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The #1 platform for selling books
directly to readers.

Books.by is your own bookstore. 100% of your royalties. Daily payouts. Everything you need to publish, print and get paid – all in one place.

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Why Books.by?

Your bookstore.
Your readers.
Your royalties.

You've written the book. Now sell it directly, from your own store, to your own readers. No marketplace taking a cut. No mystery about who bought it. Just you, your readers, and 100% of your royalties — paid daily.

Simple Pricing

Two plans. Unlimited potential.

Others take a share of your sales. We don't. A flat annual fee unlocks everything.

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Books.by Core
$199
$99
/year

Everything you need to create and sell your books.

  • Your own print-on-demand bookstore
  • Paperback publishing
  • 100% of your sales proceeds
  • Book proofing & cover maker
  • Custom Books.by domain
  • Free ISBNs for published books
  • Daily royalty payouts
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🛡️ 100-day money-back guaranteeTry Books.by risk-free for 100 days. If it's not for you, email us and we'll refund you in full — no questions asked.

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Books.by Pro
$299
/year

Advanced features to grow your book sales.

  • Everything in Core, plus:
  • eBook & paperback publishing
  • Premium bookstore themes
  • Facebook Pixel integration
  • Google & SEO tools
  • Sales analytics integration
  • 24/7 customer support
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🛡️ 100-day money-back guaranteeTry Books.by risk-free for 100 days. If it's not for you, email us and we'll refund you in full — no questions asked.

Core Features

Everything you need to sell books directly.

Your Books.by store runs alongside Amazon or Ingram. Upload existing assets. We handle printing, shipping, and daily payments.

Books.by storefront customisation
Storefront

A bookstore that looks and feels like yours.

Pick from a growing collection of professionally designed themes, then customise colours, layout, bio, and messaging to match your brand. Every store is uniquely yours — not a generic marketplace listing.

  • Choose from a range of curated bookstore themes
  • Your own bookstore URL (books.by/yourname)
  • Mobile-optimised storefront out of the box
Upload book assets to Books.by
Compatibility

Use it alongside Amazon and Ingram. Same files, no rework.

Most authors sell on Amazon and direct — and you should too. Your existing KDP or IngramSpark cover and interior files work on Books.by without any changes. Keep your Amazon listing, add a direct channel, and start keeping 100% of those sales.

  • Compatible with KDP, IngramSpark, D2D, and Lulu files
  • Sell direct alongside your existing Amazon listing
  • Free ISBN included with every book
Global print-on-demand network
Fulfilment

A global print network. Wholesale prices. Printed where your readers are.

No inventory. No upfront costs. When a reader orders, we print and ship from the nearest facility — USA, Europe, UK, or Australia. You get wholesale print pricing with zero markup, and your readers get fast, local delivery.

  • Print facilities across 10+ countries on 4 continents
  • Wholesale pricing — no markup on print costs
  • Typically delivered in 3–5 business days
Daily royalty payouts dashboard
Royalties

100% of your royalties. Paid daily.

You set the price. You keep every dollar above print cost. No commission, no revenue share, no 60-day holds. Royalties hit your bank account every single day.

  • $0 commission — keep 100% of your margin
  • Daily payouts to 40+ countries via Stripe
  • Transparent print cost calculator — no hidden fees
How We Compare

Books.by vs the competition.

See why 20,000+ authors choose Books.by for direct sales.

Feature Books.by Shopify Amazon KDP IngramSpark
Print-on-Demand ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓
Royalties 100% 100% 30–70% 45–60%
Payouts Daily Daily 60 Days 90 Days
Custom Storefront ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗
Customer Details ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗

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What Authors Say

Trusted by more than 20,000 authors.

From first-time storytellers to seasoned bestsellers.

★★★★★

"I switched from Amazon KDP and the transparency is incredible. I see exactly who bought my book, when, and how much I earned — in real time."

— Sarah K., Independent Author

★★★★★

"I was selling on Amazon for 3 years before trying Books.by. My first month, I earned more per book than I ever had."

