Sales and Distribution

Sales and Distribution

• Where will my book be available for sale?
• Can bookstores purchase copies of my book to make it available for sale in their stores?
• What are your wholesale discounts for bookstore and other vendors?
• When can I expect to see my book listed available for sale through your retail and wholesale channels?
• Can you provide me with the name and contact information of customers who have purchased by book?

Where will my book be available for sale?

BookSurge makes books available for sale through a number of online retail and wholesale distribution channels, including Amazon.com and many other locations.

Books are also listed in R.R. Bowker's bibliographic catalogs, Books in Print and Global Books in Print. We also make all titles available through Baker and Taylor for wholesale distribution on a non-returnable basis. Authors' titles can also be submitted to Nielsen BookData for wholesale distribution upon request.

View our Distribution and Royalties page for additional information.

Can bookstores purchase copies of my book to make available for sale in their stores?

Yes. BookSurge has relationships with wholesale distribution channels, such as Baker & Taylor; all BookSurge books are available through Baker & Taylor on a non-returnable basis. BookSurge also offers a returnable program for its trade paperback books available through an annual fee.

What are your wholesale discounts for bookstores and other vendors?

BookSurge offers a standard bookseller discount of 40% off a book's retail price. These books must be pre-paid and are non-returnable. Booksellers may purchase books in any quantity.

When can I expect to see my book listed available for sale through your retail and wholesale channels?

Once your book achieves print-ready status in the BookSurge system, your book's listing will appear on BooksinPrint.com and GlobalBooksinPrint.com in approximately 2-3 weeks and will be available for purchase on Amazon.com, Alibris.com and Abebooks.com in approximately 1-2 weeks.

Can you provide me with the name and contact information of customers who have purchased my book?

No. For privacy reasons, we are unable to disclose the personal information of retail or wholesale customers.