Book Preorder Campaigns & Offers: Current Incentives
Book Preorder Campaigns
Incentives, Offers, Gifts, & Swag
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Pre-order incentives last updated Dec 7, 2024.
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Recently added offers…
The Dark Mirror – Samantha Shannon
Babylonia – Costanza Casati
No Place Left To Hide – Megan Lally
The Rose Bargain – Sasha Peyton Smith
All the Missing Pieces – Catherine Cowles
Who Better Than You – Will Packer
A Curse Carved in Bone – Danielle L. Jensen
Heavenly Tyrant – Xiran Jay Zhao
Can’t Help Faking in Love – Swati Hegde
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes – Clay McLeod Chapman
Sugarlake Series – Emily McIntire
The Otherwhere Post – Emily J. Taylor
The Starlight Heir – Amalie Howard
Break the Rules – Lauren Jackson
Among Serpents – Marc J Grenson
Black Girls Breathing – Jasmine Marie
The City and Its Uncertain Walls – Haruki Murakami
Greenteeth – Molly O’Neill
An Honored Vow – Melissa Blair
The Song of Orphan’s Garden – Nicole M. Hewitt
A Prayer for Vengeance – LA Schwartz
Single Player – Tara Tai
What the Woods Took – Courtney Gould
A Cruel Thirst – Angela Montoya
Note: if you’re a collector, remember to check out the page that tracks upcoming special editions as well!
How do I find preorder incentives and offers for upcoming publications?
Introduction
Publishers and authors will occasionally produce promotional material such as signed bookplates, art cards, enamel pins and other merch to help promote their books in the lead up to publication. Often these items are offered to ‘influencers’ directly as part of a marketing campaign, but sometimes they are made available to us normal people who just want to buy the books. I maintain this list both for readers who would love something special from a fandom or author they want to support with a preorder, and also authors who are trying to reach a wider audience.
About this list
I keep this page regularly updated with links to various pre-order incentives, campaigns, offers and other available book swag. Feel free to bookmark and come back to see what’s new, or subscribe for the occasional email update!
I usually leave the previous month’s expired offers up for a few weeks, because sometimes you can still grab the swag if they have any leftovers. Expired offers are then moved to the archives.
Expiry dates given for redeeming offers below are provided by the sponsor, and are therefore linked to their location. Supplies can run out, so it is better to order early if you can!
If you’d like to submit an offer to be included here, please contact me directly with the details ツ
Future Anticipations
A Curse Carved in Bone – Danielle L. Jensen
Offer: Signed bookplate
Availability: US & Canada
Expiry: May 13, 2025
“A shield maiden fights to break the shackles of prophecy—and to overcome the betrayal of the man who broke her heart.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Dawn and Dust – Haley Whiteley
Offer: 2x art prints and the first two chapters of the book
Availability: [Not stated]Expiry: Mar 10, 2025
“A deadly tournament. A horrendous secret. An unjust war–and two girls with the power to end it.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon
Mama Needs a Minute - Mary Catherine Starr
Offer: Digital laundry-themed coloring book
Availability: International
Expiry: Mar 10, 2025
“A deadly tournament. A horrendous secret. An unjust war–and two girls with the power to end it.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells
February 2025
The Dark Mirror - Samantha Shannon
Offer: Character print
Availability: US, UK and Canada
Expiry: Feb 25, 2025
“The highly anticipated fifth novel in the New York Times bestselling Bone Season series-an epic and spellbinding fantasy.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy US/Canada edition from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
➤ Buy UK edition from Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells
The Otherwhere Post - Emily J. Taylor
Offer: Deluxe stationery set
Availability: US only
Expiry: Feb 24, 2025
“A glittering dark fantasy about a deadly mystery that spans worlds and a teenage girl who must risk everything to uncover the truth.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Greenteeth – Molly O’Neill
Offer: Artprint and signed bookplate (plus sticker if you ordered from an Indie bookshop)
Availability: International
Expiry: Feb 18, 2025
“A joyful, warm-hearted tale of fae, folklore, and found family, narrated by a charismatic lake-dwelling monster with a voice unlike any other.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells
Can’t Help Faking in Love – Swati Hegde
Offer: Digital bonus kit with postcard, author letter, printable bookmark, Bollywood movie
Availability: US only
Expiry: Feb 11, 2025
“A young woman with Bollywood roots hires a barista to act as her boyfriend for her cousin’s wedding—only to learn you can’t fake chemistry like theirs—in this desi romance.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
The Rose Bargain - Sasha Peyton Smith
Offer: Metallic gold bookmark with rose design
Availability: US only
Expiry: Feb 3, 2025
“A new Victorian-inspired romantasy, perfect for fans of Bridgerton, The Selection, and The Cruel Prince.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
➤ Buy B&N Exclusive Edition from Barnes & Noble
January 2025
Carving Shadows into Gold (Forging Silver Into Stars) - Brigid Kemmerer
Offer: Illustrated vellum page overlay
Availability: USA (not PR), Canada, the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia
Expiry: Jan 28, 2025
“Dangerous magic. Fateful choices. Broken promises. The spellbinding series by New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer continues.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells
The Song of Orphan’s Garden - Nicole M. Hewitt
Offer: Double-sided art print with maps, wildflower seeds, bookmark, sticker and signed bookplate
Availability: International
Expiry: Jan 27, 2025
“In an arctic world that’s getting colder every day, Lyriana’s only hope of survival is to get her little brother Zave and herself to the fabled Orphan’s Garden. It’s rumored to be the one place in the world not controlled by deadly Winter Spirits or ruled by the tyrant Giant king. If the garden exists, they must find it. They won’t live much longer without it.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells
Sugarlake Series - Emily McIntire
Offer: Character cards.
