Frequently Asked Questions

At Kinfolk Tales, we do things a little differently.

We don’t organize by traditional genres, but by what a story is at its roots. How it feels, what it explores, and the experience it offers.

Each shelf is thoughtfully labeled and described, so you know exactly what you’re stepping into.

Kinfolk Tales specializes in physical books only.

Our collections are intentionally tactile, meant to live on your shelves and in your hands.

Absolutely!

If there's a book you feel aligns with the Kinfolk Tales vision, you're welcome to suggest it through our contact form, email or DM! While we can't guarantee every suggestion will be added, we truly appreciate being introduced to stories that matter to our community.

Yes! We love hearing from authors! Just keep in mind that we onl feature stories from BIPOC authors. If you are interested in being included, send us a message via email or DM and tell us about your book!

We review every submission with care and intention, and we're always excited to discover new stories to share.

Yes! Kinfolk Tales is proudly Black and Woman Owned.

and, we wouldn't have it any other way.

Currently, Kinfolk Tales is an online only bookstore.

But we are looking forward to opening a physical location in due time!

We know you’re eager to be holding pages in your hands 🤎

Orders are confirmed and shipped within 24–48 hours.

We currently offer standard 3–5 business day shipping for U.S. orders.

You’ll receive a confirmation and tracking email as soon as your book is on its way.

At the moment, we only ship within the United States only.

We hope to expand international shipping in the future—stay tuned.