Bookstores in Michigan Accepting Local Authors
These 5 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Michigan; see all 189 nationwide or the Detroit page.
The 5 shops
Pages Bookshop
Northwest Detroit independent bookshop on Grand River with author talks and launches.
Heads up: No consignment and no Amazon-printed books.
Next Chapter Books
East side Detroit independent bookstore with a trade-in program.
Heads up: Wholesale channels only; no direct purchase from authors.
Whistler's Daughter Books
Ferndale independent bookstore with family ties to the artist behind 'Whistler's Mother'; it shows and sells local art.
Heads up: Book review takes 2-4 weeks; no reply means no.
Schuler Books (Grand Rapids)
Large independent bookstore on 28th Street with a local-author consignment program.
Heads up: Appointment by email first.
Cellar Bird Books
Independent bookstore on Grand Rapids' West Side.
Heads up: Books only; Ingram distribution required.