DISTRIBUTION | Shelfgate

Bookstore Distribution Made Simple

As we enter the last quarter of the year, our bookstore partners are restocking their shelves and opening doors to new and promising titles—and this is your moment to secure your spot.

Through our curated distribution and marketing strategies, your book won’t just sit online—it will reach physical bookstore shelves, gain real-world exposure, and generate consistent sales.

We handle the legwork—retailer submission, catalog placement, and communication with bookstore buyers—so your title has the best chance to get picked up and reordered.

This quarter is one of the most critical windows for bookstore restocking. Don’t let your book miss the opportunity to be seen, sold, and celebrated in the places readers trust most.

Let Shelfgate champion your book into the retail market—and help you earn the royalties you deserve.

📚 Now accepting new titles for bookstore placement.

NATIONWIDE

Designed for authors ready to secure shelf space and visibility in bookstores across the country.

BOOKSTORE DISTRIBUTION

Confirmed Multi-State Placements: Placement of your book in select stores nationwide, including major chains (e.g., Barnes & Noble) and established regional bookstores.

Direct Buyer Negotiations: We present and pitch your book to national and regional bookstore buyers, focusing on securing both initial orders and sustained reorders.

Bookstore-Ready Metadata Optimization: We refine your book’s metadata, categories, and BISAC codes to meet retail industry standards, increasing discoverability and buyer confidence.

Nationwide Performance Reports: Quarterly insights with confirmed placement lists, engagement feedback from bookstore buyers, shelf photos, and sales trend analysis.

INTERNATIONAL

Perfect for authors aiming for international and widespread bookstore presence.

BOOKSTORE DISTRIBUTION

Confirmed Global Placements: Placement of your book in select bookstores across the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, and targeted European and Asian markets, including both major chains and established independents.

Multilingual Buyer Presentations: Customized pitches in key languages to match cultural and regional preferences, increasing acceptance rates and buyer interest.

Cross-Market Distribution Support: Full coordination with international distributors and wholesalers to ensure smooth supply chain logistics and timely restocking.

Global Performance Reports: Quarterly updates with confirmed placement lists, buyer feedback, shelf photos, and regional sales trend analysis.