FAQs
Q: Do you buy & sell used books?
A: At the moment, we are new books only.
Q: Will you host my event?
A: North Figueroa Bookshop hosts literary and community events. We prefer to book events two to three months in advance. To submit a pitch, please email info@northfigbookshop.com with a brief event description, anticipated attendance, and your desired date. We'll respond accordingly.
Q: I'm an author. Will you stock my book?
A: We have limited shelf space, so new title submissions must be considered before we can add them to our shelves. To submit a stock request, please email us at info@northfigbookshop.com
Q: I couldn't find the book I wanted. Can you order it for me?
A: You can special order books via our Bookshop.org storefront (www.bookshop.org/shop/northfigbookshop)If you'd like to suggest a title for us to stock on our shelves, please email us at info@northfigbookshop.com.
Q: Are you available to sell books at offsite events?
A: Yes! For offsite queries, please email info@northfigbookshop.com at least one month before your event date with the following information:
Date and time, host name, location, expected attendance, and title(s) requested.
Q: I'm an independent publisher. How can I be involved with North Fig Bookshop?
A: We'd love to work with you! Please email us at info@northfigbookshop.com to set up a time to talk.
Q: Are you hiring?
A: Not at this time. We are a very small team and openings are rare. Feel free to send us a resume at info@northfigbookshop.com and we will keep it on file for when we’re ready to start the process.