Salt Books

Salt Books WELCOME to Salt, one of the UK’s great independent publishers, established in 1999. It has compelled me to read outside the box. Salt was founded in 1999.

Over twenty-five years, we have grown into a daring literary powerhouse, winning over twenty awards around the world. ‘In a publishing world where everything seems to be about agglomeration, it’s cheering to see a company making a sustained case for the power of the small and the singular. I have been surprised and delighted by so many of Salt’s books over the years. Watching its list grow and dev

elop has been an unpredictable pleasure.’ Claire Armitstead, The Guardian

‘Salt Publishing arrived onto the UK’s vibrant independent publishing scene at the end of the 20th Century, and have embodied a pioneering spirit and boldness in keeping with the new century, while retaining a timeless adherence to editorial strength of taste and purpose. Over 20 years they’ve developed their publishing, with a sizeable backlist and prize-contending front list. It’ll be exciting to follow their story as they move into their third decade.’ Stephen Page, CEO, Faber & Faber

‘Salt is essential seasoning in the world of British books. A fine, independent list, published with great spirit.’ Robert McCrum, Associate Editor, Observer

Salt is one of UK’s foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary British literature. We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace. We believe books are key to developing an imaginative life, and that the imagination is key to being fully human. We intend to make a positive difference to readers’ lives. We also believe books cannot succeed without being discovered, so we invest heavily in finding audiences through direct engagement, through the quality of our editing, design and manufacturing, and through creative sales, communication and publicity. Good publishing is participative and inclusive, yet dependent on judgement and, of course, you, the reader. Our first publications were poetry and we rapidly developed an award-winning international list. We went on to win the Nielsen Innovation Award in the IPG’s Independent Publishing Awards in 2008 for our work in taking poetry to new audiences. Salt’s publishing soon expanded to include children’s poetry, Native American poetry, Latin American poetry in translation, poetry criticism, essays, literary companions, biography, theatre studies, writers’ guides and poetry chapbooks as well as a ground-breaking series of eBook novellas. By the end of 2010 we had published over 1,000 products and sold them internationally. In 2011, we began to focus our efforts on developing our fiction list. Since that time we have achieved considerable critical success in numerous literary awards, including winning the Polari First Book Prize (three times), the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Award (twice) and the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. Most notably, we have twice been nominated for the Man Booker Prize and shortlisted in the Costa Book Awards. Today, Salt is considered one of UK’s leading independent publishers – a growing business that has an international impact.

HOUSE MAGAZINEFeaturing new work byJane FraserAndrew HookBrian HowellElizabeth StottJames Sutherland SmithRead now.
05/09/2025

HOUSE MAGAZINE
Featuring new work by

Jane Fraser
Andrew Hook
Brian Howell
Elizabeth Stott
James Sutherland Smith

Read now.

The House Magazine | Read Salt authors, staff, and fellow readers in our vibrant house magazine.

✨ New on House Magazine ✨We’ve just published fresh new content — stories, poems, and features from some of our favourit...
05/09/2025

✨ New on House Magazine ✨

We’ve just published fresh new content — stories, poems, and features from some of our favourite Salt writers. Whether you’re looking for a short read with your morning coffee or something to linger over this weekend, you’ll find it here.

📖 Read the latest features: https://www.saltpublishing.com/blogs/magazine

Come and explore, share your favourites, and let us know what you think!

The House Magazine | Read Salt authors, staff, and fellow readers in our vibrant house magazine.

This is terrible news.
04/09/2025

This is terrible news.

Jonathan Main, co-owner of The Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace, has died following a short illness.

Tim Relf to appear for National Poetry Day event.
04/09/2025

Tim Relf to appear for National Poetry Day event.

Poetry lovers will have the chance to enjoy an evening of verse at Waterstones in Market Harborough on October 2.

Coming soon – Zoë Apostolides is a guest on BBC Radio4’s Saturday Live on September 6th.
01/09/2025

Coming soon – Zoë Apostolides is a guest on BBC Radio4’s Saturday Live on September 6th.

✨ Buy One, Save on the Rest! ✨Four bestselling short story collections are on offer. Buy one at full price and get £3 of...
01/09/2025

✨ Buy One, Save on the Rest! ✨
Four bestselling short story collections are on offer. Buy one at full price and get £3 off each of the others — simply use code StoryTime at checkout.

📚 Start your collection today:

Pick up any of our bestselling short story collections at full price and get £3 off each of the other three with code StoryTime at checkout.

Alan Green features on "Better Known: Six things you love which should be better known" – celebrating SOUND ADVICE.
01/09/2025

Alan Green features on "Better Known: Six things you love which should be better known" – celebrating SOUND ADVICE.

Alan Green grew up on the north coast of Cornwall and now lives in south London. As an environmental science graduate, he remains passionate about protecting and preserving the natural world. Alan …

Last few hours ...
31/08/2025

Last few hours ...

☀️ Final Hours! ☀️
20% off every Salt book — ends tonight at midnight.
Don’t miss your chance to grab unforgettable reads before the summer sale closes.
📚 Shop now: https://www.saltpublishing.com/discount/CWS6ED0C7KCX

A new story by Jane Fraser in House Magazine – read now!
31/08/2025

A new story by Jane Fraser in House Magazine – read now!

by Jane Fraser A little earlier, Eva Thomas gives her height in feet and inches, and her weight in stones and pounds. The nurse has asked her how tall and heavy we think we are. She needs to record the results as part of what the marketing leaflet has promised will be her personal health profile. Ev...

A new story by Brian Howell in House Magazine. Read now.
31/08/2025

A new story by Brian Howell in House Magazine. Read now.

by Brian Howell Dara was lying on her right side. She could never lie on her left, she always said, because it could bring on a migraine. That was a tried-and-tested, solid-gold fact of her life. As a result, Paul had to sleep on his right side, too, behind her, and try, through his positioning, to....

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‘Salt is essential seasoning in the world of British books. A fine, independent list, published with great spirit.’ —Robert McCrum, Associate Editor, Observer Salt is one of UK’s foremost independent publishers, committed to the discovery and publication of contemporary British literature. We are advocates for writers at all stages of their careers and ensure that diverse voices can be heard in an abundant, global marketplace. We believe books are key to developing an imaginative life, and that the imagination is key to being fully human. We intend to make a positive difference to readers’ lives. We also believe books cannot succeed without being discovered and we invest heavily in finding audiences through direct engagement, through the quality of our editing, design and manufacturing, and through creative sales, communication and publicity. Good publishing is participative and inclusive, yet dependent on judgement and, of course, on you the reader. Salt was founded in Cambridge in 1999. Our first publications were poetry and we rapidly developed an award-winning international list. We went on to win the Nielsen Innovation Award in the IPG’s Independent Publishing Awards in 2008 for our work in taking poetry to new audiences. Salt’s publishing soon expanded to include children’s poetry, Native American poetry, Latin American poetry in translation, poetry criticism, essays, literary companions, biography, theatre studies, writers’ guides and poetry chapbooks as well as a ground-breaking series of eBook novellas. By the end of 2010 we had published over 1,000 products and sold them internationally. In 2011, we began to focus our efforts on developing our fiction and short story lists, gradually moving away from publishing in other genres. Since that time we have achieved considerable critical success in numerous literary awards, including winning the Polari First Book Prize (three times), the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Award (twice) and the Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. Most notably, we have been nominated twice for the Man Booker Prize. Today, Salt is considered one of UK’s leading independent publishers – a growing business that has an international impact.