Your book, Everywhere.

Unlock global reach for your book with our comprehensive worldwide distribution insights. Discover the pathways to readers across continents, whether you're an author or an independent publisher.

Understanding book distribution

Navigating the world of book distribution can be complex. We break down the different types of distributors to help you understand how your book can reach readers globally. Whether you're an author or a small to medium-sized publisher, finding the right distribution partner is key to your success.

Wholesalers

They buy books in large quantities from publishers and sell them to retailers, libraries, and other customers. For example, Ingram Content Group.

Independent distributors

These are smaller companies that help publishers promote and sell their books to specific markets or regions. For example, Consortium Book Sales & Distribution, Midpoint Trade Books.

Aggregators

They collect and distribute e-books and other digital content from various publishers to online retailers and libraries. For example, Baker & Taylor, Independent Publishers Group, Smashwords, Ingram Content Group.

Reach more readers globally.

We connect authors and small to medium-sized publishers with powerful distribution networks, ensuring your books are available in the hands of readers worldwide.

North American reach with ReaderLink

ReaderLink is one of the biggest book distributors in North America, distributing hardcover, trade, and paperback books to over 100,000 outlets. With 6 distribution centers across the United States, they promise book distribution within two business days in any retail store in the USA. ReaderLink also partners with top book publishing companies like Penguin, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, and Hachette, offering additional services like book marketing, publishing, and merchandising.

Partnering with Baker & Taylor

Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Baker & Taylor offers book distribution services to small and medium-sized publishers. Partnering with over 5,000 libraries, Baker & Taylor is one of the leading suppliers of library content. Publishers looking to partner must agree to a discount of 55% on the retail list price and manage any inbound shipping costs.

Types of distributors

      • Wholesalers: They buy books in large quantities from publishers and sell them to retailers, libraries, and other customers. For example, Ingram Content Group.  
      • Independent distributors: These are smaller companies that help publishers promote and sell their books to specific markets or regions. For example, Consortium Book Sales & Distribution, Midpoint Trade Books
      • Aggregators: They collect and distribute eBooks and other digital content from various publishers to online retailers and libraries. For example, Baker & Taylor, Independent Publishers Group, Smashwords, Ingram Content Group, etc. 
      • Library suppliers: These distributors specialize in providing books and other materials to libraries. For example, Follett School Solutions and Mackin Educational Resources. 
      • Print-on-demand (POD) distributors: They print and distribute books as they are ordered, reducing the need for large print runs and inventory storage. For example, Amazon KDP, PaperTrue, etc.  
      • Ebook Distributors: They focus on distributing digital books (e-books) to online retailers and libraries. For example, OverDrive, Smashwords, Draft2Digital
      • University Press Distributors: These distributors work with university presses to promote and sell academic books to universities, libraries, and the general public.
      • Specialty Distributors: They focus on distributing books in specific genres, such as comic books, graphic novels, or religious titles. Diamond Comic Distributors, Anchor Distributors (Christian books).