KNBC - California Live - Nov 2, 2022Bedside Reading Ideas for the Holidays "Get lost within the pages of a good book! California Live’s Jessica Vilchis welcomes the founder of Bedside Reading, Jane Ubell-Meyer, to discuss the inspiration behind Bedside Reading and her list of must-reads for the season. Learn how Bedside Reading can enhance your travel. "
Dear Authors & Publishers,
Bedside Reading® was created to be a vital part of your book marketing strategy. Our program places your book in the hands of guests visiting our luxury & boutique hotel partners, in the Hamptons, in the media, on social media, on podcasts and additional outlets. We don't sell books. What we do is promote you, the author, as a brand and your book to high-end, sophisticated readers. We want as many people as possible to read your book because "Word of Mouth" is the best compliment anyone could wish for. If enough people talk about your book, then...you know the rest! How do you get readers to pay attention to your book? We place books where readers are vacationing, where they are meeting and attending events. We take a layered approach to book marketing. It's not one thing, it's everything. It doesn't happen over night. It takes time and patience to match the right hotel with the perfect book, to place your book in traditional media, in social media, on podcasts and when permitted at events. Let us know how we can help you--Jane Ubell-Meyer- Jane@bedsidereading.com On the Download Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2022 Ebooks, Audiobooks
Explore our Books of the Season!
Bedside Reading at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
Rohit Bhargava, Non Obvious Megatrends
St. Martin's Press
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As Seen In...
MEDITATION IS THE NEW MUST HAVE TRAVEL ACCESSORY
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Book marketing is constantly evolving, and we are as well. When COVID hit, we had to pivot and through this past year we developed an innovative way to get new readers' eyeballs on books, and that the whole point!
The on the download" program has been beta-tested for a year and we know this is the future.
We accept physical books, digital ebooks & audiobooks. Children's, Classics, fiction, non-fiction (business, memoirs, leadership)
--all genres. We do not accept political or religious books. Apply here: BedsideReading..com/apply
The on the download" program has been beta-tested for a year and we know this is the future.
We accept physical books, digital ebooks & audiobooks. Children's, Classics, fiction, non-fiction (business, memoirs, leadership)
--all genres. We do not accept political or religious books. Apply here: BedsideReading..com/apply
PJ Jackson, The Labyrinth Influence
It's our 20th season of placing books in the Hamptons and we're still celebrating...all year long!
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Kim Sakwa, "The Price" Priscilla Oliveras, "Summer in the City"
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Deke Copenhaver, "the Changemaker". Matt Coyle, "Blind Vigil"
Hotel News! Placing books in our hotels is our passion. I can't imagine traveling without a great book.
Welcome Back, Mandarin Oriental New York,(their guests will be receiving Finding Napoleon ,The Contract , The Cave Dwellers) , Ritz Carlton Club Vail (Their guests will be receiving 3 great books at the end of May, The Lost Boys of Montauk (which goes on sale May 25th), Vivid Vision and Live True Daily Journal.)
Welcome to our new Hamptons Hotel:, MARRAM, Montauk NY. Topping Rose House , Bridgehampton NY is back beginning Memorial Day Weekend!
Welcome Back, Mandarin Oriental New York,(their guests will be receiving Finding Napoleon ,The Contract , The Cave Dwellers) , Ritz Carlton Club Vail (Their guests will be receiving 3 great books at the end of May, The Lost Boys of Montauk (which goes on sale May 25th), Vivid Vision and Live True Daily Journal.)
Welcome to our new Hamptons Hotel:, MARRAM, Montauk NY. Topping Rose House , Bridgehampton NY is back beginning Memorial Day Weekend!
Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton, NY
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The Ven at Embassy Row, Washington, D.C.
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Memorial Day Bestsellers at Marram Montauk
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MARRAM, Montauk, NY
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The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail
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Our Story
Dear Friends,
In 2002, a friend of mine, (who became my partner) suggested that I start a business placing books and products on the Hampton Jitney. Back then, If you received a gift bag from "Buzz Bags" on The Jitney or the Luxury Liner that was us! Shortly after we launched, we were invited to create gift bags for Sting's Rainforest Foundation, and of course the word got out and we started gifting the opening parties for Broadway premieres, then the GRAMMY awards and it seemed we were in business. In 2004, I went solo and created Madison & Mulholland. My new company delivered gift bags for first and business class passengers onUnited Airlines worked with Virgin America (yes, I did hang out with Richard Branson), gifted Paul McCartney, (for his fundraiser at UCLA), Oscar®, GRAMMY®, Emmy® winners and nominees., film festivals ,Hollywood premieres and more! It was fun and exciting and I was living my dream of a bi-coastal life and loved every minute of it and yet, never stopped gifting in the Hamptons.
