CHOOSE YOUR SPACE
A little shelf space. A lot of possibility.
Whether you're an independent author with a single title or a publisher with a growing collection, choose the option that gives your books the right amount of room.
SIMPLE & TRANSPARENT
How pricing & sales work.
Simple pricing, straightforward sales, and no surprises.
You provide the books. We provide the shelf, process the sales, and keep track of the details.
Sales are reconciled monthly. Authors and publishers receive 90% of the selling price of each book sold, with A Novel Experience retaining 20% commission.
A PARTNERSHIP THAT WORKS
You bring the books. We'll take it from there.
Our Shelf Rental Program is designed to be simple for authors, publishers, and our booksellers.
YOU PROVIDE
📖 Books ready for retail
New, professionally produced books in clean, sellable condition.
🏷 Retail information
Title, author, ISBN/barcode, and established retail price.
📚 Starting inventory
Up to 5 sellable copies of each approved title.
↻ Restocking
You maintain adequate inventory throughout your rental term.
✍ Author information
A short bio, book description, and approved promotional materials.
WE PROVIDE
🏠 Dedicated shelf space
A designated space based on your rental option.
✨ A polished display
We'll merchandise your books and provide simple identification signage.
🛍 In-store sales
Our team handles customer checkout.
📊 Sales tracking
We track purchases through our point-of-sale system.
💵 Monthly reconciliation
You receive 80% of book sales; A Novel Experience retains 20%.
GOOD TO KNOW
Do you accept every book?
No. All books and titles must be approved by A Novel Experience before shelf space is confirmed. We reserve the right to decline titles that aren't a good fit for our store or customers.
Do my books have to have an ISBN?
I recommend yes for this program. Requiring a scannable ISBN/barcode will make your Square inventory and sales reporting dramatically easier.
How many copies should I provide?
You may provide up to 5 sellable copies per approved title initially. Additional copies can be supplied as inventory sells.
Who sets the retail price?
The author or publisher provides the established retail price. I'd also add that prices should be consistent with the book's normal retail price—not artificially higher in your store.
When do I get paid?
Sales are reconciled monthly. Authors and publishers receive 80% of the selling price of books sold; A Novel Experience retains a 20% commission.
What happens if my books don't sell?
Shelf rental fees are nonrefundable and are for the reserved retail space, not a guarantee of sales.
What happens at the end of my three months?
The author/publisher can request renewal, subject to availability and approval. Any remaining inventory must be picked up within a specified period.
Can I decorate my shelf?
Promotional materials may be submitted for approval, but A Novel Experience controls final merchandising and display.