Bookstores in Missouri Accepting Local Authors
These 8 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Missouri; see all 146 nationwide or the Kansas City page or the St. Louis page.
The 8 shops
KD's Books
Independent bookstore in downtown Lee's Summit that supports local writers.
Heads up: Special consideration for KC-metro authors.
Trailhead Books
New-and-used bookshop that also sells cards, journals and educational games and puzzles, and is building a local author reading schedule.
Heads up: Their page says only "Based in Kansas City, Missouri" and gives no street address or placement terms.
Faded Pages Bookstore
Belton bookstore focused on romance and genre fiction, especially signed indie titles and special editions.
Tomes & Tonics
St. Charles bookshop that runs consignment programs for Greater St. Louis authors and for handcrafted or artist-designed goods.
Heads up: Greater St.
Left Bank Books
Nonprofit independent bookstore in the Central West End whose consignment program focuses on local authors, especially those from marginalized backgrounds.
Heads up: Local authors only (or books of St.
Main Street Books
Independent bookseller on St. Charles' Main Street since 1993, with an author consignment program and Indie Author Saturday signings.
Heads up: Greater St.
Betty's Books
Webster Groves bookstore specializing in comics, graphic novels and manga, with a featured shelf for local creators.
Heads up: Read the application page carefully.
The Novel Neighbor
Independent neighborhood bookstore on Big Bend Blvd that orders local authors' books through Ingram.
Heads up: No consignment program.