Availability: US & Canada
Expiry: Jan 14, 2025 (book 1); Feb 11 (book 2); Mar 18 (book 3); Apr 15 (book 4)
“Angsty second chance romance in interconnected standalones in the Sugarlake series.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy Beneath the Stars from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
➤ Buy Beneath the Stands from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
➤ Buy Beneath the Hood from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
➤ Buy Beneath the Surface from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Babylonia - Costanza Casati
Offer: Bonus illustration and foil bookmark
Availability: US only
Expiry: Jan 13, 2025
“Another intoxicating excursion into ancient history, painting the brutal and captivating empire of gods and men, and the one queen destined to rule them all.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
The Starlight Heir - Amalie Howard
Offer: NSFW art overlay, plus bonus art print if ordering from Park Books
Availability: US only
Expiry: Jan 9, 2025
“A bladesmith blessed by the stars. A prince with a dangerous secret. A god bound in shadows.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
All the Missing Pieces - Catherine Cowles
Offer: Foiled, double-sided dust jacket
Availability: Participating Indies (US)
Expiry: Jan 7, 2025
“Sometimes the last thing you expect is exactly what you need, the final missing piece. And sometimes it comes in the form of a towering, broody sheriff, determined to get in your way at every step.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Participating Indies
A Prayer for Vengeance - LA Schwartz
Offer: Art print
Availability: International (paperbacks)
Expiry: Jan 7, 2025
“An orphan out to find the truth within a warped religion turns his poetry into prayer that awakens a cursed girl hungry for revenge.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes – Clay McLeod Chapman
Offer: Signed bookplate, a pizza cutter, and a sticker
Availability: US only
Expiry: Jan 7, 2025
“A relentless social horror novel about a family on the run from a demonic possession epidemic that spreads through media.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
No Place Left To Hide - Megan Lally
Offer: Signed bookplate, bookmark, and exclusive art print. Bonus gifts from Beach Books.
Availability: US only, library requests included
Expiry: Jan 2, 2025
“Some secrets just won’t stay hidden in this twisty new thriller.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Among Serpents (Above the Black) - Marc J Gregson
Offer: Signed bookplate, letter from the author, lenticular trading card. Bonus enamel pin from selected Indies.
Availability: US & Canada
Expiry: Jan 6, 2025
“Strap in for a high-octane mission that hurls Conrad and crew toward jaw-dropping discoveries that could trigger total obliteration.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
An Honored Vow (Halfling Saga) – Melissa Blair
Offer: Pin
Availability: US only
Expiry: Jan 6, 2025
“This thrilling romantasy about king’s Blade, Keera, and her epic quest to avenge her lover, save her people, and bring down a tyrant king is the final installment of Melissa Blair’s highly acclaimed series.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Single Player - Tara Tai
Offer: Double-sided bookmark, temporary tattoo, and half-sticker sheet (full-size sticker sheet through Brookline Booksmith or Books Inc)
Availability: International, including library requests
Expiry: Jan 6, 2025
“Two video game creators go head-to-head in this delightful, queer enemies-to-lovers workplace romance debut.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells
December 2024
Heavenly Tyrant - Xiran Jay Zhao
Offer: Chance to win art print and special sprayed edges edition
Availability: UK
Expiry: Dec 23, 2024
“The enthralling sequel to the acclaimed fantasy Iron Widow opens a new chapter in Zetian’s turbulent life as she determines to cling to power no matter the cost.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | Waterstones | Blackwells
➤ Buy signed edition from Waterstones
A Cruel Thirst - Angela Montoya
Offer: “Fun swag”
Availability: A Seat at the Table Bookstore
Expiry: Dec 16, 2024
“A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together–against their better judgment–to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from A Seat at the Table
Black Girls Breathing - Jasmine Marie
Offer: Signed bookplate and bookmark
Availability: Participating Indies
Expiry: Dec 16, 2024
“A fledgling vampire and a headstrong vampire huntress must work together–against their better judgment–to rid the world of monsters in this irresistible romantic fantasy.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Participating Indies
What the Woods Took - Courtney Gould
Offer: US: Signed copy “with special messages, quotes, and poor drawings available by request”, 5x character cards, art print and bookplate / International: Art print and bookplate
Availability: US: The Book Bin Bookshop / International (other stores)
Expiry: Dec 9, 2024
“Yellowjackets meets Girl, Interrupted when a group of troubled teens in a wilderness therapy program find themselves stranded in a forest full of monsters eager to take their place.”
