Finding self-published Caribbean books can be a bit of a challenge since they may not always be widely distributed through mainstream bookstores. However, there are a few ways to discover them.
- Online marketplaces and book retailers: Many self-published authors use Amazon KDP. Some independent Caribbean authors also publish their books with Barnes and Noble. The Kobo and Apple Books platforms often carry indie books that may not be available elsewhere.
- Caribbean bookstores and publishers: Many self-published authors use Amazon KDP. Some independent Caribbean authors also publish their books with Barnes and Noble. The Kobo & Apple Books platforms often carry indie books that may not be available elsewhere.
- Social media and author websites: Many self-published Caribbean authors promote their work on social media using hashtags like #CaribbeanAuthors, #IndieCaribbeanBooks #CaribbeanWriters. Searching for Caribbean indie authors on Goodreads or joining Caribbean literature groups can help. Many self-published authors also sell directly through their websites.
- Caribbean literary festivals and events: The following events often showcase self-published Caribbean authors – Bocas Lit Fest (Trinidad & Tobago); Calabash International Literary Festival (Jamaica); Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival (USA, but focused on Caribbean writers).
- Libraries and digital archives: Some self-published works are archived in national libraries, and websites like the University of the West Indies (UWI) Press sometimes have indie Caribbean books.