Two book advent calendars

First Chapters

A new book to start every morning this December. Open a door, read the first three chapters of a book you might never have found, and if it grabs you, the rest is waiting. Free to read, with no account to make.

self-published authors

On the Shelf

The first three chapters of self-published books that are out now. Open a door, read, and carry on with the book if it grabs you.

I'm an author: how to be in it

up-and-coming authors

Coming Soon

The first three chapters of books that aren't published yet, from authors looking for advance readers. Be one of their first readers.

I'm an author: how to be in it

We're choosing the authors now. The doors open in December.

Every chapter belongs to its author. Please don't copy, share or reproduce them. To tell someone about a book, send them the link to its door.