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from The Book Bin | Amazon | B&N | Blackwells
Who Better Than You - Will Packer
Offer: Personalized video message
Availability: International
Expiry: Dec 8, 2024
“Trailblazing filmmaker and powerhouse CEO Will Packer presents powerful and illuminating stories from the front lines of Hollywood to offer a clear vision on how to manifest your own success.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon | B&N | Waterstones | Blackwells
Break the Rules - Lauren Jackson
Offer: Signed bookplate and bookmark
Availability: Australia
Expiry: Dec 2, 2024
“Anya’s carefully planned life has spun out of control overnight. Lost, confused and desperate, she seeks refuge at her brother’s house. She is determined to leave her past heartbreak behind and take control of her life. Little does she know that the boy she’s always loved – but now despises – has also moved in.“
➤ Promotion link and further details
➤ Buy from Amazon AU
16 Comments
Fiona Fenn · 27 August 2024 at 3:30 am
I also have a preorder campaign for The Crack at the Heart of Everything to add to the November 2024 list!
Graphic:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C_I9hw5Rz3J/
Direct Link to Shelf Life:
https://shelflifebooksrva.com/event/2024-11-15/crack-heart-everything-launch
Kaela · 12 January 2024 at 4:31 am
Just so you know, it looks like A Drop of Venom has the text for for the incentives of This Wretched Valley listed- and the title for the This Wretched Valley box says ‘Beasts of War’. Thanks for all the work you put in to this!
Daisy · 13 January 2024 at 11:01 am
Ah, thanks so much for catching this, I’ve fixed it now 🙂
Jules · 8 January 2024 at 3:37 am
Hi!
Do you know if House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas has a preorder gift? Her books usually do but I cant find the link anywhere. Thanks!
Daisy · 13 January 2024 at 11:03 am
Hi Jules – unfortunately it looks like this book doesn’t have a preorder gift – instead they are doing a bunch of versions with different short stories included.
Nora · 21 February 2022 at 8:07 am
Just want to say you are a godsend for posting all of these. I’m always requesting new releases from the library and love this database.
Daisy · 27 February 2022 at 10:03 pm
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and so glad this list is useful! It always makes me happy when they include library requests in their preorder campaigns 💕
Lyndsey Hall · 12 January 2022 at 2:08 am
Hi, thanks so much for including The Solitary King! I just wanted to clarify, it’s ebook preorders not hardcover, and the preorder incentive is a bookmark, signed bookplate and two character art prints 🙂 Thanks! Lyndsey x
Apoorva · 19 December 2021 at 4:07 am
Here’s one for The War of Two Queens (FBAA #4) by Jennifer L Armentrout
Pre Order the hardcover, paperback, ebook or audio from any vendor, in any country to receive TWOTQs bookmark and temporary tattoo. You will need to fill out the form https://forms.gle/kp6wxuRUABDn6QCY9
Helen Wu · 9 November 2021 at 10:45 am
Hi, here is a pre-order campaign for TOFU TAKES TIME
promotion link: http://helenhwu.com/books
TOFU TAKES TIME – Helen H. Wu, illustrated by Julie Jamera
Offer: Signed bookplate, postcard, bookmark, and stickers.
Availability: USA
Expiry: April 26, 2022
Daisy · 9 November 2021 at 2:26 pm
Thanks – I added it to the list 🙂
Divya · 8 November 2021 at 9:06 pm
Not sure if this is the best place to ask this, but here it goes 😅 Has anyone received the preorder incentive pin for Defy the Night.? It’s been more than month since it released, bit I haven’t got it yet and can’t see anyone else got it too.
Daisy · 9 November 2021 at 2:26 pm
I saw a couple come up on instagram yesterday for the first time – hope yours arrives soon!
Divya Kaushik · 9 November 2021 at 6:49 pm
Awesome.! Thank you 😊 💓
LIna · 27 September 2021 at 7:46 am
I’m not sure how constantly this list is updated but you have the wrong author listed for How We Fall Apart.
Daisy · 27 September 2021 at 8:32 am
Thanks very much for that, I’ve fixed it! (Copy paste error, oops.) I update the page a couple of times a week 🙂