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I love to read. Like really, really love to read. Give me fantasy, sci-fi, romance, mystery—anything with a compelling plot, and I’m all in. The smell of pages, the thrill of a new story, the way characters live in your head long after you’ve closed the book — I live for that.
But let’s be honest: getting access to books these days can be a lot. Some apps aren’t available to everyone, physical copies take forever to arrive, and the wait for new releases? Torture. I needed something faster. Easier. More exciting.
Then I discovered NetGalley. It felt like stumbling on a secret portal just for readers like me. I signed up as a reviewer, selected my favourite genres (yes, I picked nearly all of them), filled out my profile, and boom — doors opened. In front of me was a library of ‘unreleased’ books, each one waiting for someone to read and review it. It was like being handed a stack of golden tickets.
What makes it even better? The only thing NetGalley asks for in return is feedback. That’s it. You get to read books before they’re published — some by big names, others by fresh, incredible new voices — and you just share your honest thoughts. It doesn’t have to be a professional literary essay. Just you, your opinion, and the joy of helping a book take flight.
I’ve discovered hidden gems, fallen in love with characters long before the world meets them, and best of all, I feel like I’m part of something meaningful in the book world. So if you’re a book lover like me and you’ve been searching for a way to read more, discover new authors, and enjoy stories before they hit the shelves — NetGalley just might be your new best friend.