Become an iRead Bookstagram Tour Host!
With the growing influence of Instagram, many authors are seeking bookstagrammers (book loving Instagrammers) to promote their books to potential readers. If you love books and have an Instagram account, consider joining our growing list of iRead Bookstagram Tour Hosts.
What we look for in Instagram tour hosts:
With the growing influence of Instagram, many authors are seeking bookstagrammers (book loving Instagrammers) to promote their books to potential readers. If you love books and have an Instagram account, consider joining our growing list of iRead Bookstagram Tour Hosts.
What we look for in Instagram tour hosts:
- First and foremost, we look for reliable tour hosts.
- Your Instagram account must be at least 6 months old. It's okay if you don't have a lot of followers yet. We will be glad to help your following grow.
- As a bookstagram tour host, you agree to receive email requests to participate in book tours where you can opt in or simply ignore if not interested. In exchange for a free physical book or ARC (advance review copy) you will agree to post an original picture of the book, plus a book spotlight or an honest review expressing your honest opinion about the book.
- Your Instagram post will be posted on the date you are scheduled to participate for the tour you choose to host. We provide a press release with all the book's information, including the author's bio and photo.
- If you cannot post on the date scheduled, you will inform the tour coordinator to reschedule.
- Ideally, your review should be at least 150 words.
- We love tour hosts who also cross-post their reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and other sites.
- We prefer family friendly sites, however if your blog contains material unsuitable for viewers under 18, please indicate this on your blog.
- We reserve the right to remove you from our bookstagram host list if you do not reply to our reminder emails, if you do not post your reviews without good reason or write reviews with derogatory or rude comments
- Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions for iRead Tour Hosts page for more information.
Benefits of being a tour host:
Besides getting free books delivered right to your mailbox, your Instagram account will gain added exposure and traffic when we promote and back-link to you. Authors and publishers will also be promoting the tour on their websites and blogs. You will have the opportunity to meet authors and get to know them better. Best of all, you'll discover books and genres you may not have read in the past. And we do love to reward our hard-working tour hosts with incentives.
iRead Incentive Program:
At iRead, we appreciate the the time and efforts our tour hosts expend to help us promote our authors. We've come up with an incentive program that rewards you for these efforts. We give our tour hosts credits for their published posts. For every 20 credits - can be gained by posting reviews, book spotlights, guest posts or interviews - you will get a $10 Amazon gift card. Posting your review on Goodreads will count as one credit, and posting on Amazon and Audible will count as two credits each, therefore, accelerating your number of credits. All you need to do is submit the links to your reviews. Therefore: 20 credits = $10 PayPal Gift Card! So far we've given hundreds of gift cards to our bloggers!
Join our team!
We are currently looking for bookstagrammers who want to host book tours. Our tour hosts are primarily from US and Canada, however, we are also looking for UK and any international book bloggers for authors who don't mind sending review copies overseas and want to expand their audiences. Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you. Sign up today!
Please fill out the form below (scroll to bottom) and we will get back to you. Sign up today!
Besides getting free books delivered right to your mailbox, your Instagram account will gain added exposure and traffic when we promote and back-link to you. Authors and publishers will also be promoting the tour on their websites and blogs. You will have the opportunity to meet authors and get to know them better. Best of all, you'll discover books and genres you may not have read in the past. And we do love to reward our hard-working tour hosts with incentives.
iRead Incentive Program:
At iRead, we appreciate the the time and efforts our tour hosts expend to help us promote our authors. We've come up with an incentive program that rewards you for these efforts. We give our tour hosts credits for their published posts. For every 20 credits - can be gained by posting reviews, book spotlights, guest posts or interviews - you will get a $10 Amazon gift card. Posting your review on Goodreads will count as one credit, and posting on Amazon and Audible will count as two credits each, therefore, accelerating your number of credits. All you need to do is submit the links to your reviews. Therefore: 20 credits = $10 PayPal Gift Card! So far we've given hundreds of gift cards to our bloggers!
Join our team!
We are currently looking for bookstagrammers who want to host book tours. Our tour hosts are primarily from US and Canada, however, we are also looking for UK and any international book bloggers for authors who don't mind sending review copies overseas and want to expand their audiences. Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you. Sign up today!
Please fill out the form below (scroll to bottom) and we will get back to you. Sign up today!
