How to Create Book Recommendation Links - Step by Step

How It Works

BookBuzz makes it easy to create book recommendation links that automatically include your affiliate tracking. Here's the simple flow:

1

Enter book details

2

Preview your page

3

Save your link

4

Share everywhere

Step 1: Enter Book Details

From your BookBuzz dashboard, you'll see the "Create Book Link" form at the top. You have two ways to identify your book:

Option A: Use ISBN

Enter the book's 10 or 13-digit ISBN number. This is the most precise way to identify a specific edition.

9781649374042

Option B: Use Author + Title

Enter the author's name and book title. Works for any book, even those without ISBNs.

Author: Rebecca Yarros
Title: Fourth Wing

Not sure which to use? Check our ISBN vs Author/Title guide for help deciding.

Step 2: Customize Your URL Slug

BookBuzz automatically generates a URL slug from your book details, but you can customize it to anything you want:

bookbuzz.org/u/yourname/fourth-wing

Tips for good URL slugs:

Keep it short - easier to share and remember
Use hyphens - the-shining not theshining
Be descriptive - fourth-wing-review or just fourth-wing
Lowercase only - URL slugs must be lowercase

Step 3: Add Amazon Link (Optional)

If you have a specific Amazon product link you want to use, you can paste it in the "Amazon Link" field. This is useful when:

You want to link to a specific Kindle edition
You want to link to a special boxed set
You're promoting an Amazon-exclusive edition

Leave it blank if you want BookBuzz to automatically create an Amazon search link using your Amazon Associates tag from your affiliate settings.

Step 4: Preview Your Page

Click the "Preview Offers" button to see exactly what your followers will see. The preview page shows:

Book cover image (automatically fetched)
Book title and author
Price comparison from multiple retailers
Buy buttons with your affiliate links embedded

Preview opens in a new tab

Check that the right book appears and prices look correct

Step 5: Save Your Link

Happy with the preview? Click "Save Link" to create your permanent, shareable URL.

Once saved, you'll see:

Link saved successfully!

bookbuzz.org/u/yourname/fourth-wing

Visit Page Copy Link

Your link is now saved and will appear in your "Recent Links" section for easy access.

Step 6: Share Your Link

Now share your link everywhere you talk about books:

📱 TikTok / BookTok

Add to your bio or use LinkTree to list multiple books

📸 Instagram / Bookstagram

Link in bio, Stories links, or DM to followers

📺 YouTube

Video descriptions, pinned comments, Community posts

📝 Blog Posts

Embed links in reviews, reading lists, and recommendations

📧 Newsletters

Include in your book recommendation emails

🐦 Twitter/X

Share directly in tweets or threads

What Happens When Someone Clicks

1

They see your book recommendation page

With cover, prices from multiple retailers, and buy buttons
2

They choose their preferred retailer

Amazon, Bookshop, Biblio, or others you've connected
3

They're redirected with your affiliate tracking

Your affiliate ID is automatically included in the link
4

You earn commission on their purchase

Check your affiliate dashboards for earnings

Pro Tips

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Create links in batches. If you're doing a monthly wrap-up video, create all your links at once before filming.

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Use memorable slugs. Instead of book-9781234567890, use fourth-wing - easier to say in videos!

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Check your analytics. Your dashboard shows which books get the most clicks so you know what your audience loves.