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Elmwood Village, Buffalo, NY

Talking Leaves…Books

Heads up: Western New York authors only. Membership is required, and nothing is accepted between Thanksgiving and January 15.

Independent bookstore that has supported the Buffalo literary scene since 1971, with a local-author consignment shelf.

Location
Elmwood Village, Buffalo, NY
Address
951 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Pitch method
Email
Terms
Consignment, usually for 3 months. Authors get 60% of the retail price. Consignors must buy a $10/year store membership. They won't take AI-generated books or books without a spine, and may decline Amazon-published titles. No consignment books are accepted between Thanksgiving and January 15 (per their page, checked 2026-11-03).
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
60% of each sale to the author; $10/year store membership (per their page, checked 2026-11-03).
Local only
Yes: Authors currently located in Western New York
Buying windows
Not accepted Thanksgiving through Jan 15
Carries
Books
Instagram
Not listed
Last verified
2026-11-03

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