BookSource

If you are a publisher and are interested in working with us, please get in touch: www.booksource.net/what-to-expe...

We're committed to helping independent publishers get their books into the hands of readers. However, don't just take our word for it!

We're thrilled to share some amazing feedback from some of our valued client publishers following a successful peak season! #PublisherServices #BookDistribution

It's been an incredible 2025. We have welcomed several new clients to the BookSource family, celebrated our 30th anniversary, and added new colleagues to our team.

Our team distributed a record number of books, and we are already excited for an even bigger 2026!

What a year! We'd like to thank all our publisher clients, customers and suppliers for being part of our journey this year.

We're SCEA Accredited ✅ We are delighted to announce that BookSource has been accredited with BIC's Supply Chain Excellence Award! Demonstrating that our organisation is "modern, technically capable, efficient to do business with, and compliant with industry standards and practices!"

BookSource Go See Fund - round two | Publishing Scotland BookSource Go See Fund – round two open for applications until 31 December 2025 BookSource is committed to fostering a strong and internationalised Scottish book trade. Through Publishing Scotland’s ‘...

Funded by BookSource and administered by @publishingscotland.bsky.social you can find out more and apply here: www.publishingscotland.org/ps-opportuni...

We're very proud to be further supporting the Scottish Publishing Community with Round 2 of The BookSource Go-See Fund.

We're providing financial support to help publishers develop their businesses, reach new markets, and internationalise their offerings. In essence, to help them do business.

It was a day full of jokes and laughs, but the whole team got to work to ensure the books are available for their many customers.

Still Game Book 2: Hurdy Gurdy Gurdy In The Windae Boxes!
ISBN: 9781068656019
Hardback
Publisher: Scunnered Ink

We were thrilled to host Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill from Still Game, along with publisher Gordon Tait from Scunnered Ink, at BookSource HQ recently for a signing of their Still Game Book 2.

Helping Publishers remains our raison d'être today.

They fought against receivers to rescue publishers' stock and ensured that the publishing industry continued to thrive, despite the widespread advice against such a venture. Their efforts ultimately saved one of Scotland's most important cultural sectors from certain collapse.

Thirty years ago, upon learning about the impending closure of the Albany Book Company, Lorraine and Christian quickly decided to establish a book distribution company.

Our MD Davinder, met the two founding directors of BookSource for lunch yesterday to celebrate 30 years of BookSource.

Scotland’s Climate Week is coming up. From 29 September to 5 October, we’re celebrating climate action. Join us in making a difference, because every action counts. #ScotClimateWeek

It's not long until @fr-zeitung.bsky.social and our colleague Clare will be attending on behalf of the BookSource team. It's an opportunity to catch up with many of our BookSource publisher clients and meet some new faces, too. Clare will be at the @publishingscotland.bsky.social stand 6.0 E87

I took a trip to Glasgow as literary muscle.

Unpacking and packing books for @ronanhession.bsky.social

We're contacting Guinness Book of Records:

Signing 1000 copies in 2 hrs 45 minutes.

Thanks to everyone @booksource.bsky.social for arranging.

Magic.

We were excited to have the Book Publishing Master's Degree students from Portland State University visit us at BookSource recently! It was a pleasure to warmly welcome them to our warehouse as part of their Scottish publishing adventure! #publishing

Many thanks to all our colleagues, client publishers, customers and friends from @publishingscotland.bsky.social who helped us celebrate our 30th Anniversary at the Edinburgh International Book Festival! www.booksource.net/post/booksou...

We were delighted to host our annual summer drinks reception at #edinburghinternationalbookfestival with @booksource.bsky.social this year, who celebrated their 30th year of distribution. In addition we waved a very fond farewell to our outgoing CEO Marion Sinclair who will be very much missed.

Meet the newest member of our team, Kirsty! When you call or place an order with BookSource, Kirsty will be one of our customer service representatives who will assist you.

Welcome to BookSource, Kirsty! #PublisherServices #BookDistribution #Publishing

Thanks @independentpublishersguild.com!

🐯 Big news! We're launching An Tìgear a Thàinig gu Dinneir, Judith Kerr’s much-loved story, now in #Gaelic thanks to Gillebride MacMillan on 30 June.

📻 BBC Radio na Gàildheal will be reviewing it soon, to air on Naoi gu Deich. Keep an ear out!

#JudithKerrp #GaelicBooks @booksource.bsky.social

739 independent bookshops are participating this year, many holding events. Head along and support a local business and your community. Find an independent bookshop here: booksaremybag.com/BookshopSearch

During #IndieBookshopWeek, we encourage our friends and followers to visit your local indie bookstore and show your support for these wonderful places that bring so much joy and knowledge into our lives!

As it is Independent Bookshop Week, we wanted to highlight the importance of our independent bookshops. Bookstores do more than sell books! They serve as vibrant community hubs, often hosting book clubs, community events, and supporting local authors. #IndieBookshopWeek

A huge thank you to all our clients who joined us for our Open Day today! Your participation made the event a great success.
Our clients met their client managers in person, tour our warehouse, and learn everything about book distribution and how BookSource helps them do business.

You know it is going to be a good day when we receive pallets of new stock of an award-winning book! We're proud to distribute The International Booker Prize 2025 winner Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, published by @andotherstories.bsky.social and translated by Deepa Bhasthi. ISBN 9781916751163

We recognise that tackling this challenge requires collective action and innovation, and we are determined to lead by example in creating a cleaner, healthier planet. Read more at www.booksource.net/green

At BookSource, we are deeply committed to addressing the urgent issue of plastic pollution. While we have initiated several initiatives to mitigate this environmental crisis, much more needs to be done. #BeatPlasticPollution

This year, the focus is on ending plastic pollution. Addressing plastic pollution has significant benefits: cleaner oceans and land, healthier people and ecosystems, enhanced climate resilience, and stronger economies.