What is the Indie Insider Program?

The Four Seasons Books Indie Insider Program is our way of partnering with readers, reviewers, and content creators who believe indie bookstores are the heart of the book world. Whether you’re making bookish TikToks, snapping your TBR stack on Instagram, blogging long-form reviews, or yelling about banned books on Threads—we want to work with you.

Who should apply?

If you:

• Create bookish content on TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Substack, YouTube, or your favorite corner of the internet
• Live in or regularly visit WV, DC, Baltimore, Philly, or the surrounding area (not a dealbreaker)
• Care about indie bookstores, banned books, and diverse authors
• Know that “unhinged, but make it literary” is a valid aesthetic…then you’re our kind of people.​

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The Vibe Check:

We’re looking for creators who show up authentically, share honest content, and care about making the book world better. No weird elitist vibes. No Amazon links. Just good stories, good people, and indie bookstore magic.
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What you’ll get:

• Access to exclusive ARCs and early release titles.
  
• Priority invites to author events and bookstore happenings.
  
• First looks at giveaways, collabs, and special projects.
  
• Features on our social media and newsletter.
  
• Surprise bookish missions (because obviously)

How to Join:

Apply here: Apply to be an Indie Insider →

​Once accepted, start receiving ARC offers, invites, and Indie Insider Dispatch updates.

Our Commitment to DEI:

Four Seasons Books is woman-owned, genre-forward, and deeply committed to amplifying diverse voices. We believe the best stories reflect the real world—beautiful, complex, and messy. Our Indie Insider Program is open to all creators who share these values.

APPLY TO BECOME AN INDIE INSIDER