What our tour hosts are saying about working with iRead:
"Laura Fabiani has successfully created an amazing Book Tour/Promotion business. As one of the earliest Bloggers to participate in her tours, I have always been impressed with the epitome of business competency and verve she possesses and what a faultless example she is as a Tour Host."
- Lu Ann @ Rockin Book Reviews
"I love working with iRead Book Tours. Laura does a wonderful job with us and is a good friend to me though I've only been working with her for 2 years. Laura is easy to get a hold of and will work with you. If you have a problem, you can talk to her. She's understanding. Through the tours, I found new authors, some who have become my favorite authors. I've even found new book bloggers to follow. I enjoy working with this company and will be with them for a long time."
- Lindsay @ Nighttime Reading Center
"Since 2013 or so, I have been part of a lot of awesome book tour companies. Unfortunately with some I had to part, and with others I continue to remain. iRead Book Tours as well as its sister company Italy Book Tours are ones I remain with. There are a lot benefits that I enjoy in hosting iRead Book Tours as well as Italy Book Tours on my blog; one discovering some pretty awesome reads that I might not have known about, and another is working with passionate and dedicated Laura Fabiani and Debra Schoenberger who understand the value of being a reviewer and add awesome incentive of amazon gift cards in addition to free reads. The books that iRead Book Tours as well as Italy Book Tours specialize in, from what I can see, are indie, which makes it highly likely that a hidden gem is waiting to be discovered by the reviewer."
- Svetlana @ Svetlana's Reads and Views
"With Laura and I sharing the same name, I felt a quick connection with her. We’ve had some fun chats and I feel I’ve come to know her. The authors and books I’ve shared through the tours are fabulous and I’ve come to follow many a new author this way.Working with Laura is always a pleasure. She’s quick to respond and always happy to go the extra mile to make sure I have everything I need to present a lovely post. I’m looking forward to many more years of sharing."
- Laura @ FUONLYKNEW
"Founded by Laura Fabiani, an avid reader and reviewer herself, you will find iRead an excellent choice if you are interesting in a virtual tour with your own book. Ms Fabiani is a professional all the way through, handing every detail with precision from start to finish. I’m always impressed how well she stays on top of the busy tour schedules.Many authors have enjoyed increased success on her tours, as is evidenced by the number of return writers we see. As reviewers, we have gotten to know many new authors that we might have missed without her tours. It’s always a pleasure working with iRead."
- Merry @ Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine
"We first met Laura through a tour featuring Lauren Carr, a favorite author of mine. Ms. Fabiani impressed with her professionalism, her thorough detail and timeliness, and her enthusiasm for the tour. Every tour we have been a part of since has maintained the same high standards. With a wide variety of authors and books, it is always a treat to receive notice of a coming tour. Since that first tour, we’ve done many reviews, interviews, and guest articles written by popular authors of both fiction and non-fiction. If you are interested in promoting your book, you will definitely want to contact Laura at iRead Book Tours. It’s a wonderful way to spread the word."
- Merry @ Mystery Suspense Reviews
"There are many reasons I really like about working with iRead Book Tours, but here are my top three, five, no six (if I keep thinking the list will keep growing!):
"Not only am I a book blogger and reviewer but I have published three books of my own. iRead Book Tours was my first and only choice to tour my books because Laura understands the book market and can help you in ways you never thought of. She is quick to answer any questions you have and is on top of all the social media aspects of promoting your book. I’m glad that iRead is so successful because Laura has put her heart and a tremendous amount of energy into being the best in the book promotion business. Yah!"
- Debra @ #redhead.with.book
"I have worked with Laura doing reviews, spotlights and giveaways for probably 2 out of those three years. I love working with iRead Book Tours as I love promoting authors. I have been doing this since 2009 and have come across some awesome authors and books during that time! Laura has always been professional in her correspondence and her creation of the posts that we use!"
- Kathleen @ Celticlady's Reviews
"Laura is one of the most amazing individuals I have ever worked with. She is always there to answer my questions within the hour, she is super organized and her content is always flawless. She knows not only what authors and bloggers need but also what readers want and need to know about the novel. She presents this information in an easy to follow format not only for readers but for bloggers as well. She hosts a wide variety of books and I have never been disappointed with hosting a tour spot with her – from communicating about available tours, to receiving books and to receiving information about the book spot.It has been a pleasure to work with Laura and I can not wait to continue working with her in the future!"