My "ah-ha" moment came in March 2017, after the death of one of my dearest friends (Noreen Fraser, the brilliant brain behind Stand Up to Cancer), This devastating loss forced me to re-evaluate what I was meant to do in my life. I believe Noreen's influence "from the other side" inspired my new "WHY"--it was to go back to my love of books . Bedside Reading was launched on August 15, 2017 Iwith Salman Rushdie's ,"The Golden House "at the Mandarin Oriental New York.
Over the years, I never stopped gifting in the Hamptons. however, in 2017 the products went away and I stayed true to my authors. My journey became even more meaningful when I started focusing on my team. I have been inspired to teach, advocate and champion them by lifting them up (hopefully) to look at their life and realize anything is possible.) The Bedside Reading team has become a growing family, diverse in so many ways. and every day I am loving them more and more!
While I was a mere 61 when I started this evolution of Bedside Reading this story started 20 years ago. And over the years I am proud to have partnered with all the major publishers, the ever-growing independent and hybrid publishers as well as the incredibly talented authors that have entered my sphere. And of course, our amazing hotel partners., Everyone has played a crucial part in our success.
My goal has always been and still remains, "How can we help our authors become more visible and grow as a brand?"
Thank you all for being a part of this wonderful experiment, "Bedside Reading."
A special thanks to my wonderful team, my new partner, Lisa Rosenstein, our publicist and "consiglieri" Elisa Fershtadt, our new project manager, Erin Cox, and our book hunters--Casey Skeen, Kellie Aldrich, Yolanda Machado., Lauren Callahan. Of course, no one is more precious to me than my incredible husband, Rick Meyer, always right here by my side.
Happy 21 seasons! -- Jane Ubell-Meyer, Founder
In 2002, a friend of mine, (who became my partner) suggested that I start a business placing books and products on the Hampton Jitney. Back then, If you received a gift bag from "Buzz Bags" on The Jitney or the Luxury Liner that was us! Shortly after we launched, we were invited to create gift bags for Sting's Rainforest Foundation, and of course the word got out and we started gifting the opening parties for Broadway premieres, then the GRAMMY awards and it seemed we were in business. In 2004, I went solo and created Madison & Mulholland. My new company delivered gift bags for first and business class passengers onUnited Airlines worked with Virgin America (yes, I did hang out with Richard Branson), gifted Paul McCartney, (for his fundraiser at UCLA), Oscar®, GRAMMY®, Emmy® winners and nominees., film festivals ,Hollywood premieres and more! It was fun and exciting and I was living my dream of a bi-coastal life and loved every minute of it and yet, never stopped gifting in the Hamptons.
My "ah-ha" moment came in March 2017, after the death of one of my dearest friends (Noreen Fraser, the brilliant brain behind Stand Up to Cancer), This devastating loss forced me to re-evaluate what I was meant to do in my life. I believe Noreen's influence "from the other side" inspired my new "WHY"--it was to go back to my love of books . Bedside Reading was launched on August 15, 2017 Iwith Salman Rushdie's ,"The Golden House "at the Mandarin Oriental New York.
Over the years, I never stopped gifting in the Hamptons. however, in 2017 the products went away and I stayed true to my authors. My journey became even more meaningful when I started focusing on my team. I have been inspired to teach, advocate and champion them by lifting them up (hopefully) to look at their life and realize anything is possible.) The Bedside Reading team has become a growing family, diverse in so many ways. and every day I am loving them more and more!
While I was a mere 61 when I started this evolution of Bedside Reading this story started 20 years ago. And over the years I am proud to have partnered with all the major publishers, the ever-growing independent and hybrid publishers as well as the incredibly talented authors that have entered my sphere. And of course, our amazing hotel partners., Everyone has played a crucial part in our success.
My goal has always been and still remains, "How can we help our authors become more visible and grow as a brand?"
Thank you all for being a part of this wonderful experiment, "Bedside Reading."
A special thanks to my wonderful team, my new partner, Lisa Rosenstein, our publicist and "consiglieri" Elisa Fershtadt, our new project manager, Erin Cox, and our book hunters--Casey Skeen, Kellie Aldrich, Yolanda Machado., Lauren Callahan. Of course, no one is more precious to me than my incredible husband, Rick Meyer, always right here by my side.
