Frequently Asked Questions
For Readers
Do I need an account?
- No. You can use the site without an account
Why do I want an account?
- An account allows you to leave reviews
- An account enables you to save books to a “wishlist” for future reading
Why sign up for the newsletter?
- We’ll send book reviews, new release announcements, and author promotions to your
inbox once a month.
Will my email be sold or shared with other sites?
- NO!
Who rates the books for this site?
- NBN has a vetting team to rate books. Authors are also allowed to list their own books,
but are first required to complete a detailed checklist to make sure their book meets site
expectations.
What do I do if I read a book and I don’t agree with the rating?
- Please contact us and we will run it by one of our VOPs. (Vetting Officer Peeps)
If I buy from the Amazon link on this site do I get charged more or does the author get
paid less?
- No. A portion of Amazon’s profits will go to help support NBN, but you don’t get charged more and the author doesn’t get paid less.
How is this site free?
- The creators of this site want to make it easy for interested readers to find appropriate
books so we covered the building costs and yearly fees. While we don’t charge authors
or readers to use this site, we’d greatly appreciate word-of-mouth advertising. Share our
site on facebook. Tell your friends. If you have a website, put our link on your site. Help
us get the word out!
Can I be part of the NBN team?
- We’re open to working with people who love the vision of NBN. Keep in mind—we don’t
get paid—but, if you’re interested in being part of the team, contact us.
For Authors
Do I have to pay to list my book on NBN?
- No. Your account is free and you may list as many books as you want for no cost.
What if my book is already listed on this site?
- Congratulations! You made the cut. Our vetting team found your book and determined that it met the criteria for our site. If you want to manage your own books, contact us and we will transfer the account to you.
What if my book is on your site but I don’t want it there?
- Contact us and we will remove it immediately.
What if I want to advertise on NBN?
- We have very competitive prices for advertising. We offer website ads and newsletter ads. Please contact us for rates.
Does NBN have a place for me to advertise my website?
- Yes! We want to help you promote your books in any way we can. Your author page has the option to add a link to your website.

