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I have been approached by a book club that wants to feature my book in their club. The kicker is they want $150 to $350 to do so. Based on what I make per book about half of their 295 members would need to buy a copy for me to make my money back. Anyone ever hear of Leeds Book Club? There is an old website that hasn't been updated in a while, twitter account etc.. Do book clubs usually charge to be 'featured'. Can't tell how much of a scam this is or isn't.

I help organize book features and reader engagement opportunities through our growing reading community, including the Leeds Book Club with 295 active members. What makes our features different is that authors do not need to travel or join live sessions. Everything is organized remotely, making it simple and stress-free for authors while still giving the book strong exposure to real readers.

For selected titles, we help create visibility through:

• Goodreads and Amazon reader reviews
• Professional teaser clips and cinematic book mockups
• Reader discussions and audience engagement
• Digital newspaper-style features authors can later reuse for podcasts, speaking events, interviews, press coverage, media kits, and future promotions
• Social media exposure across active reading communities
• Promotional materials that continue helping the book long after the feature is completed

To prepare everything properly, we usually need:

• Author bio
• Author journey/story behind the book
• Author photo
• Book cover
• Book purchase links
• Discussion guide or reader questions (if available)
• Any existing media materials you would like included

There is only a one-time administrative contribution involved. This simply helps us cover teaser production, promotional logistics, newspaper-style features, snacks and coffee for club sessions, and coordination for the campaign.

Your book truly sounds like the kind of book readers enjoy talking about, and I can already see strong potential for engagement and visibility around it. Many authors appreciate having promotional materials they can continue using again and again for future interviews, podcasts, speaking events, and media opportunities long after the feature is completed.

I would really love to see your book become one of the featured titles we spotlight next.