- Carla @ Working Mommy Journal
"I am proud to say I have been taking part in iRead tours for almost 2 years. iRead Book Tours is dedicated to helping bloggers have the best resources in a timely manners so that posting during a tour is easy and enjoyable. The disclosure of what a book's rating might be and why makes this the perfect way for bloggers to not request a book that may have content that I as a reader might not want to read. I love the variety of books that iRead Book Tours offers as well as the format options in both text (physical or digital) and audio."
- Meagan @ Blooming With Books
"I have been a reviewer for iRead book tours from a long time and I love their professionalism in promoting books."
- Mahathi @ Fantastic Feathers
"I have worked with iRead Book Tours for a couple years and Laura is one of the best coordinators to work with. As my TBR list gets longer and longer, I’ve gotten pickier about who I do tours wih but I always try to make room for her tours."
- Dawn @ Bound 4 Escape and Bound 2 Escape
"Whether you are an author looking for innovative ways to market your book or a book reviewer ready to connect with a great company, iRead Book Tours offers a professional and quality experience to each and every client/reviewer. I am a fan."
- Marilyn @ Olio by Marilyn
"I have come to appreciate how iRead Book Tours gives special attention to every book that tours with them; they are clearly passionate about books while not forgetting the authors behind them. That is why they go beyond plain marketing, helping instead authors get the best exposure using traditional review tours. Laura is not the only wonderful person to work with; iRead has brought together a great group of book bloggers and authors as part of her staff. And in contrast to so many other book tour services, iRead focuses on a few quality books, reaching out in a well-thought out strategic manner rather than bombarding bloggers with generic email after email. This is why, if you are an author looking for a way to market your blog, I would strongly recommend iRead Book Tours."
- Sahar @ Sahar's Blog
Join our team!
We are currently looking for bookstagrammers who want to host book tours. Our tour hosts are primarily from US and Canada, however, we are also looking for UK and any international book bloggers for authors who don't mind sending review copies overseas and want to expand their audiences. Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you. Sign up today!
"Laura Fabiani has successfully created an amazing Book Tour/Promotion business. As one of the earliest Bloggers to participate in her tours, I have always been impressed with the epitome of business competency and verve she possesses and what a faultless example she is as a Tour Host."
- Lu Ann @ Rockin Book Reviews
"I love working with iRead Book Tours. Laura does a wonderful job with us and is a good friend to me though I've only been working with her for 2 years. Laura is easy to get a hold of and will work with you. If you have a problem, you can talk to her. She's understanding. Through the tours, I found new authors, some who have become my favorite authors. I've even found new book bloggers to follow. I enjoy working with this company and will be with them for a long time."
- Lindsay @ Nighttime Reading Center
"Since 2013 or so, I have been part of a lot of awesome book tour companies. Unfortunately with some I had to part, and with others I continue to remain. iRead Book Tours as well as its sister company Italy Book Tours are ones I remain with. There are a lot benefits that I enjoy in hosting iRead Book Tours as well as Italy Book Tours on my blog; one discovering some pretty awesome reads that I might not have known about, and another is working with passionate and dedicated Laura Fabiani and Debra Schoenberger who understand the value of being a reviewer and add awesome incentive of amazon gift cards in addition to free reads. The books that iRead Book Tours as well as Italy Book Tours specialize in, from what I can see, are indie, which makes it highly likely that a hidden gem is waiting to be discovered by the reviewer."
- Svetlana @ Svetlana's Reads and Views
"With Laura and I sharing the same name, I felt a quick connection with her. We’ve had some fun chats and I feel I’ve come to know her. The authors and books I’ve shared through the tours are fabulous and I’ve come to follow many a new author this way.Working with Laura is always a pleasure. She’s quick to respond and always happy to go the extra mile to make sure I have everything I need to present a lovely post. I’m looking forward to many more years of sharing."
- Laura @ FUONLYKNEW
"Founded by Laura Fabiani, an avid reader and reviewer herself, you will find iRead an excellent choice if you are interesting in a virtual tour with your own book. Ms Fabiani is a professional all the way through, handing every detail with precision from start to finish. I’m always impressed how well she stays on top of the busy tour schedules.Many authors have enjoyed increased success on her tours, as is evidenced by the number of return writers we see. As reviewers, we have gotten to know many new authors that we might have missed without her tours. It’s always a pleasure working with iRead."
