Drafting the Past is a multi-platform devoted to nonfiction history books. They’re accepting book reviews:

“We’re interested in reviews of individual books as well as review essays that feature two or more related books. We are a platform dedicated to nonfiction history books, and we generally do not review fiction or other subjects. Books published by university presses are welcome and encouraged, but we rarely cover books aimed at a purely academic audience.

Timing: We will publish reviews up to six weeks after the book’s publication, so please pitch us at least three months before the book’s publication date. In September 2026, we are currently accepting pitches for books that will be published in December 2026/January 2027 or later.

Length and style: Single-book reviews should be no longer than 1,000 words, and written in the style of newspaper and magazine reviews (not academic journals). Review essays should be no longer than 1,500 words.”

They pay writers $200 for single-book reviews, and more for review essays. For details, refer to their post and ‘pitch us’ page.