Where to Buy Unsolicited Press Books (and how to actually support authors while you’re at it)
Let’s get something out of the way:
Buying a book is never just buying a book: It’s a vote.
A vote for how publishing works.
A vote for who gets paid.
A vote for whether small presses and authors can keep going.
Here’s how to buy Unsolicited Press books in ways that actually matter.
Buy Direct From Us
When you buy directly from our website, you’re supporting the press and the authors in the most immediate way possible. That money helps us:
pay authors
keep backlist titles alive
publish riskier, braver work
operate without charging authors to exist
No algorithms. No corporate cut. Just books moving hand to hand. If you want to support what we do, this is it.
Buy From Asterism’s Bookstore
Yes, Asterism is our distributor—and yes, they also run a bookstore. Which means you can buy small press books from the people who spend their lives getting small press books into the world. If you're looking for a place that truly understands the value of independent publishing—a bookstore built around it—Asterism is a great option.
Order Through Your Indie Bookstore
Most indie bookstores order our titles through Asterism, our distributor.
If a store doesn’t have a book on the shelf, you can ask them to order it.
Yes, even if it feels awkward.
Yes, even if you’ve never done it before.
Bookstores track requests.
Requests turn into orders.
Orders turn into shelf space.
This is how small press books get discovered.
Buy on Bookshop.org
We get it. Sometimes you need to order online.
Bookshop.org is a solid alternative to corporate retailers. Your purchase helps support independent bookstores instead of hollowing them out. Online doesn’t have to mean soulless.
Request Our Books at Your Library (Seriously)
Libraries are quiet powerhouses. Most libraries have request forms. Some just require a conversation with a librarian. Either way, you can ask them to carry Unsolicited Press titles.
Library orders:
pay authors
increase a book’s reach
keep small press books circulating for years
You’re not bothering anyone. You’re doing exactly what libraries exist for.
The Point (Because There Is One)
There’s no purity test here. Just awareness. Independent publishing survives because readers make intentional choices. Because people ask for the books they want to see in the world. Because they don’t assume someone else will do it. Every time you buy, request, or recommend one of our books, you’re helping it stay alive a little longer. And that matters more than you think.
