Life and Legends: Call for Book Reviews River Paw Press Fee: usd $5.00

Call for Book Reviews (2024–2026 Publications)

We invite well-crafted reviews of poetry collections, works of fiction, literary nonfiction, and books in translation published between 2024 and 2026 by traditional or independent presses. Please note, we do not accept reviews of self-published books at this time.

We value reviews that are insightful, respectful, and engaging—placing the work in a broader literary and cultural context without being overly promotional or dismissive. We welcome both established critics and emerging voices who are passionate about reviewing literature and literary translation.

Please Note: We do not accept reviews of self-published books at this time.

Submission Guidelines:

Please read the submissions guideline carefully and submit your review accordingly. As we currently work with a very small team, entries not submitted according to the guidelines will not receive a response. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

All items listed below, except the book cover (to preserve image quality), must be included in the review document itself—not in the cover letter.

• Word Count: 750–800 words
• Submit the review in a Word document (Times New Roman, 12-point font).
• Submission Fee: $5.00 per entry (Non-Refundable)
• Each review document must include:
  • Book Title
  • Author Name
  • Reviewer Name
  • Publisher Name
  • ISBN Number
  • Date of Publication
  • A valid purchase link (preferably from the publisher or a major bookseller)
  • A brief reviewer bio (50–75 words)
  • Include a cover letter with your contact information and social media handles
  • Attach a high-resolution JPEG image of the book cover as a separate file.
    

We aim to respond to book review submissions within eight weeks. If you do not receive a response within that time frame, please contact us at: lifeandlegendssubmissions(at)gmail(dot)com.