PROGRAMS:: Learn about what we do

Introducing a new program:
Indie Book Box Subscription program
The program is being speared-headed by author/publisher,
Carrie Severson and Jane Ubell-Meyer.

Carrie sold 8000 books (to one gift box program), and 1000 additional books to another gift box service. For the past year she has been living and breathing the industry.
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To learn more

Why add Bedside Reading to your Book Marketing strategy?

• Our  Bedside Reading 15-layered book marketing program places your book in the hands of guests visiting our luxury & boutique hotel partners, in the Hamptons, throughout the USA, Canada and Greece.
• We also promote our authors in the media, social media, newsletters, podcasts and additional media outlets. 
• We offer author book signing events at our luxury hotels and the Hamptons
• NEW Masterminding Book Marketing Strategies
• NEW:  Bedside Reading Reader Book Tours on Instagram  Authors Apply to be Reviewed (now being Beta Tested)
  • Our Programs: Placing Books Poolisde,  Placing Book in the Hamptons,
  • Placing Books in Hotels

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We don't sell books. What we do is promote you, the author and your book to high-end, sophisticated readers. It's all about visibility. We want as many people as possible to read your book. We believe "Word of Mouth" is the best way to grow your. fan base. If enough people talk about your book, then...you know the rest!

How do you get readers to pay attention to your book?
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We place books where readers are vacationing, by the bedsides, poolsides, firesides, where they are meeting and attending events. We take a layered approach to book marketing. It's not one thing, it's everything.
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It doesn't happen over night.  We strive 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.  

We also have Tools for Authors
We can help make connections to Hollywood 
Need help with your book cover? We can make recommendations, just ask ! 
Need introductions to Hybrid or PR agencies? We can help! 
(Contact: Jane@bedsidereading.com)
We want you to succeed as much as you do.
​So, let us help you promote your book so that it
Let us know how we can help you--Jane Ubell-Meyer- Jane@bedsidereading.com

Join us? Apply here: BedsideReading.com/apply

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Thank you, Hotel Manager, Chase Chasteen, Hotel Yountville a Remington Hotel

Too Early to Celebrate the Holidays? Join us!
 Bedside Reading magazine,  HOLIDAY 2023 issue.

We celebrates books and the people who write them – and what better place to showcase your work than in the Hamptons? Our readers are some of the most discerning in New York, and they’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest titles. Not only will you get exposure to some of the most influential people in publishing, but you’ll also be promoted online to millions of readers. t’s the perfect opportunity to reach a new audience and boost your fan base!

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On the Download  Spring 2023 
Starts April 1, 2023

This is what they are saying...
Testimonials

Rohit Bhargava, Non Obvious Megatrends

St. Martin's Press

Kathleen Reid, Sunrise in Florence

Keele Burgin, Wholly Unraveled

Mel Greenberg, Running With Our Eyes Closed

Kensington Publishing Corp

PJ Jackson, The Labyrinth Influence

Kim Sakwa, "The Price"                                 ​

Priscilla Oliveras, "Summer in the City"

Deke Copenhaver, "The Changemaker".   

Matt Coyle, "Blind Vigil"

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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

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Learn more about Bedside Reading!

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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MEDIA

Bedside Reading's Media Partners

- Woman's World (monthly book giveaways)
- First for Women (monthly book giveaways)​
- Lux Lifestyle Magazine
-Gothamology.com
​-Resident.com
-Goo$e Magazine ( May 2023)
-James Lane (Memorial Day 2023)
-​Bedside Reading Magazine HOLIDAY ISSUE IS COMING DEC 2023

Lux Lifestyle Magazine

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Gothamology.com

Resident.com - Page 86/87

  Proud to recommend our favorite books to Gothamology.com

Jane Recommends Book Picks for April 2023

Who doesn't love staying at fabulous hotels?

We certainly do! 
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Hotel Partners

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USA TODAY....

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Bedside Reading at Mandarin Oriental New York

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KNBC - California Live - Nov 2, 2022
​Bedside 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. "

Bedside Reading at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

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Join our Authors in Bed Campaign on Instagram #BedsideReadinginbed

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Jo Giese in Bed!

