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Excellent writing, original thinking and a compelling reason for a book to exist. We choose books for what they offer readers.
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About Chartley Books
Quality-first independent publishing. Championing great British writing and books worth keeping.
Our purpose
Books that stay with you.
Chartley Books is an independent publishing imprint built on a commitment to the craft of publishing. We look for books that reward attention, invite thought and respect the intelligence of the reader.
Sometimes that means an original work of fiction; sometimes it means a distinctive non-fiction title or the thoughtful return of a book that deserves to be discovered again. What matters is the value of the work itself.
We want readers to find something lasting here: a fresh perspective, an absorbing story, a useful body of knowledge or a book they will return to years later.
Our editorial outlook
Great British writing.
Quality first.
We believe great British writing deserves to be discovered, read and remembered. We want to champion work of imagination, intelligence and substance: compelling stories, distinctive ideas, and books that make a lasting contribution.
Quality comes first. Every book must stand on the strength of its writing, originality, editorial merit and value to readers. That principle guides what we choose to publish and the care we bring to making it.
Our interests range from contemporary writing to overlooked works worth bringing back into print. Whatever the genre, our ambition is the same: a carefully chosen list of books that earn their place on the shelf.
The writing comes first. The book must earn its place.
Chartley Books editorial principleWhat matters to us
Three enduring principles.
Standards we apply to every book we choose and produce.
Craft
Considered editing, typography and production. A reader should feel the care that has gone into the finished book.
Curiosity
An appetite for ideas, unfamiliar perspectives and books that continue to resonate beyond the final page.
Always Be Curious
Explore the Chartley list.
A growing collection of fiction, non-fiction and carefully chosen works worth returning to.