Brazos Bookstore Consignment Program

Our consignment program allows Brazos Bookstore to carry and feature a much wider variety of self-published and print on demand titles than we could through traditional purchasing. We offer this consignment programs to provide books from area authors which will appeal to our readers, customers, and neighbors. A solid sales history at Brazos Bookstore can help in the process of making the book available through nationwide wholesale distribution.

GENERAL CONSIGNMENT INFO

• Books must have a spine displaying the title and author's name (no spiral-bound books).
• Brazos Bookstore pays the author 55% of each unit sold. 
• The basic administrative fee for a consignment is $25.
• Brazos Bookstore agrees to display books on a consignment basis for a minimum of 3 months. As books sell, we may request additional copies from consignor.
• If there is a 3-month period without sales, we will return books by mail.
• At the end of the consignment period, we will return any unsold books and payment accrued from book sales to the address provided by the consignor.
• We will pay only for items sold. Damaged or stolen items are the sole financial responsibility of the consignor.
• If we decline to carry your title, books must be picked up within 30 days of notification. Books left longer than 30 days will be donated or given away.

LOCAL AUTHOR PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE

For $100 we will feature your book for one calendar month in a prominent display, putting your book in front of hundreds more potential readers. The space can be continued for an additional $75 if it is available. Promotional fees are in addition to the basic $25 administration fee.

SUCCESSFUL CONSIGNMENT TIPS

• Encourage friends, family, and other contacts to purchase your book at Brazos Bookstore.
• Contact your local media and mailing lists to announce that your book is available at Brazos Bookstore.
• Send out press releases, review copies, and other promotional materials.
• Get involved with book clubs, libraries, and other community organizations. Greater success comes from a wide array of author-coordinated promotion. 

To submit you book for consideration, please print and complete this form. Mail or deliver a single finished copy of the book, the completed consignment request form, and a $25 check or money order (no cash) to Brazos Bookstore. Please allow 30 days from receipt of materials for us to respond. Not all books submitted will be selected. Unselected titles will be held for pick up for 30 days.

We understand that this program won't appeal to every author and welcome feedback from all. Please email comments and concerns to brazos@brazosbookstore.com