Bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 96 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. They are in 18 cities and states, including New York City and Los Angeles, and every listing links to the shop's own submission page, checked on 2026-10-17.
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New York City · 1 shop
All New York City shops →Los Angeles · 9 shops
Los Angeles page →North Figueroa Bookshop
General-interest bookstore run by LA publishers Rare Bird and Unnamed Press; connects the independent publishing community with readers in Highland Park, Glassell Park and Eagle Rock.
LA Librería
Children's and young adult bookstore specializing in bilingual and Spanish-language books; also serves educators.
The Ripped Bodice
Romance bookstore; also has a Brooklyn store. Publishers, publicists and agents should email their catalog instead.
Vroman's Bookstore
Pasadena bookstore that 'is proud to support local authors.' Authors must affirm no AI was used in producing the book.
Heads up: The consignment route is a paid program: the author pays $298 up front.
Book Soup
Bookstore that moved to a placement-only program for Southern California authors on June 1, 2025; separate form for book-talk and signing proposals.
Heads up: Booksoup.com blocks automated checks; details come from the same placement-program template Vroman's uses.
Skylight Books
Independent bookstore with a zine section.
Heads up: We couldn't open skylightbooks.com directly (it blocks automated checks).
Chevalier's Books
Larchmont bookstore that moved across the street to a larger space in January 2021; separate form for event pitches.
Flintridge Bookstore
Independent bookstore with a consignment program to feature local authors.
Gallery Nucleus
Gallery since 2004 with a boutique bookstore/gift shop up front, focused on illustrated and entertainment art. Second location in Portland.
Chicago · 6 shops
Chicago page →Quimby's Bookstore
Independent bookstore for zines, comics and small-press books; currently taking local Chicago authors and artists, art zines, risograph and letterpress work, and more.
Women & Children First
Feminist bookstore that showcases work by trans people, non-binary people and women.
Heads up: Submissions are in person only (Monday-Wednesday).
Sheep Cult Comics
Indie comic and bookstore selling mostly local Chicagoans' work on consignment, plus small presses.
Heads up: Consignment is mentioned only on their About page; there's no dedicated submissions page or published terms.
The Dropped Stitch
Yarn shop, fiber arts emporium and tiny secondhand bookstore with hand-crafted gifts and classes by local artists.
Heads up: Consignment is a one-line mention on their homepage; no terms are published.
Newberry Library Bookshop
Bookshop of the Newberry, Chicago's independent research library.
Bookie's
Independent bookstore that gives special consideration to authors with a strong Chicago or regional connection.
San Francisco Bay Area · 5 shops
San Francisco Bay Area page →The Booksmith
Haight Street independent bookstore stocking books and magazines from traditional and nontraditional publishers, plus cards and gift sidelines.
Heads up: Street address taken from a search snippet of their site (booksmith.com blocked direct fetching); verify before publishing.
Green Apple Books
Independent new and used bookstore with three SF stores (Clement St, Books on the Park, Browser Books); selective about consignment titles.
Heads up: Unsold copies must be picked up within two weeks of notice or go in the free box.
Hicklebee's
San Jose children's bookstore with a consignment program for Bay Area authors and illustrators.
Heads up: Unclaimed books are donated 30 days after a consignment ends.
Kepler's Books
Menlo Park independent bookstore near Stanford; highly curated, buys mainly through publishers' reps.
Heads up: Self-published books are generally not carried; only exceptions with a strong local connection.
Dog Eared Books Valencia
Mission new and used general-interest bookstore.
Heads up: Not consignment: they buy the book outright for store credit.
Seattle · 6 shops
Seattle page →Third Place Books
Independent bookstore with three locations in Seattle and Lake Forest Park, taking local consignment titles chosen on local interest, production quality, season and shelf space.
Heads up: Each location (Ravenna, Seward Park, Lake Forest Park) manages its own consignment titles.
Island Books
Mercer Island independent bookstore that runs a consignment program for self-published local authors.
Heads up: Returned books are held 30 days for pickup, then donated.
Ophelia's Books
Fremont independent bookstore with a consignment program for Pacific Northwest authors.
Heads up: Address is from a search snippet (their homepage didn't render any text when fetched).
Edmonds Bookshop
Long-running downtown Edmonds independent bookstore that supports local authors.
Heads up: Street address is from a search snippet of their contact page.
