Bookstores in Pennsylvania Accepting Local Authors
These 6 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Pennsylvania; see all 146 nationwide or the Philadelphia page.
The 6 shops
Tinker & Trade
Multi-vendor maker shop featuring small Philly makers and brands, including The Broken Spine, Philly's first romance bookstore.
Heads up: Vendor terms (rent, commission or fees) are not stated on their site.
A Novel Idea on Passyunk
Independent new-and-used bookstore on East Passyunk hosting 100+ events a year, including book clubs and tarot readings.
Heads up: No books written with AI or with AI-made covers.
Capricorn Books
Independent bookstore in Jenkintown.
Heads up: No consignment, no books bought through Amazon, nothing with AI content.
Lot 49 Books
New, used and rare bookstore focused on literary fiction, with nonfiction, zines, art and children's books.
Heads up: 60/40 consignment, but their page doesn't say which side gets the 60%. Small presses and zines only.
City Books
North Side used bookstore that also stocks new titles from Pittsburgh-area authors.
Heads up: They can't work with Amazon/KDP-only books.
Woolly Bear Books and Gifts
Independent bookstore and gift shop in Carnegie, just outside Pittsburgh, that has stocked indie authors since opening at its current location in April 2025.
Heads up: No authors who use AI in their writing or cover design.