The Book Guild

The Book Guild An independent publisher delivering quality partnership and mainstream book publishing services. Submissions must therefore be commercial in nature.

An independent partnership and commercial publisher that publishes about 170 titles a year. We offer both traditional and partnership publishing, with all our titles being fully or co-funded by the company. We do not offer a self-publishing service, but authors may be asked to contribute to the publication of a book in some way, with the Book Guild funding the rest. The Book Guild has acquired a s

olid reputation for publishing books across all genres since its establishment over 35 years ago. Authors are invited to submit manuscripts in all genres for consideration. Submissions from agents are accepted but an agent is not essential, we accept author submissions direct. All submissions will first be considered for a traditional publishing model; if we do not feel that a manuscript is suitable for our traditional publishing programme, we will then consider it for some form of partnership publishing.

We've been absolutely delighted with the positive reviews that have been pouring in for Solo ✨A former star musician, hu...
09/01/2026

We've been absolutely delighted with the positive reviews that have been pouring in for Solo ✨

A former star musician, humiliated by a disastrous performance, abandons her career. Years later, she mentors a gifted but underprivileged teen horn player. As her protégé’s big break approaches, Cate must confront her past and seek redemption through the music that once broke her.

A stunning read, which is available on The Book Guild bookshop, Waterstones, Amazon, Apple Books, Kobo and Google 🧡

She's chasing a dream haunted by loss, and he's built a life where feelings don't get in the way✨After her twin brother’...
08/01/2026

She's chasing a dream haunted by loss, and he's built a life where feelings don't get in the way✨

After her twin brother’s death, aspiring musician Sabrina begins a new life at a prestigious music college, where she meets River, a guarded star with his own scars. As their connection deepens, they must confront grief, ambition, and the risk of love amidst haunting pasts...

This romance is a must-read and is available for pre-order in both paperback and ebook 💜

Congratulations to Jane Wood, author of Stikki the Squirrel, which recently won the Gold Book Award from the Literary Ti...
07/01/2026

Congratulations to Jane Wood, author of Stikki the Squirrel, which recently won the Gold Book Award from the Literary Titan

The Literary Titan Gold Book Award is bestowed upon books that exemplify exceptional standards in the presentation of original content. This award also honours the craft of elegant prose, showcasing a talent for transforming simple words into compelling, beautifully constructed text. This prestigious accolade is our tribute to books that represent an extraordinary achievement in the literary world.

This is not the first award that Stikki has won; Stikki was also a Finalist Winner in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2024/25, the Silver Award-Winner in the Author Shout's Book Contest 2024, and was awarded a 5 Star Review in the Readers' Favourite.

Amazing! Stikki the Squirrel is a brilliant read for young children, and is available in paperback on our website & as an ebook on Amazon ✨

Running with the Devil, published on January 28th, is the perfect read for any lovers of thriller and crime 🙌(But don't ...
06/01/2026

Running with the Devil, published on January 28th, is the perfect read for any lovers of thriller and crime 🙌

(But don't worry, you can pre-order your copy now!)

Hostile City is the second in the Cal Jackson thriller series, and Iain Kelly's fourth book that he's published with us!...
05/01/2026

Hostile City is the second in the Cal Jackson thriller series, and Iain Kelly's fourth book that he's published with us! And this one's not to be missed...

✨ When a human rights lawyer is murdered and the killer vanishes, ex-con Cal Jackson and Detective Simone Millar are drawn into a violent conspiracy. As far-right tensions rise in Glasgow, they must confront their pasts and fight to stop a killer before becoming victims themselves.

Wow! What a year we've had here! 🧡Thank you to everyone who has submitted a manuscript, read our books, liked our posts,...
31/12/2025

Wow! What a year we've had here! 🧡

Thank you to everyone who has submitted a manuscript, read our books, liked our posts, left a review... the list goes on! We're so grateful for the support from you all 🫶

We're so excited for 2026 ✨

This time of year calls for easy, addictive reads - and we have the perfect selection for you 🧡 Keen to read it straight...
27/12/2025

This time of year calls for easy, addictive reads - and we have the perfect selection for you 🧡

Keen to read it straight away? Remember, all our titles are available as ebooks ✨

Merry Christmas, everyone! - The Book Guild team ✨🎄
25/12/2025

Merry Christmas, everyone!

- The Book Guild team ✨🎄

The Book Guild office and warehouse will now be closed from 24th December, and will be reopening on January 2nd 2025 ✨
24/12/2025

The Book Guild office and warehouse will now be closed from 24th December, and will be reopening on January 2nd 2025 ✨

More amazing news! 🙌The Block Room, by Lloyd Harvey, has been awarded a Silver Medal in the Tenth Annual Yarde Book Prom...
23/12/2025

More amazing news! 🙌

The Block Room, by Lloyd Harvey, has been awarded a Silver Medal in the Tenth Annual Yarde Book Promotions Book of the Year Awards 2025!

They say "this recognition is presented in acknowledgement of your distinguished literary achievement and the exceptional quality of your work. The judges were impressed by your storytelling, originality, and contribution to the literary community."

What a tremendous honour. Congratulations Lloyd Harvey!

✨ A controversial journalist, his estranged daughter in a crime syndicate, and a reformed thug with a dark past collide ...
21/12/2025

✨ A controversial journalist, his estranged daughter in a crime syndicate, and a reformed thug with a dark past collide in Edinburgh’s underworld. As they navigate family secrets, redemption, and betrayal, their hidden truths threaten to destroy them. A darkly comic crime thriller blending journalism, ageing, addiction, and organised crime.

No wonder our readers have been loving this one - what a page turner 📖

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We are an independent publisher releasing around 100 titles a year. We offer both traditional and partnership publishing, with all our titles being fully or co-funded by the company. (We do not offer a self-publishing service). We particularly welcome non-fiction submissions, but also consider fiction. Submissions must be commercial in nature.