A new book notification service I just launched
Hi guys, yesterday I launched a new book notification service called 'Any new books?': http://anynewbooks.com The idea is that you enter your email, subscribe to a few categories of your interest, and then you'll receive one weekly email per category with a list of new interesting books that were just released. The first day was pretty good I think, with many people signing up. Among these, I've already spotted a few key players in our industry (which I take to be a positive sign, of course) and the feedback I've been receiving by email has been very positive so far. I'm posting this here…
A new book notification service I just launched launched on August 18, 2010 with 41 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 16 years on.
In plain words
Any New Books is a free email notification service that delivers weekly curated lists of new book releases in categories chosen by the subscriber. Readers enter their email address and select their interests, then receive one email per week per category with the best new releases in those subjects. The service is free to use with the option to unsubscribe from any category at any time. It is designed for avid readers who want to stay informed about new publications in their preferred genres without manually searching for releases.
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From the sources
Free weekly email Discover new books every week The week’s new book releases in the subjects you actually read, with our pick of the best in each. Email addressSubscribe Free forever. One email a week per category you pick, and one click to unsubscribe from any of them. How it works 1Enter your email addressNo […]
The week’s new book releases in the subjects you actually read, with our pick of the best in each. Free forever. One email a week per category you pick, and one click to unsubscribe from any of them. “Any New Books is a killer app for serious readers.” “A FANTASTIC new book notification service for all of you book lovers out there.” “Any New Books is exactly what I’ve been wanting for years!” “For avid book lovers everywhere, Any New Books is an application that shouldn’t be missed. Rating:from anynewbooks.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Hi guys, yesterday I launched a new book notification service called 'Any new books?': http://anynewbooks.com The idea is that you enter your email, subscribe to a few categories of your interest, and then you'll receive one weekly email per category with a list of new interesting books that were just released. The…
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