Happy 21 seasons! -- Jane Ubell-Meyer, Founder
The Bedside Reading® 2021 Curated Collection
Available for Hotels, Meetings & Events and Corporate Gifting
Contact: Jane Ubell-Meyer or Lisa Rosenstein
Available for Hotels, Meetings & Events and Corporate Gifting
Contact: Jane Ubell-Meyer or Lisa Rosenstein
Bedside Reading on the download program featured at Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Learn more about Bedside Reading!
Join our Authors in Bed Campaign on Instagram #BedsideReadinginbed
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Testimonial in the times of Covid-19:
I love working with Jane Ubell-Meyer at Bedside Reading! Even when everything came to a screeching halt with Covid-19, and hotels were closed, Jane continued to find creative, unique, even sexy ways to promote her authors, and make us feel that our books were reaching people, even if it was virtually. And, the magazine she put together featuring our books is gorgeous! Here’s to Jane, and our excitement for when we can be together again with books in our hands, poolside. -Ora Nadrich, Live True |
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I'm thinking summer in the Hamptons...are you?
Let's face it, we want to get you into bed (to read a book!)
What is the ROI? ROI is really all about the benefits we deliver--We actually call it "N.O.B." (Non-Obvious Benefits --a nod and thank you to Rohit Bhargarva who inspired this acronym from his book "Non-Obvious Megratrends") book signings, VIP meetings, media introductions, media placements, parties, introductions to event planners and speaking gigs, book marketing summits, podcasts, and so much more. Benefits are never ending including getting into bed with other authors! Authors That Thrive Podcasts - Welcome to Lou Diamond, the host of our author podcasts. Our podcast library can be found either on in-room TVs, on in-room tablets or hotel websites: Our 2020 hotel partners:
Hotel Commonwealth, Conrad New York Downtown, Fairmont Miramar, Santa Monica
Authors are encouraged to apply to our program. We encourage traditionally published authors as well as indie authors to apply. Once accepted each book is then vetted by our team and our hotel partners before placement. Media: We add a layer of media to all of our book marketing campaigns and activations (Media includes traditional print and social media). This multi-layered approach to marketing a book is one of the many proactive steps authors need to take today to stand out in a highly competitive market.
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USA Today 10 Best List November 19, 2018
Newsday
Hamptons Winter Weekend 2020 - Michael Gelman
Professional Performance
Magazine
 Jane at the Mandarin Oriental New York
Mandarin Oriental New York - We love ARCs. Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover was the #1 book of 2018.
Listen to Bedside Reading's
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Check out Deke Copenhaver's interview with Valeria Teles
Matt Coyle's podcast Crime Corner featuring
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KDHamptons.com
Bedside Reading Hamptons
Memorial Day Weekend Books
We love when people find our books
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Who's Behind the Bedside Reading Program?
Jane Ubell-Meyer, former television and film producer is the founder of the nationally acclaimed, award-winning Madison & Mulholland programs. Jane founded Bedside Reading® in 2017. The program partners with the world's leading publishers including Penguin Random House, HarperCollins, Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, as well as many others independent publishers and authors.
Our company's mission is to help authors build their fanbase by connecting their books to readers and providing hotel guests the opportunity to unplug and delve into the world of words at some of the most sought after destinations in North America. Coming in 2019: Toronto, London, Chicago and San Francisco.
Our company's mission is to help authors build their fanbase by connecting their books to readers and providing hotel guests the opportunity to unplug and delve into the world of words at some of the most sought after destinations in North America. Coming in 2019: Toronto, London, Chicago and San Francisco.
Media: Dan Schlossberg -Thursday April 25th 8:00pm - Travel Itch Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ndbmedia/2019/04/26/travel-itch-radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ndbmedia/2019/04/26/travel-itch-radio
Word-of-Mouth
This is SO fantastic, Thank you" - Kensington Publisher Corp.
Jane Ubell, you’re “the Oprah for the affluent” - Dianne Collins, Author of "Do You Quantum Think?"
"We placed our first book "It's Just So..." into the Bedside Reading Hamptons program last August. The results were quite dramatic. We had no other promotions going on the time and we were surprised to see our ranking and sales on Amazon spiked. We went from 1.6 million to about 200,000 in just a couple of days. Soon after we were at 31,300. Again, we had no other specific promotion at the time. We went on to incorporate the ad images in our other social media promotions. We could not be happier with the program. We were so thrilled with Jane's efforts we are placing our sequel book, "It's Just So Little" with her in the Bedside Reading program at the Acqualina Resort & Spa. We absolutely love working with her." - Peter Trimarco, "It's Just So..."
Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills
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Acqualina Resort & Spa
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Mandarin Oriental New York
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