The Early Shelf

The Early Shelf connects readers with independent authors who want honest early reviews. Browse new and upcoming indie books, request early access, and read a preview in a protected reader. Then share what you really thought. Your honest review helps the author, and your reading history builds your reputation as a trusted reader. FOR READERS - Discover books by genre, rating and release date - Browse every author on the Authors tab, with their live books, past books and upcoming books - See how past campaigns finished, with reader counts and ratings - Message the author of a book you've requested (18+ only, with block and report) - Follow authors and books you love - Read previews in a protected in-app reader, with illustrations shown where the author placed them - Jump between chapters from the contents list - Save books to read offline - Get reminders when reviews are due - Earn badges and climb the leaderboard FOR AUTHORS - Manage your campaigns and approve readers - Track reading progress and reviews - See your campaign health score - Share your invite link so readers can join your book Authors set the preview length and the age rating. Books rated R18+ are only shown to readers who have confirmed they are 18 or over and switched them on in their profile. Books are read inside the app, with no downloads or copying.