This is your last chance to join our "3 favorite reads of the year" launch on October 1st!

This is about your favorite reads made in 2023, not solely books published in 2023 (although they might also be published in 2023).

How does this help you sell books and build a fan base? This page artfully promotes your own book while meeting readers through a shared love of books.

Click here to sign up and take part.

Want to see a live preview?

Click here to preview the "favorite 3 reads of the year" page :).

Disclaimer -> These are not my picks for 2023; rather, they were my picks for 2022. I am using them to test the design. The design is 94% done for mobile and desktop, as there are still some bugs. 

What is the launch timeline?

1. October 1st - I will email authors a Word doc template to fill out and share their 3 favorite reads made between October 1st, 2022, and September 30th, 2023. You should email it back to me by October 25th (so we have time to set it up).

2. November 1st - We will publish all the pages and the big category pages. I am planning a BIG marketing push as I make this an annual event celebrating authors, books, and reading.

You can check out this page for an extended breakdown of this feature.

What will the "favorite 3 reads of 2023" page look like for you?

Preview a live test version here, or in the image below. 

Note - The below is 95% done and uses fake data as we test.

Do you like what we are doing?

Please help us create an awesome book website for readers and authors :)

How do we help authors?

In the last 12 months, Shepherd has helped 4.4 million visitors find new books and connect with authors like you. 

I want to help you reach new readers, sell more books, and build a larger fan base.

• Here are my longer thoughts on how I plan to do this.

• And why I am using a big chunk of my savings to get this started. 

• And a timeline showing our history toward this goal!

What are some of the perks?

I am launching three new formats in 2023 & 2024.

The goal is to help you meet readers and sell more books. 

1. Share your 3 favorite reads for the year and meet more readers.

2. Share interesting facts and sell more books.

3. Introduce your character and sell more books. 

Click those links to learn more and signup here to take part.

What else?

• In July, Founder Member will be featured in a special front page section.

• We will launch a premium feature in September or October to help authors launch their new book! We will show your new book throughout the website to get exposure from readers most interested in it. Founding Members will get one new book launch each year. 

• More perks coming!