Welcome to a volunteer-powered community of book lovers, early readers, and literary advocates! At Left Field Publishing, we believe in the power of readers—not just to enjoy our books, but to help shape and share them. The Left Field Readers Collective is your backstage pass to our publishing process.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Adopt an Author: Follow one of our authors from pre-launch to long after pub day. Cheer them on, share their work, and help others discover them.
- Join a Street Team: Help spread the word about your Adopted Author—whether online, at your local bookstore, library, school, or book club.
- Read & Review: Receive advance reader copies (ARCs) of upcoming titles and give honest feedback and reviews.
- Participate in Left Field Book Clubs: Join monthly or seasonal virtual meetups to talk about new Left Field books, meet authors, and connect with fellow readers.
- Influence What We Publish: Be part of early-stage reader feedback groups that help shape manuscripts in progress.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- Early access to upcoming titles (print digital and/or audio ARCs). Read manuscripts before publication and share feedback
- Invitations to exclusive author Q&As and virtual/in-person launch parties
- Shoutouts in newsletters or on social media
- Left Field swag: tote bags, bookmarks, T-shirts, stickers, mugs, and more
- A chance to build real relationships with authors and fellow readers
- First dibs on giveaways, contests, and volunteer roles at events
- A badge you can display on social media or in your email signature:
“Proud Member of the Left Field Readers Collective”
