Local & Indie Authors

Between The Covers was built on the belief that every unforgettable story deserves a chance to find its reader.

While you'll find bestselling favorites lining our shelves, you'll also discover something just as exciting: books written by the talented authors in our own community and independent storytellers whose work deserves the spotlight.

Whether you're a debut novelist, an established indie author, or a Northern Nevada writer hoping to share your work with local readers, we'd love to learn more about you.

After all, today's hidden gem is tomorrow's favorite recommendation.

Interested in Working With Between The Covers?

We regularly review submissions from both local and independent authors for potential retail placement, book signings, launch events, creator collaborations, and future programming.

While we’re unable to carry every submission, we genuinely enjoy discovering new voices and carefully review every inquiry.

If your book feels like a good fit for Between The Covers, we’ll be in touch.

Your Name
Are you a Local Author or Independent Author?
How is your book published?
Genre
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PLEASE NOTE: Submission through this form does not guarantee placement in our store or participation in future events. Because we’re a curated bookstore with limited shelf space, we carefully consider each title based on quality, genre fit, customer interest, and availability.

We sincerely appreciate every author who trusts us with their work and look forward to discovering new stories together.

Your Next Favorite Book Is Waiting

Whether it’s from a bestselling author or a debut novelist, every great story starts with turning the first page. Browse upcoming releases and preorder your next read through Between The Covers.

A Note To Authors

Before We Turn the Page

We’re honored you’re considering Between The Covers for your book. Here are a few things to know before submitting your work for review.

Our shelves are carefully curated with Fantasy, Romance, and their many subgenres in mind. Beyond genre, we're looking for professionally edited, thoughtfully designed books that create a memorable reading experience for our customers. Every submission is reviewed with the same care we use when selecting every title in the shop.

Yes! We welcome submissions from Northern Nevada authors as well as independent authors from anywhere. While local authors hold a special place in our hearts, we're always excited to discover incredible stories regardless of where they're written.

Between The Covers specializes in Fantasy, Romance, and the many sub-genres that make readers fall in love with both. Whether it's Romantasy, Dark Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cozy Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, or another genre that fits our shelves, we'd love to hear about it.

Between The Covers is committed to celebrating the craft of storytelling and the artists behind it. At this time, we do not accept books that are written by generative AI or feature AI-generated cover artwork. We proudly support authors, illustrators, and designers whose work reflects their own creativity and craftsmanship.

If your book is selected for our shelves, we'll purchase inventory directly through your publisher or an approved wholesale distributor. At this time, Between The Covers does not accept books on consignment.

No. Every submission is carefully reviewed, but because our shelf space is curated and limited, we're unable to stock every title we receive. We consider factors such as genre fit, reader interest, production quality, availability, and overall alignment with our bookstore.

Please allow up to 2–4 weeks for us to review your submission. During busy seasons or around major events, response times may be a little longer. We appreciate your patience while we give each submission the attention it deserves.

 

Absolutely! If you're interested in book signings, launch parties, reader meet-and-greets, or other author events, let us know in your submission. As our events calendar grows, we'll reach out when opportunities are available.

 

No. Between The Covers does not accept books on consignment. If your title is selected for our shelves, we'll purchase inventory directly through your publisher or an approved wholesale distributor. This allows us to maintain a consistent inventory process while supporting authors whose books are available through bookstore-friendly distribution channels.

You're welcome to submit your book for consideration, but please note that we are unable to purchase inventory directly through Amazon or Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). To be considered for retail placement, your book should be available through a wholesale distributor or another retailer that allows bookstores to purchase inventory at wholesale pricing.

Of course. While we're passionate about supporting independent authors, traditionally published authors are welcome to submit their books through this form for consideration, especially if they're local to our community.

Yes! We'd love to learn about your catalog. Please include information about each title you're hoping to have considered, either separately within your submission or as part of your media kit.

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Contact Us

Phone Number :

(775) 835-9908

Email Address :

betweenthecoversbookbar@gmail.com

Location :

3366 Lakeside Court
Reno, Nevada

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