How to Get Your Book Listed With Barnes & Noble
Barnes and Noble is a major bookseller worldwide. It is possible for authors of small publication-run books to get their books on the shelves at Barnes and Noble to be sold to the public. Since Barnes and Noble receives more than 100,000 books annually for consideration, you should make sure your submission includes all required information and has a professional appearance.
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Things You'll Need
- Finished copy of your book
- Marketing and promotion plans
- Letter describing what makes your book unique
- Envelope and postage
- Completed CPSIA paperwork
Instructions
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Gather a finished copy of your book, not a manuscript, marketing and promotion plans, and any trade reviews of your book.
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Write a letter describing what makes your book unique. Include your phone number and email address. Make sure the materials include the book's International Standard Book Number (ISBN) and suggested retail price. This letter is very important and should be professionally executed and clearly written.
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Put everything in an envelope and affix postage. Mail to The Small Press Department, Barnes & Noble, 122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, USA 10011. Barnes and Noble will reply to all submissions with a written answer in about six weeks.
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Fill out Barnes and Noble certification paperwork relating to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). You can find more details and a sample letter in the resources below.
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Tips & Warnings
Barnes and Noble suggests that your book have an ISBN number and bar code that incorporates it.
Your book should have what is called "perfect" binding, which allows a paperback to lie flat when open. Its spine shows the title, so it is easier for customers to find a book on the shelf that is perfect bound. It is more expensive, but allows for a longer shelf life and higher sales.
Your book should be available through a wholesaler and be priced competitively with others of its size and genre.
