Advance copies
Digital advance copies of The Joseon Retrospective go out from 30 August 2026, ahead of publication on 20 October. Print proofs are very limited and go to trade reviewers, bookshops and library systems first.
Requests are read by the author, not a queue. If the book isn’t right for your shelf or your readers, say so — no hard feelings, and no follow-up.
Three ways to request one
Booksprout
The main ARC team. Claim a copy, read it, post an honest review in the fortnight after 20 October. Open until copies run out.
Claim a copy on BooksproutBloggers & bookstagram
A short form — where you review, your usual genres, digital or print. Copies are delivered by BookFunnel, to any e-reader or app.
Open the request formPress & trade
Reviews editors, festival programmers and buyers: email direct and mention your outlet or store.
contact@jmccarthybooks.comBookSirens
A second reviewer network. Request a copy, read it, and post your review around publication.
Request on BookSirensWhat we ask in return
An honest review, posted wherever you normally post — ideally in the fortnight around publication. Goodreads and your retailer of choice help most. A star rating and a line or two is plenty; a full write-up is a gift.
Please don’t quote from the galley text itself — it isn’t final.
Also available
The book club kit, library one-sheet, bookseller one-sheet, and full press kit — all free to download and circulate. Interviews, guest posts and Q&As are welcome; just get in touch.