· Indie Bookstore ·

A bookstore where indie authors are the stars

List your books in a shared catalog, get discovered by genre, and reach readers who are actively looking for their next favorite indie author.

Visibility is the #1 challenge for independent authors. AuthorLoft's shared Bookstore at authorloft.com/bookstore puts your books in front of readers who are specifically looking for indie authors — organized by genre, sorted by popularity, and linked directly to your author site where you make the sale.

Automatic listing, zero extra work

Publish a book on AuthorLoft and it appears in the bookstore. No separate submissions, no approval queues.

  • Books are listed automatically when you publish them
  • Cover image, title, author name, genre, and description displayed
  • Links directly to your book page on your author site
  • Genre-based browsing so readers find books they'll love
  • Trending section based on book views and reader interest

Cross-promotion that benefits everyone

When one author brings readers to the bookstore, every listed author benefits from the traffic.

  • Shared catalog means more eyeballs on your books
  • Genre landing pages rank for searches like 'indie romance books' or 'self-published thriller'
  • Each genre page has its own SEO-optimized metadata
  • Readers can browse by genre, search by title, or discover trending titles
  • Your books appear alongside other quality indie titles — credibility by association

Built for reader discovery

The bookstore is designed to help readers find their next great read — and your book is in the mix.

  • Search functionality to find books by title or author
  • Genre categories maintained by the platform team
  • Mobile-friendly browsing experience
  • Structured data for search engine visibility
  • Reader can click through to your full book page with reviews, excerpts, and buy options

Frequently asked questions

Is the bookstore listing free?

Bookstore listing is included on Standard and Premium plans. Free plan authors can list their books with external retailer links but direct sales require a paid plan.

Do I control how my books appear?

Yes. Your book's title, cover, description, and genre are pulled from your book catalog. Update them in your admin dashboard and the bookstore listing updates automatically.

Can readers buy books directly from the bookstore?

The bookstore links to your book page on your author site, where readers can purchase directly from you (if you have direct sales enabled) or click through to retailer links.

How are 'trending' books determined?

Trending is based on book page views. The more readers visit your book page, the higher it appears in the trending section.

Is the bookstore separate from my author site?

Yes. The bookstore lives at authorloft.com/bookstore and is a shared catalog for all AuthorLoft authors. Your author site is your own dedicated website with your branding, domain, and full book pages.

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