Submit Your Book
Are you an indie author with a professionally curated novel, memoir, nonfiction book, children’s book, etc? We want to hear all about it!
We’re looking for books of all shapes and sizes, all the genres, from crafty how-tos to heartwrenching high fantasies. There are some requirements that must be met in order to be stocked, but rest assured: we only ask the standards of bookstore retail be met and nothing more.
Standard Requirements:
Bowker ISBN (no free ISBNs from IngramSpark, KDP, etc)
Available on Ingram’s catalog via Expanded Distribution (KDP), IngramSpark, etc. Check with your publishing platform if you’re not sure!
Professionally edited. We regretfully cannot accept self-edited works due to the high risk of content quality issues.
Cover and interior designs must be professional in appearance and look like a major publishing house did it. We understand that some authors are also professional cover designers and formatters, so no issues with DIY here! But please maintain the same standards as traditional publishing—and understand that we may not be able to accept your submission if it’s an obvious DIY.
55% wholesale discount
Returnable (NOTE: We have a strict return policy for all book purchases! But this is standard for retail, so please make sure your book is ready and returnable.)
Retail price reflects expected averages. For example: a 360-page, 5x8 paperback with black-and-white interior on cream paper could go for $14.99-$18.99, but not $30.
UPDATE: We have a brick-and-mortar location! If you would like your book to be considered for in-store retail, please send a proof copy or author copy to:
BumbleBooks
759 48th Ave
Unit 5
Amana, IA 52203
Please send the version you want stocked: paperback, hardcover, or both. (NOTE: If you send multiple copies, we can stock and reorder faster!) This is to help us make sure we have the right shelving space, as well as to calculate the best orders for our local shoppers. We do conduct quality checks, so please make sure your book is retail-ready!