No — even with global distribution, bookstores won’t list your book automatically.
Here’s what happens:
- Your book is added to catalogs (like Ingram), which bookstores can access
- Retailers can order your book, but they won’t unless it’s requested
- If your book is marked as returnable, bookstores are more likely to stock it
To be in a physical bookstore, you’ll usually need to approach them directly or work with a distributor.