American Book Company specializes primarily in bargain or remaindered books. These are brand-new books sourced from publishers and offered at significantly reduced wholesale prices. Our inventory includes a variety of titles across many categories, including fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books.

In addition, we provide premium book collections for educators, featuring diverse subjects and themes designed to support curriculum and enrich classroom learning.

A bargain or remaindered book is a brand-new, unread book that publishers sell at a reduced price after its initial retail cycle.

These books typically come from publisher overstock, print overruns, or retailer returns. Many include a small remainder mark, such as a dot or line on the edge of the pages, which indicates the book cannot be returned to the publisher for full credit.

Bargain books typically retail for 50% to 80% off the publisher’s original suggested retail price (MSRP).

No. American Book Company specializes in supplying books to retailers and works primarily with retail partners and wholesalers who serve the retail market. We also support educators and organizations—including schools, libraries, and nonprofits—by providing access to affordable, high-quality book programs.

For individual purchases, please visit our sister brand, Book Outlet.

Getting started is simple.

Contact our corporate office at (865) 966-7454 or email us at [email protected] and you'll be connected to a sales representative.

Both options are available.

Customers can purchase individual titles from available inventory or select from curated assortments designed specifically for their store or retail environment.

A custom assortment is a curated mix of books assembled specifically for your business. Your ABC sales representative considers factors such as:

• Store type or class of trade

• Customer demographics

• Regional preferences

• Category performance

• Format mix

Yes. Many of our retail program assortments can include turnkey display options designed for in-store merchandising.

Display options include, but are not limited to:

• PDQ trays

• Half-pallet displays

• Full pallet displays

• Knockdown floor shippers

• Lean-back displays

In most cases, display materials are included as part of the overall program and discount structure.

Your ABC sales representative will review available display options and help determine what works best for your retail environment.

Discounts vary depending on your program and operational needs. Factors like order volume, assortment type, display requirements, shipping arrangements, and special handling needs can all influence pricing.

The best way to determine the right discount structure is to speak with an ABC sales representative. They’ll work with you to recommend the right program for your needs.