Bookstores in Georgia Accepting Local Authors
These 5 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Georgia; see all 96 nationwide or the Atlanta page.
The 5 shops
Charis Books & More
Feminist bookstore, now in Decatur across from Agnes Scott College, with the nonprofit Charis Circle running events.
Heads up: Consignment only for local authors, and not by mail.
Eagle Eye Book Shop
Independent general bookstore in Decatur with a Georgia Authors section.
Not accepting right now. The Georgia Author Program is on hold until further notice (updated 6/25/26).
Brave + Kind Bookshop
Decatur children's and family bookstore that also works with local authors on school visits and events.
Heads up: No consignment or independently published titles outside Ingram.
Kiss and Tale Romance Bookshop
Romance-only bookshop in Decatur.
Heads up: Romance titles only; ISBN-13, professional design, and title and author on the spine required.
The Brown Dog Bookshop
Kennesaw independent bookstore with book clubs, author events and a consignment shelf for local makers.
Heads up: Makers must be within about a half hour of Kennesaw.