So, how does the New York Times Book Review select books to review? Good question! Pamela Paul, who’s been the New York Times Book Review editor since 2013 sat down with FOX 5 NY to shed some light on this very common question.
If your book gets reviewed by the New York Times Book Review, you’re almost guaranteed an increase in sales and publicity. You can expect to dish out even more if you’re a major publisher. A one-fifth page ad in the Book Review will cost a whopping $8,830 for small presses. It’s a weekly paper magazine that comes with the Sunday New York Times, which has a circulation of 1.5 million. This is no surprise as the New York Times Book Review is one of the most prominent book review publications out there. One way to do it is to get reviewed by the New York Times Book Review. Many have one goal in common: To become a New York Times bestselling author. New Behind-the-Scenes Story by FOX-5 NY Sheds Light on the Meticulous ProcessĪs a book publicist, I talk to authors and clients on a daily basis.