Batch for Books Announces Partnership with W.W. Norton

April 30, 2026 — Batch for Books is pleased to announce its newest publisher partnership, ith W.W. Norton & Company, reflecting the continued growth of its network and its ongoing commitment to providing bookstores and publishers with a simpler, more efficient way to manage invoices and payments.

“We’re excited to welcome W.W. Norton & Company to Batch,” said Fraser Tanner, Batch for Books Inc. C.E.O. “Each new publisher partnership strengthens the overall network, creating greater efficiency and value for bookstores and publishers alike. Norton’s participation reflects a shared commitment to improving workflows and supporting a healthier and sustainable bookselling ecosystem, and we know our indie bookstore partners will be thrilled to see them join the Batch network.”

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 575 bookstores across the United States and continues to grow. 

Julia Reidhead, Chairman and President of W. W. Norton & Company, remarked, "We are thrilled finally to be live on Batch for Books. Our independent bookseller partners have requested a simple, online process to track and manage their invoices, and Batch for Books is our answer to that request."

The addition of W. W. Norton & Company to Batch for Books’ network complements its existing partnerships with Arcadia Publishing, Blackstone Publishing, Gardner’s US, Hachette, HarperCollins, Independent Publishers Group, Macmillan Publishing Services, Microcosm Publishing, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster.

“Our publisher partnerships are central to Batch’s continued growth,” Nathan Halter, US Operations Manager added. “By bringing more trading partners onto a shared platform, we’re helping create a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable process for everyone involved.” 

“We’re thrilled to have Norton’s participation in Batch,” said Allison K. Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association (ABA). “Norton’s leadership in the industry, embodiment of the independent spirit, and ongoing support of independent bookstores make them an obvious partner for this invaluable tool that frees booksellers up to sell more books.” 

W. W. Norton & Company expects to be fully integrated with Batch during 2026. Bookstores interested in signing up for Batch should email support@batchforbooks.com for more information.

About W.W. Norton & Company
W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. is the nation’s oldest and largest independent, employee-owned book publishing house. The firm was founded by William Warder Norton and Mary Dows Herter Norton in 1923 and now publishes approximately 450 books annually in its combined groups and imprints. It continues to adhere to its original motto, “Books That Live,” striving to publish works of enduring distinction in the areas of nonfiction, fiction, poetry, textbooks, and digital media. Visit https://wwnorton.com.

About Batch for Books
Batch was founded in 2000 by the Booksellers Association (U.K. and Ireland) 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