- Merry @ Jaquo Lifestyle Magazine
"We first met Laura through a tour featuring Lauren Carr, a favorite author of mine. Ms. Fabiani impressed with her professionalism, her thorough detail and timeliness, and her enthusiasm for the tour. Every tour we have been a part of since has maintained the same high standards. With a wide variety of authors and books, it is always a treat to receive notice of a coming tour. Since that first tour, we’ve done many reviews, interviews, and guest articles written by popular authors of both fiction and non-fiction. If you are interested in promoting your book, you will definitely want to contact Laura at iRead Book Tours. It’s a wonderful way to spread the word."
- Merry @ Mystery Suspense Reviews
"There are many reasons I really like about working with iRead Book Tours, but here are my top three, five, no six (if I keep thinking the list will keep growing!):
- I always know the rating for the books so I can pick books that I am comfortable with.
- There is a wide variety of genres to pick from on the ongoing tours: Children's. Middle Grade, YA, Teens, Mystery, Romance, other Fiction and Non-Fiction.
- It is easy to sign up to spotlight or review and often a giveaway is included to share with others.
- The iRead Team always sends my date and/or the tour list right away so I can calendar my post.
- The media kit is always provided early with content and choices that make it easy to put together a post.
- Laura is lovely to work with and the staff have been responsive and efficient also."
"Not only am I a book blogger and reviewer but I have published three books of my own. iRead Book Tours was my first and only choice to tour my books because Laura understands the book market and can help you in ways you never thought of. She is quick to answer any questions you have and is on top of all the social media aspects of promoting your book. I’m glad that iRead is so successful because Laura has put her heart and a tremendous amount of energy into being the best in the book promotion business. Yah!"
- Debra @ #redhead.with.book
"I have worked with Laura doing reviews, spotlights and giveaways for probably 2 out of those three years. I love working with iRead Book Tours as I love promoting authors. I have been doing this since 2009 and have come across some awesome authors and books during that time! Laura has always been professional in her correspondence and her creation of the posts that we use!"
- Kathleen @ Celticlady's Reviews
"Laura is one of the most amazing individuals I have ever worked with. She is always there to answer my questions within the hour, she is super organized and her content is always flawless. She knows not only what authors and bloggers need but also what readers want and need to know about the novel. She presents this information in an easy to follow format not only for readers but for bloggers as well. She hosts a wide variety of books and I have never been disappointed with hosting a tour spot with her – from communicating about available tours, to receiving books and to receiving information about the book spot.It has been a pleasure to work with Laura and I can not wait to continue working with her in the future!"
- Carla @ Working Mommy Journal
"I am proud to say I have been taking part in iRead tours for almost 2 years. iRead Book Tours is dedicated to helping bloggers have the best resources in a timely manners so that posting during a tour is easy and enjoyable. The disclosure of what a book's rating might be and why makes this the perfect way for bloggers to not request a book that may have content that I as a reader might not want to read. I love the variety of books that iRead Book Tours offers as well as the format options in both text (physical or digital) and audio."
- Meagan @ Blooming With Books
"I have been a reviewer for iRead book tours from a long time and I love their professionalism in promoting books."
- Mahathi @ Fantastic Feathers
"I have worked with iRead Book Tours for a couple years and Laura is one of the best coordinators to work with. As my TBR list gets longer and longer, I’ve gotten pickier about who I do tours wih but I always try to make room for her tours."
- Dawn @ Bound 4 Escape and Bound 2 Escape
"Whether you are an author looking for innovative ways to market your book or a book reviewer ready to connect with a great company, iRead Book Tours offers a professional and quality experience to each and every client/reviewer. I am a fan."
- Marilyn @ Olio by Marilyn
"I have come to appreciate how iRead Book Tours gives special attention to every book that tours with them; they are clearly passionate about books while not forgetting the authors behind them. That is why they go beyond plain marketing, helping instead authors get the best exposure using traditional review tours. Laura is not the only wonderful person to work with; iRead has brought together a great group of book bloggers and authors as part of her staff. And in contrast to so many other book tour services, iRead focuses on a few quality books, reaching out in a well-thought out strategic manner rather than bombarding bloggers with generic email after email. This is why, if you are an author looking for a way to market your blog, I would strongly recommend iRead Book Tours."
- Sahar @ Sahar's Blog
Join our team!
We are currently looking for bookstagrammers who want to host book tours. Our tour hosts are primarily from US and Canada, however, we are also looking for UK and any international book bloggers for authors who don't mind sending review copies overseas and want to expand their audiences. Please fill out the form below and we will get back to you. Sign up today!