How the Affiliate Program Works
The process is simple, efficient, and built for ease of use:
- Sign Up for an Account: Create your affiliate profile and complete a brief verification process. Bookshop.org will guide you through each step via email.
- Share Book Links: Once approved, you can generate and share personalized affiliate links to books or book lists on your channels.
- Earn 10% Commission: You’ll earn 10% of every sale made through your links—and thanks to the 30-day cookie window, you’ll receive credit for purchases made up to 30 days after someone clicks your link.
This extended cookie duration increases the chances of conversion and allows affiliates to benefit from both immediate and delayed purchases.
Who Should Join?
Bookshop.org's affiliate program is ideal for a diverse range of participants:
- Authors: Promote your own titles and earn extra royalties while supporting local bookstores.
- Influencers: Curate book lists or recommend favorites to your audience, monetizing your content in a value-driven way.
- Magazines, Publishers, and Web Publications: Use your editorial platform to earn more per sale compared to many other book affiliate programs.
- Book Clubs and Nonprofits: Turn book selections into sustainable funding streams, helping you continue your work or grow your community.
The program’s flexibility, ease of integration, and attractive commission structure make it valuable across industries.
Why Become an Affiliate?
What sets Bookshop.org apart is its mission. As an affiliate, you're not just earning—you’re contributing to a cause. Here’s what you support:
- Doubling Author Royalties: Authors can increase their income by selling through Bookshop.org.
- Supporting Independent Bookstores: A portion of every sale benefits local, independent bookshops.
- Sustaining Book Culture: From influencers to organizations, everyone has a chance to support the ecosystem of books while earning.
- Longer-Term Earning with 30-Day Cookies: Even if your audience doesn’t buy right away, you can still earn from purchases made up to a month later.
It’s a rare affiliate program that lets you give back while generating income—and Bookshop.org makes it seamless.
Final Thoughts
Bookshop.org’s affiliate program combines high commissions, long cookie windows, and community-driven impact, making it one of the most rewarding and ethical ways to monetize book content. Whether you're sharing your own work or recommending others, it's a smart way to support both your goals and the broader book world.