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Getting Started on NetGalley

Suggestions to help set up your NetGalley Profile & Account.

Discovering & Requesting Books

Tips for finding and requesting books and audiobooks on NetGalley.

Reading & Listening

Not sure how to download books from NetGalley? We've got you covered!

Reviews & Feedback

How to submit feedback for books you've been approved for.

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  • Before You Request

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  • I'm unable to sign into my NetGalley account, what should I do?

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  • NetGalley Device Guide

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  • How do I use the NetGalley Reader to read digital review copies?

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  • The NetGalley Shelf app

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  • NetGalley Review Guidelines

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Getting Started on NetGalley

Intro to NetGalley

  • Before You Request
  • What is NetGalley, and how does it work?
  • Who can use NetGalley?
  • Tips for getting off to a great start
  • Which Member Type do I select when I register?
  • I need access to Digital Review Copies. How do I get started?
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Profile Tips & Suggestions

  • Helpful hints for every Profile
  • How do I add more links to my Profile?
  • How can I connect my social media accounts to NetGalley?
  • How can I add or update my profile photo?
  • How do I update my Topics, Categories and Subscriptions settings?
  • Why do I need to add my country to my NetGalley Profile?
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Account Questions

  • I'm unable to sign into my NetGalley account, what should I do?
  • How can I change my login?
  • How can I change my Member Type?
  • How do I delete my NetGalley account?
  • How can I change my email address in my NetGalley account?
  • Not receiving NetGalley newsletters?
See all 15 articles

Discovering & Requesting Books

Navigating Your Account

  • Browse NetGalley using Dark Mode
  • What can I find on my Shelf?
  • What can I find on my Dashboard?
  • What can I find on the title details page?
  • What can I find in my Not Active section?
  • Where can I see my Pending Requests?
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Requesting Books & Audiobooks

  • Can I add / organize books into Lists?
  • Can I withdraw a Request?
  • How can I improve the likelihood my requests are approved?
  • Can I re-request a book that I have been declined for?
  • I haven’t heard from the publisher about my request yet, why not?
  • I was approved for one book from a publisher and then declined for another. Why?
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Audiobook Guide

  • A Beginner’s Guide to Audiobooks
  • How do I find Audiobooks on NetGalley?
  • How to listen to Audiobooks
  • How to Write an Audiobook Review
  • How to submit Opinions and Reviews for Audiobooks
  • What does the LISTEN NOW button mean?
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Reading & Listening

Not sure where to start?

  • NetGalley Device Guide

NetGalley Reader

  • How do I use the NetGalley Reader to read digital review copies?
  • Why was my place lost while using the NetGalley Reader?

NetGalley Shelf app

  • The NetGalley Shelf app
  • How to use the Home section
  • Your NetGalley Shelf section
  • My Books section
  • NetGalley Shelf Settings
  • Connecting the Shelf app to your NetGalley Account
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iOS Devices (iPad & iPhone)

  • How can I read NetGalley files on my iPhone or iPad?
  • How do I use the Cantook by Aldiko Book Reader app to read digital review copies on my iOS device?
  • I'm unable to sign into NetGalley on my iPad, what do I do?

Android Devices

  • How can I read NetGalley files on my Android device?
  • How do I use the Cantook by Aldiko Book Reader app to read digital review copies on my Android device?

E-ink Devices

  • How can I read NetGalley books on my E-ink device?

Computer

  • How do I use Thorium Reader to read digital review copies on my computer?
  • What is an .lcpl file?

Kindle

  • How do I load a digital review copy onto my Kindle device or app?
  • Why isn’t there a Send to Kindle button for this book?
  • How do I change my Kindle email address?
  • Why can't I download an .lcpl file to my Kindle?
  • Why hasn’t the file I sent to my Kindle arrived yet?
  • Can I use the Kindle app on my iPad, iPhone, or Android device?
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Reviews & Feedback

Tips for Leaving Reviews

  • General tips for writing reviews
  • How to Write a Book Review
  • Can I write a critical review?
  • How to Write a Critical Book Review
  • What if I don’t finish reading or listening to a book (DNF)?

Feedback on NetGalley

  • Book Moods on NetGalley
  • How do I submit a Review or Opinions for my books through NetGalley?
  • What is the Feedback Ratio?
  • What are Featured Reviews?
  • How do I edit Feedback I've submitted?
  • Should I publish my Review now, or wait until the publication date?
See all 22 articles

Sharing Your Reviews

  • Best Practices for sharing reviews online
  • How do I locate the link to my previously submitted feedback?
  • How can I share my Reviews on social networks?
  • How can I share my Reviews on retail sites?
  • How can I remove reviews I’ve shared on social networks?
  • How to connect my TikTok account to NetGalley
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Additional Resources

NetGalley Policies & Guidelines

  • NetGalley Review Guidelines
  • NetGalley Anti-Harassment & Hate Speech Policy
  • Spoilers in Reviews

Member Resources

  • Librarian Resources
  • Bookseller Resources
  • Introducing: We Are Bookish, Presented by NetGalley

General Troubleshooting

  • Reading Manga / right-to-left
  • I forgot my login and/or password. What should I do?
  • What browsers does NetGalley support?
  • How do I clear the cache in my browser?
  • How do I "Favorite" a publisher?
  • My file expired, can I redownload it?
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News from NetGalley

  • NetGalley Member Bulletin | Issue #1 | March 2025
  • New ways to read on NetGalley!
  • Your Extraordinary 2024 at NetGalley!
  • Welcome to Camp NetGalley!
  • Exciting Updates to NetGalley Shelf app! November 15th, 2022
  • Amazon no longer supporting MOBI files - July 27, 2022
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NetGalley.co.uk FAQs

  • Who should use www.netgalley.co.uk?
  • Can I use NetGalley.com as a UK/EU member?
  • Are books from the US available on www.netgalley.co.uk?
  • Are books from UK publishers available on www.netgalley.com?

For Publishers and Authors

  • As a publisher, how can I list my books on NetGalley?
  • What are the benefits of listing my book(s) on NetGalley?
  • Do you work with individual authors?
  • Do you work with UK-based publishers?
  • Would the subscription option be better for me?
  • Do I have to have my book listed on NetGalley to participate in a marketing promotion?
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