Common Objects Bookstore (Common Area Maintenance)
Artist-led nonprofit's bookstore for independent publications, zines and media that may not have other outlets; prioritizes WA artists but open to all.
Heads up: Their page says submissions will be reviewed by Nov 30 for 2027 consignment.
Elliott Bay Book Company
Landmark Capitol Hill independent bookstore with near-daily author events.
Heads up: Review can take several weeks, and no new consignments are reviewed or accepted from November 15 to January 15.
Portland · 5 shops
Portland page →Sonny's House
Queer gift shop, gallery, tattoo studio and bookstore styled like a maximalist living room; COVID-conscious and consent-driven.
Not accepting right now. Applications closed as of 2026-10-17.
Annie Bloom's Books
Multnomah Village independent bookstore that supports local authors who actively promote indie bookstores.
Mother Foucault's Bookshop
Used bookstore specializing in foreign-language, philosophy and rare collectible titles, with readings Thursday-Saturday.
Heads up: Mainly a used bookstore; they only order new books in extremely rare cases.
Two Rivers & Weird Sisters
St. Johns bookstore and yarn shop (Two Rivers Books and Weird Sisters Yarn) that hosts local-author events and maker markets.
Heads up: The form covers both shop partnerships and their markets, and no terms are published.
Second Shapes Bookstore
Kenton used bookstore with zines, art and new books from local authors and small presses, plus a community room for workshops and events.
Heads up: Their consign page says new consignors would be accepted from September 2026; it's unclear whether intake is open now, so email to check.
Austin · 3 shops
Austin page →BookPeople
Austin's large independent bookstore (since 1970), hosting 300+ author events a year.
Heads up: ADDRESS NOT ON THEIR SITE: the street address comes from outside sources.
Black Pearl Books
Independent bookstore that buys from local independent authors outright and hosts author events.
Not accepting right now. 'We are not currently accepting book stock requests'; no reopen date given.
BookWoman
Small feminist independent bookstore that is asked to consign about 20 books a week.
Heads up: Contact them only by email, at most once a month, for inventory and payment.
Philadelphia · 3 shops
Philadelphia page →Tinker & Trade
Multi-vendor maker shop featuring small Philly makers and brands, including The Broken Spine, Philly's first romance bookstore.
Heads up: Vendor terms (rent, commission or fees) are not stated on their site.
A Novel Idea on Passyunk
Independent new-and-used bookstore on East Passyunk hosting 100+ events a year, including book clubs and tarot readings.
Heads up: No books written with AI or with AI-made covers.
Capricorn Books
Independent bookstore in Jenkintown.
Heads up: No consignment, no books bought through Amazon, nothing with AI content.
Denver · 6 shops
Denver page →Tattered Cover
Denver's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations around the metro.
Heads up: Their site names the Local Author Consignment Program but gives no requirements or terms; ask by email.
West Side Books & Curios
Small Highland bookstore and curio shop that hosts local author events.
Heads up: Zero tolerance for generative AI (text or cover).
Denver Book Society
Two-floor independent bookstore, bar and cafe in Capitol Hill.
Heads up: Paid program: consignment requires booking a paid author event.
Kilgore Books & Comics
Capitol Hill used bookstore and indie comics/zine shop next to Wax Trax, which also publishes comics and the Kilgore Quarterly zine.
Heads up: Artists handle their own follow-up on sales and restocking.
Second Star to the Right
Independent children's bookstore on Old South Pearl with storytimes and book clubs.
Heads up: Colorado authors/illustrators only.
Boulder Bookstore
Downtown Boulder's large independent bookstore (since 1973) with a Local Author display and consignment program.
Heads up: Colorado authors only.
Nashville · 9 shops
Nashville page →Parnassus Books
Ann Patchett's independent bookstore in Green Hills, with a large local-author section and hundreds of author events a year.
Heads up: Middle Tennessee authors and illustrators only.
Landmark Booksellers
Independent bookstore on Franklin's Main Street with a big local-author shelf, signings and story times.
Heads up: Middle Tennessee authors are prioritized.
Bound Booksellers and Gifts
Franklin independent bookstore and gift shop with a local-authors shelf and author events.
Heads up: Limited shelf space; they can't carry every book submitted.
Novelette Booksellers
Highly curated East Nashville independent bookstore in the Eastwood Village building, with book clubs and author events.
