Frequently Asked Questions.

Can I return my digital order? What’s your return/replacement policy?

All BAMTP digital sales are final. Once you receive your order email with the file, all purchases are non-refundable/no returns are accepted.


Where is Books are my Third Place based?

BAMTP’s creator, Ashley Whitlatch, is currently based in San Francisco.

How are you connected to the bookish shop, Valor & Lore?

Valor & Lore is the sister site to Books are my Third Place. It was also created by Ashley, and currently focuses on officially licensed bookish collections of fashion and home goods, as well as general bookish collections based on stories in the public domain or a general celebration of a love of reading.

Do you do paid reviews?

No. All book reviews are up to the preference and discretion of the founder, and to ensure honesty, no money exchanges hands for book reviews on this site. Ashley may receive ARCs (Advanced Reading Copy) from publishers or authors, but again no money is exchanged.

Are there opportunities for paid promotion of my book at Books are my Third Place?

Yes, there are a few different opportunities for paid promotion of your book at Books are my Third Place. However, please ensure your book aligns with the genres of books BAMTP currently covers before reaching out:

  • You can sponsor the weekly newsletter (sent out each Friday), or a series of newsletter editions. More info can be found here.

  • Paid feature placement on the blog: Storyteller Sessions is an ongoing series, FAQ style intro to authors, so readers can get to know an author as well as their book.

  • UGC for your own channels + ads: Book Photography flatlays

Please contact Ashley for more info and pricing if you’re interested in any of the above opportunities: ashley@booksaremythirdplace.com

What genres do you currently cover on the blog?

Right now, BAMTP focuses on Fantasy, Romantasy, Sci-fi, and occasionally Historical Fiction and Literary Fiction as our main genres with a heavy emphasis on Fantasy + Romantasy (low spice).

We do NOT cover horror, finance, or psychology.