Hollywood Book Review vs. Indie Reader: Regional vs. National Indie Platforms

Hollywood Book Review is a City Book Review regional publication focused on Los Angeles and entertainment. Indie Reader is a national platform for indie books. They serve different geographic and market segments.

Comparison

Feature	Hollywood Book Review	Indie Reader
Cost	$199	$295
Geographic Scope	Hollywood/LA regional	National indie community
Review Length	350+ words	300-500 words
Turnaround	6-8 weeks	4-8 weeks
Free Submission	Yes (~40%)	No

When Hollywood Makes More Sense

• Your book has LA/entertainment industry focus.
• Your book is set in Los Angeles.
• You're doing a Southern California tour.
• You want to try the editorial review option program.

When Indie Reader Makes More Sense

• You want national indie book community reach.
• You want faster turnaround (4-8 weeks vs 6-8 weeks).
• Your book targets indie readers nationally.
• Award program participation is a goal.

The Bottom Line

Hollywood is regional and cheaper ($199). Indie Reader is national and has award recognition. Choose Hollywood for LA relevance or the free option. Choose Indie Reader for national indie community reach.