Bookstores in Texas Accepting Local Authors
These 16 independent bookstores publicly say they accept submissions on their own websites. All are in Texas; see all 96 nationwide or the Austin page or the Houston page or the Dallas–Fort Worth page.
The 16 shops
BookPeople
Austin's large independent bookstore (since 1970), hosting 300+ author events a year.
Heads up: ADDRESS NOT ON THEIR SITE: the street address comes from outside sources.
Black Pearl Books
Independent bookstore that buys from local independent authors outright and hosts author events.
Not accepting right now. 'We are not currently accepting book stock requests'; no reopen date given.
BookWoman
Small feminist independent bookstore that is asked to consign about 20 books a week.
Heads up: Contact them only by email, at most once a month, for inventory and payment.
Blue Willow Bookshop
West Houston's neighborhood bookshop, at the corner of Memorial and Dairy Ashford since 1996 (a bookshop on that site since 1973).
Heads up: Paid program: $25 administrative fee. Greater Houston authors only.
Brazos Bookstore
Independent literary bookstore in Houston since 1974, owned by a group of Houstonians; strong in literature, art and architecture, and children's books.
Heads up: The 2026 consignment window has closed (it reopens in late spring/early summer). Stocking requests for distributed books stay open.
Kindred Stories
Third Ward bookstore centering the voices of Black people and people of color.
Heads up: Priority goes to Houston-based authors and to Black and POC voices.
Murder by the Book
Mystery and crime-fiction bookstore near Rice Village.
Heads up: Not currently accepting books on consignment.
X&O Books
Cypress's romance-only independent bookstore and drink parlor.
Heads up: Romance only: adult contemporary, romantasy, western and sports romance.
Village Books
Indie bookshop in The Woodlands with events and a nonprofit, Reading Is Revolutionary.
Heads up: No spiral-bound books and nothing with AI-generated stories, art or illustrations.
LIT Java Coffee & Books
Coffee shop and bookstore in Pearland with book clubs and author events.
Heads up: Mailed books are not returned.
SisStore Joy Christian Bookstore
Christian bookstore celebrating Black women authors and artisans.
Heads up: Paid program: $49.99 a month plus 20% of sales.
The Plot Twist Bookbar
Denton's independent romance-only bookstore and bar, with signings, Q&As and themed cocktails.
Heads up: Romance only (fiction with strong romantic elements).
Bird's Bookstore
Dallas bookstore and café ('Bookstore and Arthouse') with a monthly book club and author events.
Heads up: They can't stock self-published titles, and they don't accept unsolicited review copies, ARCs or promo materials.
Bibliobar
Downtown Plano bookstore and bar with in-store stock, events and off-site book sales.
Heads up: Use only the Author Google Form; inquiries sent through the contact form are ignored.
Blush Bookstore
Independent bookstore on W 8th St in Bishop Arts.
Heads up: Terms aren't published.
The Dock Bookshop
East Fort Worth bookshop whose Lighthouse program connects readers with local and self-published authors; also runs book festivals and Africa & African Diaspora programming.
Heads up: Paid program: an annual Lighthouse fee ($25-$300) is required for placement.