The best (and fastest) way to get your book onto the shelves at Four Seasons Books is to have your publisher contact us directly with details about your book. We work closely with publishing reps every day, and this process allows us to handle orders, returns, and stocking efficiently — while keeping your publisher in the loop, which is always good industry practice.
If your publisher is unable or unwilling to reach out on your behalf, you may contact us via email only [email protected]— no phone calls or walk-ins, please. Your email should be concise (100 words max) and must include:

• Book Title
• ISBN
• Your Website
• A high-resolution image of your book jacket
• Your contact information
• Specific reasons your book is a good fit for Four Seasons Books and our readers. (Examples: “The book is set in West Virginia,” “I’m local to Shepherdstown,” “I already have a strong local following interested in buying directly from your store.”)

Please use this word count tool to ensure your email stays within the requested limit.
Important: Please copy your publisher on this email. It’s professional courtesy — and it helps us keep everyone on the same page.
Please note: We prioritize stocking recent releases (published within the last 6 months) unless your book directly relates to West Virginia, the Appalachian region, or the Eastern Panhandle. Local connection matters here, and our shelf space is dedicated to what resonates most with our community.