Columbus shops that buy wholesale from makers & small brands
These 5 shops state wholesale terms or ask for wholesale pricing on their own submission pages, meaning they buy your stock up front. All are in Columbus; see all 120 nationwide.
The 5 shops
Birdie Books
Uptown Westerville indie bookstore that curates a quarterly collection of local author and illustrator titles.
Heads up: Submissions accepted year-round but selected quarterly; they contact you only if chosen.
The Book Loft of German Village
German Village's rambling indie bookstore, working with hundreds of authors a year in store and at events around Central Ohio.
Heads up: Currently only books by Ohioans and/or about Ohio; no AI-generated content.
Cover to Cover Children's Books
Children's bookstore (ages 0-18) run by former educators, librarians and booksellers for more than 40 years.
Heads up: As a general rule no self-published titles (including vanity presses and Amazon imprints) and nothing made with AI.
Beanbag Books
Downtown Delaware indie bookstore that hosts a monthly Local Author Showcase.
Heads up: Their authors page doesn't name a specific submission channel; the contact form is the route listed on their site.
The Red Stable
German Village souvenir and gift shop in an 1872 horse livery, carrying 100+ local artists and vendors plus a second-floor local art gallery.
Heads up: Local-made products from German Village, Columbus and Ohio.
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