Batch for Books Announces Partnerships with Hachette Book Group
NEW YORK (February 12, 2025) — Batch for Books is proud to announce a new partnership with the Hachette Book Group that marks a significant milestone in Batch’s ongoing mission to provide bookstores and publishers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments.
“This is an exciting milestone for Batch for Books,” said Nathan Halter, US Program Manager. “We are thrilled to partner with Hachette Book Group, whose commitment to supporting Batch underscores their dedication to fostering real, lasting change for independent bookstores. Together, we’re building a stronger future for indie booksellers and the publishing ecosystem.”
Batch for Books offers an intuitive, paperless platform that helps independent bookstores streamline invoice management and payment processes. The service is currently trusted by over 450 bookstores across the United States and continues to grow.
“We are delighted to be joining Batch in the US,” said Matt Wright, CEO for HBG US Distribution. “Amongst a number of service improvements, this is another important step for supporting independent bookstores, and we are excited to see it grow in the years ahead.”
The addition of Hachette Book Group to Batch for Books’ network complements its existing partnerships with Penguin Random House, Macmillan, HarperCollins, IPG, Microcosm Publishing, Arcadia Publishing, Blackstone Publishing, and Gardner’s US.
“These invaluable publisher partnerships reinforce Batch’s dedication to becoming an essential business tool for the bookselling community, delivering significant benefits to both independent bookstores and publishers alike,” said Halter.
“We’re thrilled to see Hachette Book Group’s strong support for the indie channel this past year,” said Allison K. Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association (ABA). “Their participation in Batch is further proof of their commitment to both the indies and innovation within the book industry, and ABA is grateful for their participation and leadership.”
Hachette Book Group expects to be fully integrated with Batch by June 2025. Bookstores interested in signing up for Batch should email support@batchforbooks.com for more information.
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About Hachette Book Group
Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading US general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Basic Books Group, Grand Central Publishing Group, Hachette Audio, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, and Workman Running Press Group. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies. Our books and authors have received the Pulitzer Prize, National Book Award, Caldecott Medal, Newbery Medal, Booker Prize, Nobel Peace Prize and other major honors.
We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world’s third-largest trade and educational publisher. Visit hachettebookgroup.com to learn more about HBG imprints.
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About Batch for Books
Batch was founded in 2000 by the Booksellers Association to serve the book trade and build better relationships between booksellers and publishers. Booksellers in over 80 countries use Batch to streamline invoice management and publisher payment processes, freeing up time to concentrate on their core mission of helping the public discover great books. Whether you manage a single store or run a global publishing company, Batch for Books will help your business to trade more efficiently.
For more information about these partnerships and Batch for Books, please contact Nathan Halter at Nathan.halter@batchforbooks.com
Press Contacts:
Batch for Books
Nathan Halter, US Program Manager
Nathan.halter@batchforbooks.com
617-843-2490
Hachette Book Group
Gabrielle Gambrell gabrielle.gambrell@hbgusa.com