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Historic Main Street, St. Charles, MO

Main Street Books

Heads up: Greater St. Louis residents (MO or IL) only. Books need an ISBN and a spine. No AI content. No reply within six weeks means no. No walk-in inquiries without an appointment.

Independent bookseller on St. Charles' Main Street since 1993, with an author consignment program and Indie Author Saturday signings.

Location
Historic Main Street, St. Charles, MO
Address
337 S. Main Street, St. Charles, MO 63301
Pitch method
Form, Mail samples, Email
Terms
Consignment for local self-published authors: 60% of the agreed retail price, 90-day terms, renewable up to a year. Payment is monthly. You supply 3 copies.
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
60% of each sale to the author
Local only
Yes: Greater St. Louis residents of MO or IL
Maker preferences
ISBN, spine with title and author, no AI
Typical reply
Within 42 days
Replies
Only if interested
Walk-ins
By appointment
Carries
Books
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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