Ugh, Penguin Random House Reader "Rewards"

Paperbackstash · 03-05-2021, 02:54 PM

The reward program from Penguin excludes a surprisingly high amount of their books, and I think it's gotten worse recently. The last two digital purchases do not seem eligible for their reward program.

Now I searched for Later by Stephen King, which is a book released this month and which I purchased a paperback of (still waiting for it to arrive). Even this one is not eligible for rewards according to their page.

At first I figured they were excluding some of their older, cheaper backlog, but apparently that's not the criteria either. It's baffling to me which counts as a reward book and which doesn't.

Anyone else use this service with the publisher?

library addict · 03-09-2021, 02:38 AM

So far I have only redeemed one free coupon. I am waiting to submit more purchases since they are only good for two years from the time you submit. I figured I'd wait until I have at least 6 saved up.

For the books I tend to purchase the hardcover and digital editions have all been eligible for rewards, just not the paperback release. I have been purchasing mostly new releases with the occasional backlist if the digital version is one I need and it goes on sale.

There were several normally $7.99 backlist titles I purchased last year for $1.99 during a sale which is the only reason I got to 12 titles as soon as I did.

I do not think it's the best rewards program, but since I would buy the books anyway I decided I might as well be enrolled in it.

Paperbackstash · 03-09-2021, 10:52 AM

True, I am not buying the books just for this program, so if they work together, then it works

I finally found another from a sale, so I have four total. Not sure I'll be able to use them in time before expiration, but we'll see. I just found their exclusion system a bit off where so many of their books are concerned.

03-05-2021, 02:54 PM	#1
Paperbackstash Wizard Posts: 1,666 Karma: 20102554 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Florida Device: Oasis 3, PW 3 & 5, Fire HD 8 & 10	Ugh, Penguin Random House Reader "Rewards" The reward program from Penguin excludes a surprisingly high amount of their books, and I think it's gotten worse recently. The last two digital purchases do not seem eligible for their reward program. Now I searched for Later by Stephen King, which is a book released this month and which I purchased a paperback of (still waiting for it to arrive). Even this one is not eligible for rewards according to their page. At first I figured they were excluding some of their older, cheaper backlog, but apparently that's not the criteria either. It's baffling to me which counts as a reward book and which doesn't. Anyone else use this service with the publisher?

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03-09-2021, 02:38 AM	#2
library addict Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,155 Karma: 37197878 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Nexus 7 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" (retired=Sony PRS650, Kobo Mini)	So far I have only redeemed one free coupon. I am waiting to submit more purchases since they are only good for two years from the time you submit. I figured I'd wait until I have at least 6 saved up. For the books I tend to purchase the hardcover and digital editions have all been eligible for rewards, just not the paperback release. I have been purchasing mostly new releases with the occasional backlist if the digital version is one I need and it goes on sale. There were several normally $7.99 backlist titles I purchased last year for $1.99 during a sale which is the only reason I got to 12 titles as soon as I did. I do not think it's the best rewards program, but since I would buy the books anyway I decided I might as well be enrolled in it.

03-09-2021, 10:52 AM	#3
Paperbackstash Wizard Posts: 1,666 Karma: 20102554 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Central Florida Device: Oasis 3, PW 3 & 5, Fire HD 8 & 10	True, I am not buying the books just for this program, so if they work together, then it works I finally found another from a sale, so I have four total. Not sure I'll be able to use them in time before expiration, but we'll see. I just found their exclusion system a bit off where so many of their books are concerned.

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