Frequently Asked Questions

Readers and authors, find answers to frequently asked questions about Digital Book Today’s books and services.

What is Digital Book Today?
Digital Book Today was created in 2009 to help readers to find Kindle books. In addition to free and discounted books that authors submit to us, we feature the best free Kindle books on Amazon each day, based on the number of reviews and ratings.

How long are books free or discounted on Amazon?
Generally, books maintain their price for 24 to 48 hours. On occasion, an author will increase their book’s price early so always verify a book’s price before downloading from Amazon, and note that Amazon allows returns of digital books for up to 7 days.

Why aren’t there genre categories in your daily newsletter?
We are only listing the best of the best Kindle books each day, and we never know what genres will be represented. Many books also fall into multiple genres. Providing a non-genre-specific list will expose readers to books that they might enjoy even though they aren’t their typical reading genre. We have received more positive comments than negative ones, and this method has served us well since 2010.

Do I have to visit Digital Book Today every day to see your books?
No, you can sign up for our mailing list and receive one email daily with our featured free books along with selected books that are on sale. You may unsubscribe at any time. Click here to sign up.

PROMOTION FAQ

What results can I expect from a Digital Book Today promotion?
Results vary greatly based on a variety of factors, including a book’s cover, ratings, genre, price, promotion date, etc. Thus, we cannot guarantee any specific results for your book. With that in mind, here are recent screenshots of 1. our website traffic, 2. our Facebook post reach, and 3. the number of clicks from our newsletter.

How can I maximize the results of my promotion?
Please see the rotating “Author Tips for Success” suggestions located in the yellow box on this page.

Can I pay for my promotion via PayPal?
Due to numerous issues with PayPal functionality, we no longer accept PayPal. However, Digital Book Today promotions can be purchased simply and safely with a credit card via the secure Stripe payment processing platform.

How can I feature my book on Digital Book Today?
To provide our readers with high-quality books at reasonable prices, we have minimum requirements for a book to be featured on Digital Book Today. For details on our guidelines and requirements, click here to see our promotion options.

AWARDS CONTEST FAQ

How will books be judged?
All books entered in our contest will be read and rated by one of our judges, and each of our judges has a minimum of ten years of experience in the book industry. Books will be judged on character development, pacing and plot progression, dialogue and narrative flow, grammar and writing mechanics, overall reader engagement, and additional literary qualities.

What prizes will be awarded?
1. All books that place in our contest qualify to use a DBT Award Winner emblem in their marketing.
2. Each first-place winner will be randomly assigned one additional literary prize from among the following:
$100 cash prize, provided by Digital Book Today ($100 value, 1 winner)
An Indies Today editorial review, provided by Indies Today ($89 value each, 3 winners)
A free Digital Book Today promotion, provided by Digital Book Today ($15 to $20 value each, multiple winners)
Additional prizes to be announced soon
Specific prizes and contest rules subject to change. See our terms and conditions for details.

Can I enter my book in the DBT Literary Awards contest?
Entries will be accepted from March 1st through November 5th. We offer dozens of genres and we accept books published in any year. Click here to enter your book in the contest.