FAQ
What types of books do you stock?
We are a specialty queer feminist bookstore. We carry titles and authors that reflect that mission. We pride ourselves on carrying many titles that other stores don't. If you'd like to know what we do NOT stock, please review our Do-Not-Stock page.
Are you accepting used books for sale or donation?
Not at this time.
Would you stock my book?
Currently we do not accept titles on consignment. If your book is available to purchase at standard percentages without order minimums, and fits the parameters of what we carry, please fill out our Author Inquiry form.
Can I host my event in the bookstore?
Maybe! If you are an author, please read this page. We have an Author Event Inquiry Form that we would like you to fill out rather than emailing us, so that we can keep our inbox more manageable.
If you’d like to run an event in the space, please fill out our Space Rental Form! Our space rental pricing is variable depending on event size and timing. We also host micro weddings in the bookstore, and have specific packages for those, which can be found here. If pricing is a barrier, but you are able to organize and run the event, and believe it would be of direct benefit to the community, please don’t hesitate to reach out at info@allshewrotebooks.com.
Can I browse and buy online?
You sure can! You can browse our entire inventory through the Shop tab of this website's main menu. Once you click into a genre, there are also filters on the left side of the screen that you can use to narrow it down by price and additional catgeories.
To search for a specific book, click 'Shop' in the main menu. On that page you'll see a search bar at the very top where you can put in the title or author you're looking for. Our site's inventory is up-to-date within 24 hours.
What are your shipping options?
We offer Media Mail and Priority Mail through the USPS. We can ship to the US, Canada, and Mexico. We do now also offer UPS shipping options with a basic charge of $15.00 to start if that is more secure for your address! You can select your shipping options during checkout.
Please note that media mail is for books and paper items ONLY, not for our bundles and gift items.
If I place an order for pick-up, will it be ready the same day?
No, but if it is in stock, it will be ready shortly. Every order is handled by a human bookseller who is making sure everything is correct for you. When the item is ready for pickup you will be notified via email and phone when your order is updated and completed.
What is the protocol if I order a book for pick-up?
Once you’ve been notified via email that your order is ready for pickup, you can stop by the store during our normal hours. Orders are held behind the counter—let a bookseller know you’re here to pick up an order and give them your last name and order number. If you need special assistance during pickup, please just let us know in your order comments or by replying to your "pickup is ready" email or text.
Can I order a book from you that you do not carry?
Most of the time, yes. Your fastest option is to go to our bookshop.org page. Bookshop.org has the broadest book inventory available and handles all ordering and shipping for you, and our store will get a percentage of the sale. If you'd prefer to order directly with us, please email info@allshewrotebooks.com.
I want to send a gift. Can you include a note or gift receipt?
We will happily add a note to your order! You can write your message in the “order comments” section during checkout. Gift receipts are not necessary for returns or exchanges at All She Wrote Books, so we do not include them. Our contact information is inside the orders if the recipient has questions or wants to exchange their gift.
I'd like to place a large order for my organization / school / business.
Great! Please refer to our Bulk & B2B Ordering page.
Are you hosting any events currently?
We are always hosting events - check out the 'Events' tab in the main menu of this website, and/or subscribe to our newsletter.
I signed up for an event and cannot find the confirmation email!
Please check your spam folder first! Sometimes our email (info@allshewrotebooks.com) will go directly there. Please know you can always email us at that email to help if you have any questions!
Are you hiring?
We are not currently hiring. Feel free to send your information to info@allshewrotebooks.com and we will keep it on file.
How can I support you?
THANK YOU! Your orders are always a support and we are incredibly lucky to have such amazing customers! Free things you're always welcome to do are follow us on social media and tell your friends and family about us :)
Gift cards and Friend of Ruby Memberships also help immensely with our store’s cashflow and benefit you in the long run, and you can gift memberships!
Another hot tip is that our All She Wrote Books branded merchandise and all our gift items have a better margin than books (which is shameful but books are our heart and we will never stop selling them) and help keep the store afloat. Even a small item goes a long way, and you'll also be supporting other small businesses and artists.
We also accept donations via our Gay It Forward program, which go towards our events, staff perks, providing free books to the community, and sustaining the store.