The automated way tomore readers & more sales.
Reach hundreds of new readers, build long-term author success, and grow a loyal subscriber base — effortlessly.
50k
Active Readers
1000+
Authors Joined
100k
Emails Collected
No Spam Emails
Verified inboxes only
Genre-Specific Readers
Targeted to your niche
100% Author Analytics
Real-time campaign data
GDPR Compliant
Privacy-first by design
Find Your Genre
Get your book in front of readers who already love your genre.
Curated bundles. Targeted readers. Real engagement.
We hand-pick exclusive book bundles for every genre — never Kindles or generic gift cards. Readers who enter are already passionate about your category, so the subscribers who land on your list open more emails, click more links, and buy more books.
- Genre-specific bundles hand-picked for each campaign cycle
- Bestseller-quality covers from established and indie authors
- Zero generic prizes — no Kindles, no Amazon cards, no freebie hunters
- Readers self-qualify by entering for the books they already love
Sample prize bundle from a recent Sci-Fi giveaway
Skip the $1–2/reader DIY tax Sourcing prizes, building landing pages, scrubbing bots — we cover it all. You write; we handle the logistics. One clear path to subscribers, without extra vendors or surprise fees.
Engaged Readers
Genre‑specific prizes tailored to your category — never Kindles or gift cards that attract freebie hunters. Higher open rates, better engagement.
A clean list from day one Every entry is verified through ZeroBounce — bots and invalid addresses are stripped before they reach you, protecting your sender reputation.
Connect while it's still fresh Download subscribers anytime — even daily. Standard & Pro plans auto-sync with your ESP, so welcome emails go out before readers forget they signed up.
Want more readers? Just slide to unlock them.
Once your giveaway goes live, head to your author dashboard to see the total number of readers who joined. If more than 100 readers enter, just slide to unlock the rest of the readers.
- 100 subscribers guaranteed with every campaign — no catch
- Live slider in your dashboard — unlock as few or as many extra readers as you want
- Flat $0.50 per reader — no monthly fees, no minimums, no contracts
- Pay only for what you keep — every reader is genre-matched and verified
Author Dashboard
Steamy Romance Giveaway
Total readers joined
328
readers
Free
100
readers
$49
Unlock extra
228
× $0.50
Sign Up & Choose Your Genre
Find a giveaway that matches your book's genre and enter before it closes.
Readers Enter the Giveaway
Readers enter their email to participate and are added to your list automatically. Reader signup takes four weeks.
Grow Your Subscriber List
Connect your email provider and gain an instant boost in loyal subscribers.
Real Results From Real Authors
"Wonderful - a great way for mid-list authors to promote books and grow the list at the same time."
Nidha Azmi
Romance Author
"It's money I'd love to spend and worth every cent. A fantastic participatory email giveaway for authors."
Ramona Dina
Thriller Author
"A great way to build a reader list from readers genuinely interested in my genre."
Amanda Duffey
Fantasy Author
Example breakdown
Here's how it works.
DIY giveaways average $1.50/reader once you factor in tools, prizes, and time. Here's what your giveaway would look like if it reached 200 reader-signups.
CraveBooks
$99
- First 100 — $49
- Next 100 — $50 ($0.50 ea) *optional
- Setup & mgmt included
- ZeroBounce verified
DIY giveaway
$300.00
- First 100 — $150
- Next 100 — $150
- Your time + tools
- Spam-scrub costs extra
You save $201
vs. $300 DIY · same 200 readers
$0.50 per verified reader — a fraction of DIY cost, with none of the setup work.
Ready to Grow Your Reader List?
Join thousands of authors already building their email list with CraveBooks. Start today - no spam, ever.
FAQs About List Builder Giveaways
YES! Your email list is the biggest factor in your book sales and repeat customers/sales. It's the one customer asset you own and can take with you, allowing you to communicate with your readers regardless of what retailers and social media sites are doing. Successful authors swear by their email list!