Most book affiliate programs pay pennies per sale. We pay a percentage of recurring subscriptions.
| Program | Commission | On what | Cookie |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigBookHubYou're here | 50% | Subscriptions | 30 days |
| Amazon Associates | 4–5% | Per sale | 24 hours |
| Book Depository | 5% | Per sale | 30 days |
| Bookshop.org | 10% | Per sale | 30 days |
| Audible | $5 flat | Per signup | 30 days |
Based on a 1% conversion rate — typical for quality content recommendations.
Small newsletter (1,000 subscribers)
10 new subscribers/month
Mid-size BookTok (10,000 followers)
50 new subscribers/month
Established book blog (50,000 readers)
200 new subscribers/month
Estimates based on monthly plan ($10/mo, $5 commission). Yearly plan pays $50 per referral.
Any creator with a book-loving audience.
Book bloggers
Review books and recommend BigBookHub as the place to read them.
BookTok & Bookstagram
Link in bio. One video can send hundreds of new subscribers your way.
Newsletter writers
A single "reading recommendation" section in your weekly email.
Podcasters & reviewers
Mention your link in episode notes or episode intros.
Apply
Fill out a short application. We review every application and get back to you.
Get your link
Receive a unique affiliate link and access to your dashboard.
Share it
Promote to your audience — blog posts, social, newsletters, anywhere.
Get paid
Earn 50% of every subscription your link drives. Paid monthly.
What exactly do I earn commission on?
You earn 50% of the subscription price for every new subscriber who signs up through your link — $5 per monthly subscriber ($10/mo plan) or $50 per yearly subscriber ($100/yr plan). Commission is paid on the first payment only.
How long does my cookie last?
Your affiliate cookie is valid for 30 days. If someone clicks your link and subscribes within 30 days, you get the commission — even if they don't subscribe immediately.
When and how do I get paid?
Commissions are reviewed and paid monthly. We currently pay via PayPal. Minimum payout threshold is $20.
Do I need to be a BigBookHub subscriber myself?
No. You can promote BigBookHub whether or not you have a subscription.
Is there a minimum audience size?
No minimums. We work with creators of all sizes. A highly engaged small audience often converts better than a large passive one.
Are authors automatically enrolled?
Yes — authors approved to publish on BigBookHub are automatically enrolled in the affiliate program and receive their affiliate link as part of their welcome package.