Author Help Center

BookAuthority is the world's leading site for book recommendations, dedicated to helping readers discover the most recommended books on various subjects. We search the internet daily for new books and recommendations, then we evaluate and categorize each book. BookAuthority is used by millions of readers worldwide, and has been featured on CNN, Forbes, and Inc. The site drives the sale of over 100,000 book copies (nearly $2M in sales) every year.

BookAuthority operates through a fully automated process powered by AI and algorithms. We do not accept book submissions, nominations, or review requests. Our system automatically scans the internet, analyzes expert recommendations from thought leaders, and determines which books are featured based on data-driven criteria. To maintain impartiality and credibility, we have no editorial control and cannot manually add, feature, review, or nominate any books.

Being featured on BookAuthority is not permanent, and our lists are continuously updated and refined. Our algorithms regularly revise lists as new books are published and new expert recommendations are discovered. Lists may be shortened (e.g., from 50 books to 10) or lengthened over time. Books may move up, down, or off lists entirely as new data becomes available. Millions of books are published yearly, so we update the lists regularly. Important: We will not accommodate requests to reinstate books that were previously featured. We ask that you do not contact us asking about books that were previously featured on the site.

You achievement remains!
Just like awards from the Oscars or Time Magazine, past recognition remains valid even if current winners change.
If your book was previously featured, you can continue using the BookAuthority badge and citing your achievement. You can keep the badge and recognition on your book cover, website, social media, and marketing materials.
Major awards like the Pulitzer Prize or Oscars don't become invalid when new winners are chosen. Your BookAuthority recognition works the same way - it's a permanent achievement that validates your book's quality and expert endorsement.

No, we do not accept book nominations or submissions of any kind. Our automated system discovers books through expert recommendations found across the internet. Books are only featured when credible thought leaders, industry experts, or notable figures recommend them publicly. In addition, due to the high volume of books released yearly, we cannot feature every book recommended by every expert. We do not accept book submissions, nominations, or review requests.

We scour the internet daily for books and book recommendations. Then, we evaluate and rate the books based on data points such as expert recommendations, user reviews, reader sentiment, and popularity. Finally, we organize the books by subject and compile useful book lists, featuring the most recommended books in any given subject. Congratulations on making it to the list and being featured by BookAuthority!

Books that are featured on BookAuthority are ranked (#1, #2, #3) and sorted based on various factors such as:
✔ The quality and quantity of expert recommendations of the book
✔ Book popularity and sales history
✔ Relevance to the category

BookAuthority drives nearly $2M in book sales every year. Therefore, by being featured on one of our lists, you may see a significant increase in book sales. Promoting your achievement on your site, blog, and social can help you establish your book as one of the best of its kind, and drive even more sales.

We pull book data and links directly from Amazon's database using automated systems. Sometimes technical issues occur where:
• An outdated book appears when clicking a link, or the link is broken
• Book titles, author names, or descriptions are outdated
Unfortunately, since we manage thousands of books through automated systems, we cannot accommodate individual requests to correct book links, images, or information. Our systems automatically update this data periodically, so most issues resolve themselves over time. We do not manually fix book data, links, or images for individual requests.

No, we cannot update individual book information manually. All book data (titles, author information, descriptions, images, and purchase links) is automatically pulled from Amazon and other sources. Since we feature thousands of books, updates are handled entirely through automated processes. Any changes to your book's information on Amazon will eventually be reflected on our site during routine data updates.

Please do not contact us about:
1. Book submissions, nominations, or reviews - We use fully automated systems
2. Reinstating previously featured books - Lists change regularly, you can still use the badge and cite your achievement
3. Fixing book links, images, or information - These update automatically over time
4. Book rankings and positions - these are determined by our automated systems
We will not accommodate any of these requests, regardless of circumstances.

Before contacting us, please review this FAQ thoroughly as it covers the vast majority of author questions.
Have a different question not covered above? You can email us here. Please note that due to high volume, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries.