Are you passionate about books? Look no further!

CANREADS offers two types of reviewer assignments:

• Awards Evaluations – These may involve brief written comments in some cases, or simply submitting numbered ratings based on specific award criteria.
   
• Critical Reviews – These require a full written review suitable for publication and promotional use (approximately 350 words, or 250 words for children’s books).
   

The format and expectations for each assignment will always be clearly outlined in advance.

CANREADS compensates reviewers with gift cards (Amazon or Indigo) rather than direct monetary payments. This allows us to work with reviewers across different countries without the administrative and banking barriers of international payments.

This role is best suited to avid readers who enjoy engaging closely with books in their preferred genres and contributing professional, reader-facing reviews. It may also be of interest to publishing students, early-career professionals, and industry professionals who are interested in reviewing, book discovery, and gaining additional experience in editorial and publicity-focused work. CANREADS also hosts networking events that connect reviewers with authors, editors, publishers, literary agents, and other industry professionals.

As a small, independent start-up without external grant funding, this compensation model aligns with standard per-review practices across professional review platforms and helps us remain sustainable while recognizing reviewers’ time and work. If you have any questions about compensation, we’re always happy to clarify—transparency matters to us.

New reviewers start here. After completing at least one successful written review and one numbered evaluation, you’ll receive a $20 Amazon or Indigo gift card as a thank-you for your time and thoughtful work. We also provide constructive feedback and editorial guidance to support your development on future reviews.

After completing the introductory track, you will become eligible to join our Pay-Per-Review Program. Compensation ranges from $10 to $30 per book, depending on the type of review.

Payment will be made via gift cards (Amazon or Indigo), issued at the end of every month. We issue all gift cards in CAD; the value is converted to the recipient's local currency at the time of redemption.

We truly appreciate the time and effort you put into your reviews, and this program is one way we recognize and reward our contributors.