Q: I'm an author! How do I get my book on your shelves?

Thank you so much for considering us for selling your book! We ask that you carefully consider the following before filling out the form below:

1. On Our Curation: Our shop inventory is thoughtfully selected and hand-curated with an eye towards amplifying voices of the global majority (people of color) who historically have been marginalized within the publishing industry. Moreover, we work hard to provide a wide and balanced selection of literature across genres. You can get a sense of our curation by browsing the shelves at our storefront during business hours or perusing our website. Please be mindful of this mission and vision when submitting your book(s) for consideration!
2. On Title Availability: We are only able to work with authors whose books are available, at minimum, for purchase at wholesale rates through Ingram or another national publisher/distributor (if you're not familiar with Ingram, here's some preliminary information to help get you started!). We do not currently have capacity to sell books on consignment at this time!
3. On Self-Published Authors: If you are self-published, please note that we are prioritizing self-published authors who are currently based in the Chicagoland area. With that being said, we also prioritize working with authors who have previously genuinely engaged with the work we do here!
4. On AI-Generated Materials: We do not sell books with AI-generated cover art or AI-generated text in an effort to protect the invaluable work of artists. This policy also extends to coloring books, planners, and other materials.

Although we try our best to accommodate as many stocking requests as possible, given the large quantity of inquiries we receive as a bookstore with finite space and resources, we unfortunately cannot stock every book! If we are able to work with you, we will reach out within 2 months of your submission.

Q: Are you currently hiring?

We are not currently hiring! We will be sure to update this page and our social media if/when this changes. Thank you!

Q: Can my book club meet at your bookstore?

Of course! Please email us to let us know when you plan to meet and how many people you anticipate attending so we can plan accordingly. We do ask that book clubs using the space purchase the book from our shop.

Q: Can I rent the storefront space for my private event?

Yes! Please email us to discuss times, policies, and rates.

Q: What is your return policy?

All returns must be made within 7 days of purchase or, in the case of shipped goods, postmarked within 7 days of receipt. We cannot accept any returned items without a receipt. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were initially purchased. We reserve the right to decline to accept a return if the book appears to have been read or damaged since purchase. Shrink-wrapped or otherwise wrapped items will not be accepted if opened or without its container.

All sales from our discount section, as well as all bulk purchases, preorders, and special orders, are final.

**Effective June 2025, we are only able to provide refunds in the form of store credit, which can be applied to future purchases made in-store or through our website.**

Q: Do you accept book donations or provide cash/store credit for used books?

Unfortunately, we do not have capacity to accept donations of used books at this time, as we exclusively sell new books. If this changes at some point in the future, we will be sure to keep everyone updated!

If you're looking to sell used books, we would recommend checking out Powell's Books here in Hyde Park, or if you are looking to donate used books, Open Books (which has several locations across the city).