Consortium Book Sales & Distribution
Book and Periodical PublishingMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Consortium Book Sales & Distribution began as a small book wholesaling cooperative in 1985 and evolved into a full-service distributor focused on independent publishers. It represents more than 100 publishers from the United States, Canada, Europe, India, and Australia, linking their titles with trade buyers, libraries, and academic institutions. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company positions itself as a long-standing advocate for independent publishing and for authors whose work has received major honors. Its catalog spans fiction, poetry, LGBTQ studies, politics, music, art, history, and children's books, reflecting a broad range of genres and audiences. In 2024, the company announced a social media campaign to accompany the launch of 100 Voices of Chianti Classico, illustrating engagement with new initiatives beyond distribution.