December 10, 2024 — Batch for Books is proud to announce new partnerships with Independent Publishers Group (IPG), Microcosm Publishing, Arcadia Press, and Blackstone Publishing. These partnerships mark a significant milestone in Batch’s ongoing mission to provide bookstores and publishers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments.

“This is an exciting milestone for Batch for Books,” said Nathan Halter, US Program Manager. “We are thrilled to partner with these publishers, whose commitment to supporting Batch underscores their dedication to fostering real, lasting change for independent bookstores. Together, we’re building a stronger future for indie booksellers and the publishing ecosystem.”

Batch for Books offers an intuitive, paperless platform that helps independent bookstores streamline invoice management and payment processes. The service is currently trusted by over 400 bookstores across the United States and continues to grow.

“At Arcadia, we’re delighted to partner with Batch because we share a common goal,” said Matthew Gildea, COO at Arcadia Publishing, “We both want to make the backend processes in the indie bookstores as efficient as possible so staff can focus on what they do that no one else can—putting great books in the hands of great readers.”

The addition of IPG, Microcosm Publishing, Arcadia Publishing, and Blackstone Publishing to Batch for Books’ network complements its existing partnerships with Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, and Gardner’s US.
These invaluable publisher partnerships reinforce Batch’s dedication to becoming an essential business tool for the bookselling community, delivering significant benefits to both independent bookstores and publishers alike.  
Publishers have expressed enthusiasm for the efficiencies Batch provides to both booksellers and publishers:

• Joe Matthews, CEO of IPG, stated, “While IPG works hard to empower independent publishers and simplify their lives, Batch is doing the same thing for independent bookstores. It’s a partnership that makes sense and will benefit the world of indie publishing.”

• Joe Biel, Publisher and CEO of Microcosm Publishing, added, “Since we started using Batch, backlist sales are up 13% over the same time last year. Batch makes it easier for stores new to us to take a chance on Microcosm authors and many are doing exactly that!”

• Mike Heuer, National Sales Manager, Blackstone Publishing, shared, “We’ve heard from many of our accounts what a time-saver Batch is, and we’re convinced this partnership will be a win-win.”

• Kalen Landow, Sales Director, Microcosm Publishing, added, “Customers love it. It's making our accounts receivable process so much easier and faster, typically requiring fewer interactions.”

About Batch for Books

Batch was founded in 2000 by the Booksellers Association to serve the book trade and build better relationships between booksellers and publishers. Booksellers in over 80 countries use Batch to streamline invoice management and publisher payment processes, freeing up time to concentrate on their core mission of helping the public discover great books. Whether you manage a single store or run a global publishing company, Batch for Books will help your business to trade more efficiently.

About Arcadia Publishing

As the nation’s leading publisher of books of local nonfiction and rarely explored pockets of history, Arcadia’s mission is to connect people with their past, with their communities and with one another. Arcadia has a remarkable catalog of over 20,000 titles exploring the story of America, one town or community at a time. Using its proprietary Store Match system, Arcadia can create a highly customized hyper-local book assortment for any storefront in the nation.

About Blackstone

Blackstone has firmly positioned itself as one of America's fastest-growing and respected publishing houses with multiple New York Times bestsellers, Grammy Award–winning audio productions, and books placed on the New York Times Best Books of the Year list. A truly independent, privately owned publisher, with offices on both coasts, Blackstone is home to a vibrant and eclectic community of storytellers and story lovers, adding hundreds of new titles each month to its catalog of tens of thousands of books. Blackstone is committed to bringing entertaining stories to as many people as possible in the most creative and innovative ways imaginable.

About Microcosm Publishing

Microcosm Publishing & Distribution, based in Portland, OR and Cleveland, OH since 1996, gives readers tools to change their lives and see the world in new ways. Microcosm challenges conventional publishing wisdom, publishing and distributing books, zines, and sidelines on topics like mental health, punk music, witchcraft, feminist and queer relationships, activism, creativity, neurodivergence, wellness, DIY skills, and self-care.

About Independent Publishers Group

Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing, and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.
For more information about these partnerships and Batch for Books, please contact Nathan Halter at Nathan.halter@batchforbooks.com 

**Contact**: 
Nathan Halter
US Program Manager
Batch for Books 
Nathan.halter@batchforbooks.com 
617-843-2490
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