Heads up: Highly curated and works with specific publishing houses.
Fairytales Bookstore
Nashville's tiniest children's bookstore (168 sq ft) in Five Points, owned by local author Kelly Byrd: kids' books, toys, crafts, games and art supplies, with local authors' and artists' work.
Heads up: Children's books for ages 0-13 only.
The Open Shelf Books
New and used independent bookstore in Mt. Juliet.
Heads up: Independent bookstore, not affiliated with Open Shelf. No books written, made or designed with AI.
The Grand Exchange
Woman-owned independent bookstore on the Murfreesboro square, with book clubs and author signings.
Heads up: They won't buy through Amazon (they'll buy direct if the book is only on Amazon).
Romance on Board Bookstore
Romance-only bookstore in Murfreesboro that began as a bookstore in a van and opened a storefront in 2026; book clubs, local-author events and workshops.
Heads up: Romance novels that follow genre conventions are preferred (others considered if noted); diverse and queer/BIPOC stories welcome.
Honey Rock Books and Cafe
Bookstore and cafe on the Gallatin square with popular, local and rare reads, internationally inspired coffee and desserts, and author talks.
Heads up: They get hundreds of submissions and may respond only if interested.
Boston · 8 shops
Boston page →Brookline Booksmith
Coolidge Corner independent bookstore since 1961, known for gifts, a used book cellar and 200+ events a year.
Heads up: Not all books are accepted.
Porter Square Books
Independent bookstore in Porter Square with a second store in Boston.
Not accepting right now. The consignment program is on hiatus until 2027 (no exact date).
Harvard Book Store
Locally owned Cambridge landmark since 1932, with new, used and remaindered books and a big author-event series.
Heads up: Closed to new consignments November 1–January 15. Local to the Cambridge area only.
Rozzie Bound Co-op
Co-op bookstore in Roslindale Square that hosts author events.
Heads up: Consignment is an exception, not the default.
All She Wrote Books
Intersectional feminist and queer bookstore in Somerville with a local-author shelf.
Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-published books.
Beacon Hill Books & Cafe
Independent bookstore and cafe in a Beacon Hill townhouse on Charles Street.
Heads up: Because of the volume of submissions, they may not respond individually.
Lovestruck Books
Romance-focused independent bookstore with a bar and cafe in Harvard Square.
Heads up: Focus on authors with a strong Greater Boston connection; romance-themed books get priority.
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
Family-run Back Bay bookstore and cafe on Newbury Street since 1984.
Heads up: They take a limited number of consignment books, mostly from local authors, and can't respond to every request.
Atlanta · 5 shops
Atlanta page →Charis Books & More
Feminist bookstore, now in Decatur across from Agnes Scott College, with the nonprofit Charis Circle running events.
Heads up: Consignment only for local authors, and not by mail.
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Independent general bookstore in Decatur with a Georgia Authors section.
Not accepting right now. The Georgia Author Program is on hold until further notice (updated 6/25/26).
Brave + Kind Bookshop
Decatur children's and family bookstore that also works with local authors on school visits and events.
Heads up: No consignment or independently published titles outside Ingram.
Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop
Romance-only bookshop in Decatur.
Heads up: Romance titles only; ISBN-13, professional design, and title and author on the spine required.
The Brown Dog Bookshop
Kennesaw independent bookstore with book clubs, author events and a consignment shelf for local makers.
Heads up: Makers must be within about a half hour of Kennesaw.
Minneapolis–St. Paul · 6 shops
Minneapolis–St. Paul page →The Shop at Minnesota Center for Book Arts
Book-arts center shop carrying 275+ consignment artists: zines, journals, artists' books, prints, paper and cards.
Not accepting right now. General consignment closed until Winter/Spring 2028; narrower calls in January and May 2027.
Next Chapter Booksellers
St. Paul general independent bookstore.
Heads up: No consignment requests in November-December (held to the new year).
Red Balloon Bookshop
Children's bookshop in St. Paul.
Heads up: No new consignments November 1–January 3. Titles available through Ingram don't qualify.
Birchbark Books
Indigenous-focused independent bookstore (online shop features books by and about Indigenous Americans).
Heads up: No consignment.
Boneshaker Books
Volunteer-run radical bookstore in the Wedge neighborhood.
Heads up: In person only, no mail.
