For Canadian Authors
Share your story with readers across Canada.
Café Book Club was created to help self-published Canadian authors reach new audiences, connect with readers, and give great books the visibility they deserve.
Why Join Café Book Club
Independent authors often face challenges getting their books discovered. Café Book Club was created to help bridge that gap by providing a dedicated space for readers seeking self-published Canadian books.
Whether you’re publishing your first book or adding to an established catalogue, we’re committed to helping Canadian authors reach new readers and grow their audience.
Reach New Readers
Introduce your work to readers actively looking for independent Canadian authors and unique stories.
Maintain Ownership
You retain ownership and copyright of your work while benefiting from additional visibility and promotion.
Join A Community
Become part of a growing network of Canadian writers, readers, and book lovers who value independent publishing.
Who Can Apply?
To be considered for inclusion on Café Book Club, authors must:
- Be a Canadian citizen or resident
- Be self-publishing their work
- Own all rights to the book being submitted
- Provide a digital copy of the manuscript
- Be willing to enter into a publishing agreement with Café Book Club
How the Process Works
Submit Your Inquiry
Contact us and tell us about your book, including the genre, publication status, and a brief description.
Review
We review submissions to determine whether they align with the mission and values of Café Book Club.
Agreement
If your book is accepted, we will provide a formal agreement outlining the terms of participation.
Publication & Promotion
Once everything is in place, your book will be added to Café Book Club and made available to readers.
Author Rights & Ownership
We believe authors should remain in control of their work.
Authors retain all copyrights and ownership of their books. Café Book Club does not acquire ownership of your manuscript or its contents. Any formatting adjustments required for publication are made solely to meet production standards and do not alter the substance of your work.
You keep your rights. We help you reach readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. Authors retain full copyright and ownership of their work.
Do I need to be traditionally published?
No. Café Book Club is specifically designed to support self-published Canadian authors.
Is there a guarantee my book will be accepted?
No. All submissions are reviewed individually to ensure they align with our mission and publishing requirements.