Guidelines:
All books written in English, are eligible to win. If you have previously submitted a book, that book is no longer eligible.
The judging panel is comprised of BestSellers World reviewers, some of whom are authors. All are active in the literary community. A few areas of criteria to be judged will include:
- Plot
- Ability to Engage the Reader
- Title of Book
- Book Cover Design
- Grammar
- Content
- Originality
- Conclusion
We will use a point system to determine three finalists. A judging panel will determine the first, second and third place winners. Awards will be given for First, Second, and Third Place when three or more entries are received. If fewer entries are submitted, only the number of places equal to entries will be awarded.
Due to postage increases, we are encouraging only PDF copies of your book. Be sure the PDF includes the front book cover. You will be notified when to forward the PDF.
Deadline for nominations is December 15, 2026.
Awards and Benefits
Winners will be announced on January 8, 2027. There will be three winners in each category: one first place winner, one second place winner and one third place winner.
This year, we have added a category for finalists. The number of finalists chosen depends on how many entries we get for each category. These are books that have placed close to the top three books but missed out by a few points. Finalists will receive a digital seal and a digital award certificate.
Winners will be given a free author page on Bestsellersworld.com.
Each winner will receive a digital seal and certificate.
Names of winners will be listed in our blog.
Names of winners will be listed in our newsletter.
Names of Winners will be listed on our Facebook page.
Names of winners will be listed via a tweet.
Names of winners will be listed on the Bestsellersworld Award page on Goodreads.
If your book is reviewed on our site, we will add the award logo to your book review page on Bestsellersworld.com.
Adult Fiction
Adult Non-Fiction
Biography/Memoir
Children’s
Fantasy
Historical
Humor/Satire
Mystery/Thriller/Horror/Suspense
Poetry
Religion/Spirituality
Romance
Science Fiction
Self-Help/Inspiration
Short Stories/Anthology
Young Adult
Nominate Your Book
Nominations for 2025 are now closed. You can still request a review and choose one of the packages where entry into the Book Award Program (1-3 genres) is included. You will be entered into the Book Award Program for 2026. Follow the instructions below.
BOOK AWARD NOMINATIONS (NO REVIEW)
NOMINATIONS WILL OPEN FOR 2026 ON JANUARY 1, 2026!
NOTE: MOST OF OUR REVIEW PACKAGES INCLUDE ENTRY INTO THE BOOK AWARD PROGRAM AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ONE OF THESE PACKAGES CLICK HERE:
If you do not want a review but would like to enter the book giveaway, complete the form below on or after January 1, 2026.
$85 per book (Includes 1 genre)
+ $35 per additional entry in another genre category