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How to get your book in Exclusive Books | Book distribution guidelines for authors

Are you interested in having your book available for sale by Exclusive Books? Read our book distribution guidelines below to get a better idea on how we handle book distribution for independent and self-published authors.

How we stock our stores

At Exclusive Books, one of Southern Africa’s leading bookstores, we currently operate a store-led buying model across our 44 locations in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. This means that each branch independently selects books based on the preferences and interests of its customers to ensure a curated, relevant in-store experience.

Why Exclusive Books Does Not Source Directly from Authors

While we endeavour to support local authors and publishers, Exclusive Books does not assess, edit, publish or procure books directly from individual authors. Our current distribution system cannot support single suppliers for multiple retail locations.

To maintain efficiency across all stores, we rely on established book distributors in South Africa who can manage national supply chains and ensure consistent stock availability.

Why Authors Should Work with Book Distributors

We strongly encourage authors to distribute their books with our distribution partners. This is to ensure:

  • Books are supplied efficiently to multiple Exclusive Books branches.
  • Logistics, warehousing and delivery are managed effectively.
  • Title data management and system onboarding are handled.
  • Coordination of stock levels and orders.
  • Submissions of upcoming and available titles to store managers.
  • Adequate support regarding book marketing, in-store promotions and author events.

Working with a distributor increases your book’s visibility and ensures it meets the technical and commercial requirements of major retailers, like Exclusive Books.

Recommended Book Distributors

Authors looking to stock their books at Exclusive Books can contact the following trusted distributors:

  • Porcupine Press – dgrwrite@iafrica.com | +27 82 572 1682 (includes distribution outside of South Africa)
  • Blue Weaver – info@blueweaver.co.za | +27 21 701 4477
  • Sula Book Distributors – info@sula.co.za (includes distribution outside of South Africa)
  • BK Publishing & Distribution – sales@bkpublishing.co.za | +27 12 342 5347

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