Affiliate Disclosure
Supporting Independent Bookstores Together
The short version: When you purchase books through our links, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. More importantly, your purchase helps support independent bookstores nationwide.
How Our Partnership with Bookshop.org Works
What Happens When You Buy a Book
When you click one of our book recommendation links and make a purchase on Bookshop.org, here's what happens:
• You pay the same price you'd pay anywhere else—no markup, no hidden fees
• We earn a commission (typically 10% of the book's price) from Bookshop.org
• Independent bookstores receive support through Bookshop.org's profit-sharing program
• Everyone wins: You get your book, we can keep this service free, and bookstores get supported
Why We Chose This Partnership
We could have partnered with any book retailer, but we chose Bookshop.org because:
- Mission alignment: They exist to support independent bookstores
- Transparency: They're clear about how money flows to bookstores
- No price penalties: Books cost the same as other major retailers
- Quality service: Fast shipping, good customer service, easy returns
- Community impact: Real support for the bookstores that make communities special
Our Editorial Independence
What Doesn't Influence Our Recommendations
Not sales potential: We don't pick books based on commission rates
Not marketing budgets: Publishers can't pay us to feature their books
Not inventory: We don't promote books because they need to be sold
Not trends: We ignore what's hot if it doesn't match your mood
What Does Influence Our Recommendations
Your specific mood and preferences: This is always our primary consideration
Book quality and reader satisfaction: We only recommend books we'd give to friends
Emotional fit: How well does this book match what you're seeking right now
Reading experience: Will this deliver the kind of experience you want
Full Legal Disclosure
Required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC):
Recommendable Club is a participant in affiliate programs including the Bookshop.org Affiliate Program. As an Amazon Associate and Bookshop.org affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on our website.
This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content, book recommendations, or the price you pay for products.
All recommendations are made independently and based solely on our assessment of how well a book matches your stated preferences and mood. We do not accept payment from publishers, authors, or other parties to feature specific books in our recommendations.
Your Library Alternative
Don't want to purchase? No problem.
Most books we recommend also includes a free library link through OpenLibrary, where you can create an account and borrow available digital copies.
We believe everyone should have access to great books, regardless of budget. Our library links are always commission-free because we want you to have options.
Questions About Our Affiliate Relationships?
Do you recommend books just to earn commissions?
No. We only recommend books that genuinely match your preferences. The commission is a nice bonus that helps us keep this service free, but it never drives our choices.
Why don't you offer links to other retailers?
We focus on Bookshop.org because they align with our values of supporting independent bookstores. We also provide OpenLibrary links as a free alternative.
Can I support you without buying books?
Yes! You can tip your digital librarian if you found our recommendations helpful. Tips are always optional and never expected.
Do you track my purchases?
We can see aggregate data (like how many people clicked our links) but we cannot see individual purchase information or personal details. Your privacy is protected.
The Bottom Line
We're in the business of connecting people with books they'll love, not maximizing affiliate revenue. Our partnership with Bookshop.org happens to align perfectly with our values—supporting the literary community while keeping our service free for readers.
When you buy through our links, you're not just getting a great book recommendation. You're supporting independent bookstores, keeping our service free for other readers, and participating in a more thoughtful approach to book discovery.
That's something we can all feel good about.
Last updated: 10/7/2025
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