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North Hills, Raleigh, NC

Quail Ridge Books

Heads up: No CreateSpace or Amazon-published books. Books must be professionally edited and designed, with a spine.

Raleigh's long-running independent bookstore in North Hills, known for author events.

Location
North Hills, Raleigh, NC
Address
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
Pitch method
In person, Email
Terms
Self-published or self-promoted books are taken only on consignment, and only from authors who live in Raleigh or the surrounding area. You get 60% of the retail price on copies sold, and they don't pay shipping. They review consignment titles 2-3 times a year, and you pick up slow sellers (copies not picked up are donated).
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
60% of each sale to the author; 40% retained on consignment sales (per their page, checked 2026-10-26).
Local only
Yes: authors who live in Raleigh or the surrounding area
Maker preferences
not Amazon-only
Samples
Non-returnable review copy
Carries
Books
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-10-26

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