behind him. And if this wasn’t enough, who is the sinister stranger who calls himself Dax, and what exactly is he up to? Otherwise Normal is a fast, humorous, ultimately upbeat novel following a diverse LGBT+ cast, while at the same time celebrating the community’s differences and ability to work together to overcome adversity.
Jamie and the Internet Troll
by Matthew Massey
“A funny, slightly scary, slightly gross, middle grade adventure that explores the essentials of staying safe online” When Jamie clicks on a curious pop‑up that appears on his hand-me-down tablet, a real‑life internet troll named Bully Bogrot escapes and it’s not long before it’s terrorising his school, desperate for attention. With the help of his best friend Mia, Jamie must outsmart the creature using the one thing trolls can’t stand: being ignored. But as chaos spreads and the troll grows stronger, can they shrink him down and send him back before the whole school descends into anarchy?