Review Our Books

Are you a book reviewer, blogger, content creator, academic or business professional with a passion for sharing great books? If so, we’d love to hear from you. As a small independent publisher reviews and recommendations are essential for helping our books find the right audience.

When you join our reviewer community you'll be alerted to new Trotman titles and, where opportunities are available, receive books to review and share with your audience.

Who can join?

Our reviewer community is open to anyone with an interest in books and the subjects we publish.

You might be:

  • A book blogger or independent book reviewer
  • A content creator, YouTuber, podcaster or social media creator
  • An academic, researcher or university lecturer
  • A careers professional, careers leader or careers adviser
  • A teacher, educator or education professional
  • A business professional or career coach
  • A librarian or information professional
  • A student or early-career professional
  • A journalist, editor or member of the media
  • 💬 Someone with an engaged community interested in careers, education, employability, higher education or professional development

You don't need to have a huge following. We're interested in thoughtful, authentic reviewers who can help connect our books with the people who will find them useful.

What you'll receive

By joining our reviewer community, you'll be the first to hear about opportunities to review selected Trotman titles.

Depending on the book and your interests, you may be offered:

  • Advance or review copies of selected new titles
  • The opportunity to discover new books before or around publication
  • Specialist academic and professional titles relevant to your area of expertise
  • Opportunities to share your reviews with your audience
  • The chance to contribute to conversations around careers, education, employability and professional development
  • The chance to connect with our authors

We will aim to match review opportunities with your interests, expertise and audience.

Please note: Joining the community does not guarantee that you will receive a review copy of every book.

What we ask from reviewers

We want our reviewer community to be built around honest opinions and useful recommendations.

If you receive a review copy, we ask that you:

  • Read the book and provide a genuine, independent review
  • Be honest about what you liked and what you didn't
  • Clearly identify when you have received a complimentary copy
  • Share your review on the platforms that are relevant to you, where appropriate
  • Follow any agreed publication or review date
  • Tag or mention Trotman Publishing where appropriate so that we can find and share your review
  • Let us know when your review is live by sending us the link

There is no requirement to give a positive review. We value constructive and honest feedback, and we respect the independence of our reviewers.

How it works

1. Sign up

Complete our short reviewer form and tell us a little about yourself, your interests and where you share your reviews or content.

2. We get to know your interests

We'll use the information you provide to understand which Trotman titles might be a good fit for you and your audience.

3. Review opportunities

When we have a suitable review opportunity, we'll contact you with information about the book and how to request or receive a copy.

4. Read & review

If you choose to take part, read the book and share your honest thoughts with your audience.

5. Share your review

Send us a link to your review so that we can celebrate your work and, where appropriate, share it through our own channels.

Become a Trotman Reviewer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a large social media following?

No. We're interested in relevance and engagement rather than follower numbers alone. A specialist audience of careers professionals, educators or academics can be just as valuable as a larger general audience.

Do I need to be an established reviewer?

Not at all. We're happy to hear from people who are new to reviewing as well as experienced reviewers. If you have a blog, website, social media account, podcast, newsletter, academic profile or another platform where you share your views, we'd love to hear from you.

What types of books can I review?

Trotman publishes books across:

  • careers education
  • careers guidance
  • employability
  • higher education
  • professional development
  • human resources
  • SEND

We also publish specialist and academic titles.

We'll do our best to match review opportunities to your interests and expertise.

Will I receive a free copy of every book?

No. Review copies are limited and opportunities will depend on the title, publication schedule, format and number of copies available.

Joining our reviewer community means you'll be considered for relevant opportunities; it doesn't guarantee a copy of every title.

Can academics join?

Absolutely. We particularly welcome academics and researchers whose work relates to careers, employability, education, higher education, vocational learning, career development and related fields.

Can I review an older Trotman title?

Our main focus will be on new and forthcoming titles, but we may occasionally have opportunities to review selected backlist books.

If there is a particular Trotman title you'd like to review, you can mention it when you sign up.

Do I have to give a positive review?

No. We want reviews to be genuine and independent. You are never expected to give a book a positive review simply because you received a complimentary copy.

Where can I publish my review?

That's up to you. Depending on your audience, this could be your blog, website, newsletter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube channel, podcast, Goodreads, Amazon or another relevant platform.

For academic reviewers, reviews may also be suitable for academic journals, university platforms or other scholarly publications, subject to the publication's own requirements.

What if I can't review a book after receiving it?

We understand that things sometimes get in the way. If you're unable to complete a review, simply let us know.

Can I join if I live outside the UK?

Yes. We're happy to hear from reviewers internationally, although the availability of physical review copies may vary by location. Digital review copies may be available for some titles.