What is Books on Shelves?

Books on Shelves is a scheme designed for independent authors who are ready to

move beyond hope… and into real world results.

We place your book where discovery actually happens:

on the shelf of a real bookstore, in a town of your choice.

Not digital.

Not theoretical.

Physical. Visible. Available to readers.

A Smarter Use of Your Marketing Budget

Most authors spend heavily on social media with uncertain returns.

Clicks. Impressions. Little connection.

BOS redirects your marketing investment into something tangible:

• Bookstore placement
• Real reader discovery
• Genuine market presence

How It Works

Phase One — Onboarding

Authors, booksellers, and industry partners register (free).

[For more information, please visit our FAQ section in the drop-down menu]

Phase Two — Trading.

We match you with a bookstore- your own personal gallery.

Once both parties approve:

• 10-book placement: $1,300
• 20-book placement: $1,800
• No payment until the match is agreed
• BNPL option available

What BOS Delivers

• Professional printing (NZ-based)
• Distribution to your selected bookstore.
• In-store promotion via BOS Future Words / Encore Series
• External promotion (catalogues, social, partner platforms) in collaboration with Indie Books NZ.

Your Earnings

• $12 royalty per book sold.
• BOS guarantees royalties on all placement stock.
• You keep 100% ownership and all future rights.
• More information in our FAQ section.

If your book gains traction:

• Reorders are yours to control.
• BOS takes no ongoing share.
• Optional print-on-demand support at cost.

The Bookseller Partnership

We treat bookstores like art galleries for books. They are not just retailers—they are discoverers.

• Booksellers select titles from a curated list.
• BOS pays a shelf-rental fee per book.
• Booksellers promote titles in-store.
• Authors earn royalties on every sale.

Together, this creates a shared discovery ecosystem.

Why BOS Works

Because discovery isn’t digital—it’s physical. It happens when:

1. A reader browses.
2. A book is picked up.
3. A recommendation is made.

BOS puts your book into that moment.

The Outcome

• Real bookstore presence
• Genuine reader engagement
• Pathways to publishers, agents, and wider markets

Books on Shelves

Turning manuscripts into marketplace moments.