| PUBLISHING | Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
Top Five Books's distributor to the book trade and one of the largest distributors of independent publishers in the U.S. and around the world |
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| Publishers Weekly
The publishing industry's bible |
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| Publishers Marketplace
Marketplace of services and information about the publishing industry and the publisher of Publishers Lunch |
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| Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
Membership organization engaged in advocacy and education for independent publishers, and sponsors of the IPBA Book Award (formerly the Benjamin Franklin Award) |
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| ForeWord Magazine
A monthly devoted to covering news and books from small, independent publishers |
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| BOOKSELLERS | The Book Loft
Opened in 2025 on Lake Street in Oak Park, a great place to browse, peruse, and buy with friendly, helpful staff |
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| Dandelion Bookshop
A wonderful, cozy, community-oriented independent bookstore in Oak Park's historic Hemingway District |
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| Bookshop.org
The online bookshop that supports local, independent bookstores |
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| IndieBound
The trade group for independent booksellers in the U.S. and publisher of the Indie Next List |
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| FOR WRITERS | Mystery Writers of America
Organization for authors of mysteries, thrillers, and true crime, and sponsors of the Edgar Awards |
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| Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Organization for authors of science fiction and fantasy, and sponsors of the Nebula Awards |
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| Online Tools, Strategies, and Editing Software for Writers
A list of helpful resources for writers |
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Top Five Books, LLC,
is a Chicago-based independent publisher dedicated to publishing only the finest fiction, timeless classics, and select nonfiction.
is a Chicago-based independent publisher dedicated to publishing only the finest fiction, timeless classics, and select nonfiction.
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