Professional — is a contemporary American book review service and online publication that connects authors with professional reviewers and places their work before a broader reading audience. It is designed as a platform for authors who want thoughtful, professionally written critiques of their books and greater visibility in the book marketplace.

Unlike reader reviews on retail sites like Amazon    Book Review Service  or Goodreads, which are written by everyday readers, the reviews published through The US Review of Books are written by experienced editors and book reviewers. These reviews are meant to offer both a summary and a critical evaluation of a book’s content, style, and significance. Professional reviews can serve as credible third-party endorsements and help authors demonstrate quality to potential readers, librarians, booksellers, and literary professionals.

The service operates on a submission model where authors (or their representatives) submit their books for review. While some reviews are complimentary, most require a modest fee to ensure that reviewers are fairly compensated and that every submitted book is given a proper, careful reading. The organization explains that charging for reviews is part of a transparent model: it helps pay reviewers and ensures that books aren’t just ignored because they didn’t come through traditional editorial “slush piles.”

Once accepted, each professionally written review is published on The US Review of Books website and often featured in a monthly newsletter sent to thousands of subscribers interested in new titles across genres. These newsletters and online listings increase a book’s exposure well beyond its immediate audience. The publication also includes the book in its review catalog, offers cover images and links, and sometimes extends additional promotional opportunities for authors who choose enhanced review packages.

The reviews themselves typically aim to be balanced — roughly half summarizing the book’s key themes and half offering critical insight — and they are framed as honest assessments rather than guaranteed praise. Authors are not allowed to edit the review text once published,