DC bookstores accepting local authors & zines
These 5 shops publicly say they accept submissions. Each card links to a listing with the exact pitch instructions from the shop's own website. Read how to pitch to retailers and grab the free line sheet template before you hit send.
The 5 shops
Politics and Prose
Washington's best-known independent bookstore, with several locations.
Heads up: Paid program: $30 handling fee, plus membership for two years (currently $85) unless you've already been a member that long.
Little District Books
Self-described queerest bookstore in DC, with an art consignment program for local LGBTQIA+ artists.
Heads up: Art consignment is for LGBTQIA+ DMV artists who can drop off and pick up their own work.
Long Dark House
Small independent bookstore for horror, science fiction and strange stories, plus gifts and curiosities.
Heads up: No consignment.
Old Town Books
Independent new-book store in Old Town Alexandria.
Heads up: Because of volume, the buyer doesn't respond individually.
Lost City Books
Adams Morgan bookstore of new and used books, growing a local zine section.
Heads up: Zines only; terms aren't published.
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