Milkweed Books
Independent bookstore of the nonprofit publisher Milkweed Editions, inside the Open Book literary center.
Heads up: No stocking policy published beyond the manager's email.
Washington, DC · 5 shops
Washington, DC page →Politics and Prose
Washington's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations.
Heads up: Paid program: $30 handling fee, plus membership for two years (currently $85) unless you've already been a member that long.
Little District Books
Self-described queerest bookstore in DC, with an art consignment program for local LGBTQIA+ artists.
Heads up: Art consignment is for LGBTQIA+ DMV artists who can drop off and pick up their own work.
Long Dark House
Small independent bookstore for horror, science fiction and strange stories, plus gifts and curiosities.
Heads up: No consignment.
Old Town Books
Independent new-book store in Old Town Alexandria.
Heads up: Because of volume, the buyer doesn't respond individually.
Lost City Books
Adams Morgan bookstore of new and used books, growing a local zine section.
Heads up: Zines only; terms aren't published.
San Diego · 2 shops
All San Diego shops →Mysterious Galaxy
Genre-fiction bookstore: science fiction, fantasy, mystery, horror, romance, YA and middle grade.
Heads up: Novels in their core genres only.
The Book Catapult
Independent neighborhood bookstore in South Park.
Heads up: No Amazon-published (or Amazon subsidiary) books.
Houston · 8 shops
Houston page →Blue Willow Bookshop
West Houston's neighborhood bookshop, at the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford since 1996 (a bookshop on that site since 1973).
Heads up: Paid program: $25 administrative fee. Greater Houston authors only.
Brazos Bookstore
Independent literary bookstore in Houston since 1974, owned by a group of Houstonians; strong in literature, art and architecture, and children's books.
Heads up: The 2026 consignment window has closed (it reopens in late spring/early summer). Stocking requests for distributed books stay open.
Kindred Stories
Third Ward bookstore centering the voices of Black people and people of color.
Heads up: Priority goes to Houston-based authors and to Black and POC voices.
Murder by the Book
Mystery and crime-fiction bookstore near Rice Village.
Heads up: Not currently accepting books on consignment.
X&O Books
Cypress's romance-only independent bookstore and drink parlor.
Heads up: Romance only: adult contemporary, romantasy, western and sports romance.
Village Books
Indie bookshop in The Woodlands with events and a nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary.
Heads up: No spiral-bound books and nothing with AI-generated stories, art or illustrations.
LIT Java Coffee & Books
Coffee shop and bookstore in Pearland with book clubs and author events.
Heads up: Mailed books are not returned.
SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore
Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.
Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.
Dallas–Fort Worth · 5 shops
Dallas–Fort Worth page →The Plot Twist Bookbar
Denton's independent romance-only bookstore and bar, with signings, Q&As and themed cocktails.
Heads up: Romance only (fiction with strong romantic elements).
Bird's Bookstore
Dallas bookstore and café ('Bookstore and Arthouse') with a monthly book club and author events.
Heads up: They can't stock self-published titles, and they don't accept unsolicited review copies, ARCs or promo materials.
Bibliobar
Downtown Plano bookstore and bar with in-store stock, events and off-site book sales.
Heads up: Use only the Author Google Form; inquiries sent through the contact form are ignored.
Blush Bookstore
Independent bookstore on W 8th St in Bishop Arts.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
The Dock Bookshop
East Fort Worth bookshop whose Lighthouse program connects readers with local and self-published authors; also runs book festivals and Africa & African Diaspora programming.
Heads up: Paid program: an annual Lighthouse fee ($25-$300) is required for placement.
New Orleans · 4 shops
New Orleans page →The Garden District Book Shop
Garden District bookshop inside The Rink, with Bar Epilogue, a monthly book club and author events.
Heads up: Consignment is only for independently published authors living in the New Orleans metro area.
Blue Cypress Books
Oak Street bookshop selling new and used books, with author events.
Heads up: They read every submission but don't respond to all; if you don't hear back, they aren't stocking your book.
Baldwin & Co.
Bookstore and coffee shop on Elysian Fields that hosts book festivals and events.
Heads up: No explicit submission process, only the IngramSpark note.
Ox Lot Books
Independent bookstore on Covington's Lee Lane that also carries work by local artists and makers.
Heads up: No walk-ins without an appointment and no phone pitches.