I wanted to add that Book Farm is one of the vendors at MLA this year in Lansing October 29-31. If you are attending the conference this year, please make sure you visit the exhibits hall to see Liz and all of the other book vendors that will be attending. Lisa Waskin, District Director Superior District Library 541 Library Drive Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 Ph. (906) 632-9331 lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org<mailto:lwaskin@superiordistrictlibrary.org> From: Jocelyn Levin via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Monday, October 6, 2025 11:08 AM To: michlib-l@liblists.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Re: Book vendors You don't often get email from michlib-l@liblists.org<mailto:michlib-l@liblists.org>. Learn why this is important<https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification> Liz is the BEST! Definitely a great choice to get any board books, picture books, early readers, and juvenile nonfiction books from the Book Farm, which is a local Michigan-based company: https://www.thebookfarminc.com/ Jocelyn Levin, MLIS Youth Services Librarian jlevin@ltpl.org<mailto:jlevin@ltpl.org> *Please note new email address* My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. Lyon Township Public Library 27005 S. Milford Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178 248.437.8800 www.LTPL.org<http://www.LTPL.org> On Sun, Oct 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM Kristina Reynolds via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: I have used The Book Farm for my early readers and picture book purchases in the past. I find Liz, the owner, very friendly and helpful. On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:13 PM Jessica Holman via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: I am also wondering about who might carry VOX Books, since those had become a Baker & Taylor exclusive. Jessica Holman Library Director Negaunee Public Library 319 West Case Street Negaunee, MI 49866 (906) 475-7700 ext. 18 Librarian North Star Montessori Academy 3030 Wright St. Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 226-0156 she/her/hers On Tue, Sep 30, 2025, 5:53 PM Mark Morton via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Ingram has an “automatic author” program. Mark Morton Director Leland Township Public Library 203 E Cedar St PO Box 736 Leland, MI 49654 231-256-9152 [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4z1ggXjAe_T2uWT70px7pTOZJOZM...] On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM Laura Hauch via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: Adding another question to this inquiry- Do any of the other options you are using allow for subscribing to authors and series? One of my favorite parts of Baker and Taylor has been the option to have carts automatically made for me based on certain authors or series that I subscribe to. I like how specific it is. I'm not talking general genres or bestsellers lists like you can subscribe to for Centerpoint and Gale/Thorndike, but actually sign up for every new James Patterson, Danielle Steel, My Hero Academia, etc. Laura Hauch Collection and IT Coordinator Buchanan District Library 128 East Front Street<https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g> Buchanan, MI 49107<https://www.google.com/maps/search/128+East+Front+Street+%0D%0A%0D%0A+Buchanan,+MI+49107?entry=gmail&source=g> 269-695-3681 269-695-0004 Fax www.buchananlibrary.org<http://www.buchananlibrary.org> On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM James B Lenze via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: I recently learned that Follett is planning on entering the Public Library market. Until now, they have been selling to schools but not public libraries. I'm not sure when they plan on making the change. Ingram, Brodart, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon are the best options until then. James [https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4xMYH06ujmRhdzZYza2g44roV4HQ...] James B Lenze (he, him, his) Library Director Garden City Public Library 31735 Maplewood St<https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> Garden City, MI 48135<https://www.google.com/maps/search/31735+Maplewood+St+Garden+City,+MI+48135?entry=gmail&source=g> On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM Jen via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> wrote: There is also Emery-Pratt. It is a Michigan company. I used to order YA from them when I worked at a different library system. I was always happy with them. Maybe another to consider? Emery-Pratt - Welcome<https://emery-pratt.com/> Emery-Pratt Company 1966 West Main Street Owosso, MI 48867-9317 Phone Toll-Free 1 800 248-3887 Fax 1 800 52-EMERY (1 800 523-6379) Jennifer Jennifer Harden, MLIS Adult Services & Outreach Librarian Frankenmuth Wickson District Library 359 South Franklin Street<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> Frankenmuth, MI 48734<https://www.google.com/maps/search/359+South+Franklin+Street+%0D%0A+%0D%0AFrankenmuth,+MI%C2%A0+48734?entry=gmail&source=g> P: 989-652-8323 F: 989-652-3450 ________________________________ From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org>> on behalf of Nicole Kessler via Michlib-l <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Sent: Monday, September 29, 2025 3:16 PM To: Susan Wess <susan.wess@milanlibrary.org<mailto:susan.wess@milanlibrary.org>> Cc: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Subject: Re: [Michlib-l] Book vendors We order from Brodart, which has excellent customer service. Nicole Kessler Library Director Lincoln Park Public Library 313-381-0374 ________________________________ From: Susan <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> To: Michlib <michlib-l@mcls.org<mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org>> Date: Monday, 29 September 2025 2:57 PM EDT Subject: [Michlib-l] Book vendors Any recommendations for book vendors besides Baker & Taylor? A little bit of uncertainty with their future & too many of our orders are back ordered. 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