Get Books Before Anyone Else Does
No experience required, just a love of Christian books and a willingness to say what you really thought.
I’m building a real ARC team, a standing group of readers who get books before anyone else, and who help decide what happens once they’re out in the world. Not a one-time favor. A permanent seat at the table.
And I want you on it.
What Does ARC Mean?
ARC stands for Advance Reader Copy. It’s simple: you get a book before it releases, you read it, and you tell people what you thought — usually with a short review on Amazon once it’s live. That’s it.
CBF covers fiction, nonfiction, devotionals, memoirs — the full range. Whatever you actually enjoy reading is on the table.
What You Actually Get Out of This
This isn’t just “do me a favor.” Here’s what being on the team means for you:
You read new Christian books before they’re available to the public — fiction, nonfiction, devotionals, memoirs, whatever CBF is featuring next. Every time. Not sometimes.
You pick what you read. When a new ARC opportunity drops in the group, you choose whether it’s for you. No pressure to say yes to every book, and no assigned reading. If a title doesn’t interest you, skip it — the next one might.
You get insider sneak peeks — covers before reveal day, story details before anyone else hears them, and a look behind the curtain at what’s coming next from CBF authors.
You get limited access to our VIP shared drive — behind-the-scenes files, author materials, and extras we don’t put out publicly.
Your opinion actually shapes something. Early reader feedback helps authors and helps me decide who we spotlight next. You’re not just reading — you’re part of the process.
You’re first in line, every time, for every future book. Once you’re in, you’re in. No re-applying, no waiting for an invite each launch.
What I’m Asking in Return
Just one thing: when you finish a book, leave an honest review. Doesn’t have to be long. A few real sentences beats a rushed five stars every time. If you loved it, say so. If there was something you didn’t like, say that too. Honesty matters here.
Where This Happens
I’m running the team through a private group chat on the Signal app. That’s where I’ll post new ARC opportunities, drop sneak peeks, and share the behind-the-scenes stuff that doesn’t make it into the newsletter.
There’s no sign-ups or account to create. You just simply download the app, enter your name, and wait for my approval to let you in!
Just send me a message here on Substack, and I’ll personally add you to the Signal group.
This Is Just the Beginning
If this sounds like you, I’d love to have you. Reply with your name. I’ll see you in the group chat.