Affiliate Disclosure

BookSuggestion.com believes in transparency. This disclosure explains our affiliate relationships and how we may earn commissions from book recommendations while maintaining our commitment to providing honest, unbiased book suggestions.

Last Updated: September 10, 2025

🔍 Important Notice

BookSuggestion.com participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you purchase books through certain links on our website.

Your purchase price remains the same - we simply receive a small commission from the retailer.

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1. What Are Affiliate Programs?

Affiliate programs are partnerships between websites (like BookSuggestion.com) and retailers (like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.) where we earn a small commission when visitors purchase products through our referral links.

How It Works:
  1. We recommend a book on our website
  2. You click on a link to purchase the book
  3. You're taken to the retailer's website
  4. If you make a purchase, we earn a small commission
  5. Your price remains exactly the same
Important Facts:
  • 🛒 You pay the same price regardless
  • 📚 Our book recommendations remain unbiased
  • 💰 Commissions help keep our site free
  • 🔍 We clearly identify affiliate links
  • 🎯 You can always shop elsewhere

2. Our Affiliate Partners

BookSuggestion.com may participate in affiliate programs with the following book retailers and services:

📚 Current & Potential Affiliate Partners
Major Book Retailers:
  • Amazon.com (Amazon Associates Program)
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Books-A-Million
  • IndieBound
  • Book Depository
Digital & Audiobook Platforms:
  • Audible
  • Kindle Store
  • Apple Books
  • Google Play Books
  • Kobo

Note: This list may change over time as we add or remove affiliate partnerships. We will update this disclosure accordingly.

3. How We Earn Commissions

We want to be completely transparent about how affiliate commissions work:

Commission Source Typical Range When We Earn
Physical Books 1% - 8% When you purchase a book through our link
E-books & Kindle 1% - 10% Digital book purchases via our links
Audiobooks 5% - 15% Audiobook purchases or subscriptions
Book Subscriptions $5 - $25 New subscription sign-ups
💰 Earnings Disclaimer

Commission amounts vary significantly based on the retailer, product type, and current promotional rates. The ranges above are estimates and actual commissions may be higher or lower.

Some purchases may result in no commission due to return policies, technical issues, or program terms.

4. Our Promise to You

📖 Editorial Independence Guarantee

Our book recommendations are NEVER influenced by affiliate commissions. We promise that every book featured on BookSuggestion.com is chosen based on:

  • Quality and literary merit
  • Recommendations from influential people
  • Expert reviews and ratings
  • Community feedback and popularity
  • Educational or entertainment value
  • Relevance to our categories
  • Historical significance or impact
  • Alignment with reader interests

We would recommend these books whether or not we earned a commission from them.

Our Commitments:
  • Honest Reviews: We only recommend books we genuinely believe are valuable
  • Multiple Options: We provide links to various retailers, not just the highest-paying ones
  • Clear Labeling: All affiliate links are clearly identified
  • No Hidden Costs: You never pay more because of our affiliate relationships
  • Regular Updates: We keep our recommendations current and relevant
  • Reader First: Your reading experience is our top priority

6. Your Choices

You have complete control over your purchasing decisions. Here are your options:

✅ Support Our Work
  • Use our affiliate links - helps keep BookSuggestion.com free
  • No extra cost to you - same price, but you support our mission
  • Enables us to continue providing free book recommendations
🆓 Shop Independently
  • Visit retailers directly - search for books on your own
  • Use library services - borrow books for free
  • Shop local bookstores - support your community
💡 Pro Tip

Whether you use our affiliate links or not, we're happy you're finding great books to read! Our goal is to help you discover your next favorite book, regardless of where you purchase it.

7. FTC Compliance

🏛️ Federal Trade Commission Requirements

BookSuggestion.com complies with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising. This includes:

  • Clear and Conspicuous Disclosure: We clearly identify affiliate relationships
  • Honest Recommendations: We only recommend books we genuinely believe are valuable
  • Material Connection Disclosure: We disclose when we have a financial interest
  • Proximity Rule: Disclosures are placed near relevant links and recommendations

Reference: FTC Guidelines - "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising" (16 CFR Part 255)

International Compliance

We also strive to comply with international guidelines including:

8. Questions? Contact Us

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, this disclosure, or our recommendation process, we're here to help.

📧 Get in Touch

General Questions:

hello@booksuggestion.com

Business Inquiries:

partnerships@booksuggestion.com

📝 Contact Form

Use our contact form for detailed questions about our affiliate policies.

Response Time:

We typically respond within 24-48 hours.

🤝 Our Commitment

Thank you for supporting BookSuggestion.com! Your use of affiliate links helps us continue providing free, high-quality book recommendations to readers worldwide. We're committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and editorial integrity.

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