Austin bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 3 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 3 shops
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.
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