Book Inventory & Author Event Requests
Our first Young Readers Day at Ink Fish Books with authors (from left to right) Hayley and John Rocco, Jamie Michalak, and Dr. Marc Kuchner.
About Us
Ink Fish Books is a woman-owned independent bookstore with a passion for books, food, and culture. Providing a friendly customer experience for browsing new and gently used books. Ink Fish Books supports local authors and makers by hosting special events, curating the Rhody Reader Box, and fostering collaborative community connections.
We strive to support each of the amazing authors in the Rhode Island region. As a small, independent bookstore we have limited retail space, and take pride in a highly curated inventory of fiction (both popular and literary), cookbooks, health and well-being, memoir, narrative nonfiction, travel, nature, gardening, history, and books with a local focus on Warren, the East Bay, or Rhode Island.
We work directly with publishing houses and Ingram to stock book inventory from trade and independent publishers. For self-published authors, we offer a consignment program which allows us to carry a variety of locally produced titles, and offer prime shelf space for entrepreneurial authors and makers.
Events at Ink Fish Books
Every month we host events such as author talks and conversations, readings, signings, panels, workshops, demos, and food pop-ups. We are a community-focused bookstore and partner with libraries, schools, non-profits, and small businesses to foster connections that elevate our town, county, and state.
If you believe your book, and/or event is a match for our store, please review the Frequently Asked Questions before submitting your pitch via the form below. We review all requests and will contact you if we have an event opportunity that we think is the right fit for our store. We do not accept phone, mail, or direct email inquiries for event pitches.
Thank you for being a valued member of our literary community!
Lisa Valentino | Founder & Owner
Faye D’Avanza | Marketing & Communications Event Coordinator
Ink Fish Books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your selection criteria when deciding to carry a self-published book?
We choose books by local authors, about local issues, and/or books that fit with the brand of our store. Self-published books are often eligible for our consignment program. If you’d like us to consider including your book in our inventory, please fill out the request form below. Only submissions that come through the form below will be considered. Please do not submit a physical book unless requested. Submitted books will not be returned.
General Consignment Information (subject to change)
Books/products must have a professional production quality, marketing plan, and a spine displaying the title and author’s name (no spiral-bound books).
You will receive 55% of the retail value per book sold.
Payments will be sent throughout the year as a reasonable number of books/products are sold.
Ink Fish Books agrees to display books on a consignment basis for a minimum of six months. If there is a six month period without sales, the books will be returned and not restocked. Please let us know when you have a new title for consideration.
How far in advance can I contact you to schedule an event?
We schedule our events at least 2-3 months in advance but need time before scheduling to learn more about you and your book. If you have a future pub date, please fill out the request form (below) as early as you can but ideally 4-6 months in advance. If your book is already published, we will still consider it and may pair you with another author for a joint event.
What is your selection criteria when deciding which events to host?
We select events that align with our brand, the community (our readers), the seasonal publishing schedule, and the potential for an audience. See the ABOUT US section above, follow us on Instagram, sign up for our email newsletter, and shop in our store to get a feel for what we’re all about.