— Michael T., Self-Published Author

★★★★★

"I use Books.by alongside Amazon. All my personal traffic goes to Books.by. The earnings difference is night and day."

— Rachel W., Children's Book Author

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A Different Approach

A different approach to publishing.

Books.by isn't a marketplace, or a distributor. It's a purpose-built storefront — like Shopify for authors. Sell directly to readers, own the customer relationship, and operate with complete transparency.

Learn Our Story
Author storefronts on Books.by showing books for sale
Custom Domain

Built to be shared anywhere.

Your Instagram bio, your launch brochure, or simply remembered. Every author gets a personal URL.

books.by/you
Earnings Calculator

See how much you could earn.

The average Books.by author earns a 40%+ royalty — 5× the industry average.

Retail Price +$19.99
Print Cost $4.46
Shipping Cost ? $0.00
Shipping Contribution ? +$5.00
Credit Card Fee (2.9% + $0.30) ? $0.30
Total Fulfilment Costs $4.76

Estimated Royalty Per Book

$20.23

Royalty Percentage: 81%

Monthly Earnings

$506

Yearly Earnings

$6,069

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Community

Join an author community 20,000+ strong.

From first-time storytellers to New York Times Bestsellers — meet some of the authors selling direct on Books.by.

Peter Brighouse — A Paw Full of Cat Tales

A Paw Full of Cat Tales

Short cat stories for children and those young at heart.

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Renee Ritchie — The Case of the Unknown Baby

The Case of the Unknown Baby

Set amongst the spectacular landmarks of Newcastle, Australia.

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Swoosh the Snow-saurus

Swoosh the Snow-saurus

A charming children's story born on the ski slopes.

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Mike Hodsall — NOBODY

NOBODY: Rock 'n' Roll Trenches

Bright lights, big dreams, soaring heights and crushing lows.

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Warwick Pearson — To Serve the Dead

To Serve the Dead

He went to war to find a new life, but the past won't let him go.

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Tamsyn Moore — The Magic of Midlife

The Magic of Midlife

From heartbreak to hope — a fearless journey through life.

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Darryl Armstrong — Between the Tracks

Between the Tracks

An eclectic collection of short stories across genres.

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Jack Kelly — Cahill's Journal

Cahill's Journal

A late-night phone call sets in motion terrifying events over four decades.

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John Gulzari — Refugee Entrepreneur

Refugee Entrepreneur

A journey from fear of the Taliban to pioneering entrepreneurship.

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Maggie Yore — When She Breaks

When She Breaks

A medical drama and psychological thriller about navigating PTSD.

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Peter J. Charles — A Detective's Dilemma

A Detective's Dilemma

Covert informants, political corruption, and a Russian mission.

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Tony Carrucan — A Fatal Attraction

A Fatal Attraction

When Venus breaks from its ancient orbit, Earth's fate hangs by a thread.

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FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

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Yes. Most Books.by authors also publish on Amazon. There's no conflict or exclusivity. Send your personal traffic to Books.by for higher earnings, and keep Amazon for organic discovery.
You earn 100% of sales proceeds after printing and shipping costs. The average Books.by author receives a 40%+ royalty. Use our Earnings Calculator or the advanced calculator to estimate your exact earnings.
We charge a flat annual fee ($99/yr) instead of taking commissions. This lets us pass on 100% of your royalties and the lowest printing costs with zero markup. After ~10 book sales, the fee pays for itself.
No problem. We offer a 100-day no-questions-asked full refund guarantee. If Books.by isn't the right fit, you get your money back.
You do, 100%. Books.by is a platform — not a publisher. You retain full copyright, ISBN ownership, and all creative and commercial rights to your work.
Not at all. If you can upload a file and type a title, you can use Books.by. Most authors launch their store in under 10 minutes.
Books.by ships globally with printers in the USA, UK, Europe, and Australia. Your readers can order from anywhere.

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