Breaking the London Bubble: The Rise of Northern Books and Publishers

For centuries, British publishing has been firmly rooted in London — a city where literary giants are made, and books are born. But, as the cost of living and office space in the capital skyrocket, London is starting to feel less welcoming to up-and-coming publishers as well as young industry professionals.

Over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift: London no longer has a monopoly on the publishing world. Independent publishers across the UK are increasingly turning to local voices, particularly from northern authors, while small, independent bookstores are thriving up and down the country. 

This blog aims to shine a spotlight on this growing movement. Whether it's championing northern authors, celebrating regional publishers, or simply supporting the bookshops that are keeping literature alive outside of London, I hope to contribute in a small way to this shift.

If you’re a publisher, an author, or someone who once read a book published outside of London and wants to see it talked about – shoot me a message, I’d be happy to post about it.