Libby Fischer Hellmann

Kathryn Starke

Christy Whitman

Laura Preble

Deborah Royce

Diane Pomerantz

Laura Munson

Candace Gish

Helen Starbuck

Deborah Kruszewski

Robert Hoyman

Amy Wilhelm

Danielle Girard

Marcia Williams Cromer

Antonia Deignan

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Our first Authors That Thrive Podcast author, Hank Phillippi Ryan - Hotel Commonwealth, Boston

Hotel Commonwealth--Jeanne Blasberg, Rohit Bhargarva, Hank Phillippi Ryan

I'm thinking summer in the Hamptons...are you?

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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!

Subscribe to Our Podcast

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

The James New York Soho- Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary

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Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

​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.
​Coming in 2020: Author podcasts, media luncheons, book signings and more. 
Click for more information, rates and our brochure.

Word-of-Mouth says it all!

XXXXX You are the Janest!" Hank Phillippi Ryan, January 2020

Simply Brilliant"  Jeffrey Magee, PhD Everyday!

​Creating a best seller is a team effort. It takes dedication and support from strong programs and media platforms. Bedside Reading offers that support and resources, but we need YOU to be an active partner in the marketing of your book. Whether you join us for one month or a full year, you're part of the family and our mission is to help you get the word out about your book.

To make your marketing efforts as simple as possible, we send you pre-formatted social media posts for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Pinterest. So, it's copy/paste and easy to manage your social media marketing for the month.

We also send you a 30-day author's marketing guide to help you make the most of the exposure you'll be getting.

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As seen in...

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Media Gallery

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.

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Listen to Bedside Reading's
30-Day Marketing Tips

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Book Marketing Guide

Free book marketing guide

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Podcast: Listen to Dr. Jeffrey Magee on Thrive LOUD with Lou Diamond 

Check out Deke Copenhaver's interview with Valeria Teles

I just had a woman tell me yesterday at a two-day event in Scottsdale that she picked up my book in a hotel in Colorado. She had no idea who I was picked up my book and fell in love with me then decided to join my coaching academy and now was in Scottsdale for my two-day event. Sooo cool! -Christy Whitman,​  November 2019

​This program is all that and more! Jane Ubell-Meyer is singlehandedly redesigning the landscape for authors and travelers. Check out Bedside Reading." -Mel Greenberg, Author🌟🌟🌟🌟

Janie, You can’t tell from where you’re sitting but I’m bouncing off the walls right now with excitement seeing that Deep is in a national publication!!! I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, you have done everything you said you would do and then some. I know you and know you wouldn’t do it or have it any other way. And for that I’m so very grateful. Love and Peace, Jeffrey J. Antonucci, Author

From the very first phone conversation with Jane, I knew I’d found a kindred spirit. Jane’s honesty, passion for people and for books, and kindness shine through in everything she does in her life and in Bedside Reading. She loves her authors and she takes fantastic care of them. Myself included! I am so thankful to be part of this program and to have someone like Jane on my team, who believes in me and in my work. It’s been a fun adventure so far, and we’re just getting started! I can’t wait to see where Bedside Reading takes me next!" -Jennifer Moorman, Author

Bedside Reading has cracked the code on how to affordably get an author’s business book into the hands – and inside the minds – of the world’s most successful executives. They do it by placing books in selected rooms in the world’s most luxurious hotels. Brilliantly simple, right? And now, Bedside Reading is offering digital e-books and audiobooks to expand their reach to business’ movers and shakers even further. Wow! Such a great idea!  


Bryan Mattimore, Chief Idea Guy, Growth Engine Innovation Agency; Author, Idea Stormers and 21 Days to a Big Idea; Member Forbes Business Council; Co-Founder, the Global Institute for Thought Leadership; Marketing and Innovation Instructor, Caltech

Matt Coyle's podcast Crime Corner featuring
​Jane Ubell-Meyer

The IPG Podcast featuring Bedside Reading

Author Book Signing | Fairmont Miramar | 

Author Book Signing | The James New York - SoHo 

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Fairmont Miramar blog

KDHamptons.com

We love when people find our books

 Media: Dan Schlossberg -Thursday April 25th 8:00pm - Travel Itch Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ndbmedia/2019/04/26/travel-itch-radio

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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

Acqualina Resort & Spa

Mandarin Oriental New York

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