Bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 34 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. They are in 7 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 · 4 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.
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.