Yes. SDN prioritizes partnerships with bookstores that maintain professional retail standards and actively promote regional literature. This selectivity reinforces the value of the network and helps ensure strong performance for all participating stores.

The Southeastern Distribution Network (SDN) is a curated regional book distribution program designed to connect independent bookstores with high–quality titles that resonate strongly with Southern readers. Unlike national wholesalers that prioritize volume over relevance, SDN focuses on regional alignment, strong sell-through performance, and personal relationships. Bookstores gain access to titles selected for their market viability, faster replenishment timelines, and direct support from a distributor that understands the Southeast.

SDN is operated by Huntsville Independent Press in partnership with Rocky Heights Bindery. This collaboration allows us to combine professional publishing standards with fast, reliable printing and regional logistics. The result is a streamlined supply chain that can respond quickly to bookstore needs while maintaining exceptional production quality.

National distributors move enormous volumes and are optimized for national demand patterns. SDN is built for bookstores that serve Southern readers and tourism-driven markets, where regional identity and relevance matter. We prioritize:

• Curated regional catalogs

• Faster turnaround

• Personal support

• Titles that actually sell in the Southeast

Bookstores receive a level of attention and responsiveness that national systems simply cannot provide.