If you’re like me and love curling up with a good book, here’s some news that might sound too good to be true—you can actually get paid to read.
Before you start reading more, I have a good news for you:
Lately, I’ve been diving into these weird little online gigs where people are making earnings like $175/day replying to comments on Facebook, or $256/day doing writing assistant job on Quora, etc. (yep, seriously!). I’m making money using these ideas as well on a daily basis.
I’ve saved the best ones I found on this page right here in case you ever wanna peek at what’s actually out there. Some of them surprised me big time!
You can see the screenshot down below of the jobs you can choose from:
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You can check them out here!
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Now, back to the rest of the article:
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Yep, book reviewing is a real side hustle, and depending on the platform, you can make $100+ per review. Imagine turning your late-night reading habit into an income stream. 📚
1. Online Book Review Websites
Sites like Kirkus Media, Online Book Club, and Publisher’s Weekly often look for reviewers.
They’ll send you a copy of a book (sometimes free, sometimes advanced unreleased titles), and all you have to do is share your honest thoughts.
Reviews are typically around 300–500 words, and depending on the site, you can pocket anywhere from $25 to $100 per review.
2. Freelance Platforms
I’ve seen authors on Upwork and Fiverr specifically looking for people to review their books. They want real feedback from genuine readers.
You can set up a profile, offer “book review services,” and charge per project.
If you’re good with words and can explain what you liked (or didn’t like), you can quickly build a little client list.
3. Amazon & Goodreads Influencers
While you can’t just get paid by Amazon directly to leave reviews (that’d be way too easy, right?), some indie authors are willing to compensate reviewers who give honest, detailed reviews on platforms like Goodreads.
They usually pay in cash, free books, or both. It’s a win-win if you’re already a big reader.
4. Start a Book Blog or YouTube Channel
This one’s the long game. A lot of bookworms create blogs or “BookTube” channels where they post reviews.
Once you build an audience, you can get sponsorships, free books from publishers, and even ad revenue.
Some book bloggers easily cross $1,000/month just by talking about stories they love.
5. Niche Reviewing (Audiobooks, Comics, or Self-Help)
Don’t think you’re stuck only with fiction.
Some reviewers make money focusing on audiobooks (through Audible’s reviewer programs), graphic novels, or even business/self-help books where authors pay for structured feedback.
Reading for money sounds like a dream, and while it’s not going to replace a full-time salary overnight, it can definitely bring in an extra $100 here and there.
And let’s be real—getting paid to read is basically the closest thing to cheating the system. I mean, you’re already doing it for fun, so why not cash in? 😉
Disclaimer: The links I have mentioned above, there are affiliate products in that links which means that if you make any purchase using those links, I’ll get a commission at no extra cost to you.
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