What The Book Hub Publishing Group does

The Book Hub Publishing Group is an Irish independent book publisher founded in 2009 and headquartered in Athenry, County Galway. The company operates a partnership publishing model targeting new and emerging authors who face barriers at traditional publishers, offering a comprehensive service stack that includes editorial support, book design, production, printing, ISBN assignment (three per edition), marketing, social media management, book launch organization, and distribution across paperback and ebook formats. The catalogue spans approximately 70+ titles across children's literature (Moany McMoan series, Clipper the Hurl series, The Violet Mist/Winter Goddess fantasy sequence), mental health and wellness (the multi-volume Mental Health For Millennials anthology), memoirs, poetry, self-help, and fiction, plus a separate thesis publishing service for academic clients.

The underlying technology is a standard e-commerce-enabled publishing website (bookhubpublishing.com) using PayPal and Stripe for payment processing and WooCommerce-style cart/checkout functionality, supplemented by Facebook and X (Twitter) for organic social marketing, a blog for content marketing, and physical book launch events. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, mobile app, or public API is disclosed. Books are sold at unit prices ranging from €4.99 (ebooks) to €17 (children's and wellness titles), with free shipping within Ireland, and distributed globally via Amazon plus selected physical bookstores.

The business operates two revenue streams: (1) one-time book sales through the own e-commerce storefront and Amazon, and (2) professional publishing services paid by authors under partnership contracts with separate Author and Payment Schedule Agreements. The company is privately held, founder-led under Director Susan McKenna, with no disclosed external funding, investors, or parent company, and a headcount of approximately 13 people. Markets served are primarily Ireland and Europe, with global reach contingent on Amazon marketplace presence.

Name

The Book Hub Publishing Group

Legal name

The Book Hub Publishing Group

Website

https://bookhubpublishing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Book Hub Publishing Group is an Irish independent book publisher founded in 2009 that partners with new and emerging authors to publish across children's, mental health, fiction, and memoir genres via editorial, production, and distribution services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Book Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (51313)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731)

akta.pro primary industry

Genre & Category Publishing (Romance, Mystery/Thriller, Sci‑Fi/Fantasy, etc.) (MPAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Children’s Subscription & Book Club Publishing (MPAJAFAO), Business, Personal Finance & Careers Trade Publishing (MPAJAAAK)

Keywords

• Independent book publishing
• Book publishing services
• Editorial services
• Children's book publishing
• Book distribution services

Headquarters

HQ city

Athenry

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Book Sales: Direct sales of published books through their online shop and in-store purchases. Books are sold at various price points ranging from approximately €6 to €28.
2. Publishing Services: Provides comprehensive publishing services to authors including editing, marketing, distribution, ISBN assignment, and book production services under a partnership model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Full-service independent book publisher offering end-to-end publishing services to new and emerging authors under a partnership model. Services span editorial support, manuscript development, book design, production, printing, ISBN assignment, marketing, social media management, book launch organization, and distribution in paperback and ebook formats. The catalogue spans children's literature, fiction, memoir, poetry, mental health and wellness, and academic thesis publishing.

Product overview

The Book Hub Publishing Group is an Irish independent book publishing company offering a comprehensive suite of publishing services including editorial support, book design, production, printing, marketing, book launch organization, and distribution for both paperback and ebook formats. Their portfolio spans multiple genres including children's literature (Clipper the Hurl series, Moany McMoan series), mental health and wellness (Mental Health For Millennials anthology series, 'Another Zero'), fantasy/mythology (The Violet Mist series by Siobhán Lally), memoirs, poetry, and self-help books. They work with new and emerging authors through a partnership model, providing personalized support throughout the publishing process. The company also offers thesis publishing services and has expanded into ebook distribution through platforms like Amazon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Book Publishing Services Comprehensive independent publishing service for new and emerging authors covering editorial support, book design and production, printing, ISBN assignment, marketing, social media management, book launch organization, and paperback and ebook distribution under a personal partnership model.
• Thesis Services Academic thesis publishing service for researchers and students, supporting the editorial, production, and distribution of thesis manuscripts as published books.
• Mental Health For Millennials Series Multi-volume anthology series covering mental health and wellness topics including mindfulness, positive psychology, anxiety, grief, self-care, meditation, eating disorders, and personal development for millennial readers. Includes Mental Health For Millennials Vol 2 covering flow psychology, self-care, meditation, dance, music, shared leadership, anxiety, loss and grief, intuition, eating disorders, and narcissism.
• Moany McMoan Series Planned six-book children's adventure series by author Ray Flannery following the character Moany McMoan through school year adventures. Includes titles such as 'Moany McMoan: The School Tour' and the broader Moany McMoan adventure lineup.
• Clipper the Hurl Series Rhyming children's book series featuring Clipper the Hurl, including 'Clipper the Hurl's Amazing Adventure' and 'Clipper the Hurl's Campsite Adventure' (a third book following Clipper on a camping holiday in France with themes of courage, teamwork, and kindness across cultures, illustrated by Sarah Passman).
• The Winter Goddess by Siobhán Lally Sequel fantasy novel in the Laura Griffin series, following Laura's continued adventures with the Sidhe (Irish mythological beings) as she navigates secondary school while maintaining her mystical responsibilities. Continues themes of ancient Irish folklore and mythology from The Violet Mist.
• A G.R.E.A.T. Mind-Set by Dr Em Mardlin Ebook presenting a transformative psychological framework using the G.R.E.A.T. acronym for overcoming adversity and achieving peak performance through mindset transformation. Co-authored by Dr Em Mardlin and Dr Niall MacGiolla Bhuí.
• Undelivered: Fertility, Miscarriage, and My Journey to Self-Compassion by Laura Doyle Memoir about fertility struggles, miscarriage, and journey to self-compassion authored by Laura Doyle, published as part of the wellness and memoir catalogue.
• Difficult Conversations by Máirtín Óg McDonagh Life coaching book on the art of conversation and human connection, focusing on fostering understanding, empathy, and meaningful dialogue in personal and professional relationships. Second book by Máirtín Óg McDonagh with Book Hub Publishing.
• A Cold Wind From The Lake: New and Selected Poems by Kevin McManus Poetry collection structured thematically by season, exploring Irish landscapes, loss, memory, and nature by Kevin McManus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Authors receive three ISBNs per book edition

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• PayPalminorOthersSecure payment processing partner for credit and debit card transactions on the e-commerce platform. Authors and customers can securely purchase books through PayPal integration.
• StripeminorOthersSecure payment processing partner for handling credit and debit card transactions on the e-commerce platform.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline retail distribution partner where Book Hub Publishing books are available for purchase in ebook and paperback formats.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BookBaby: Established self-publishing services company providing editing, design, printing, distribution, and marketing services to indie authors. Comparable as a wider, more capitalised competitor in the author-services space where Book Hub competes for emerging-author customers.
• AuthorHouse: Large global hybrid/publishing services provider offering editing, design, printing, and marketing packages to self-publishing authors. Comparable as a broader, more established competitor in the paid author-services and partnership publishing category.

Direct peers

• The O'Brien Press: Long-established independent Irish publisher of children's, fiction, and general trade books. Directly comparable as another Ireland-based indie operating across similar genres (children's, memoir, Irish-interest) and competing for the same author and reader pools.
• Gill Books: Major Irish general-interest trade publisher covering biography, memoir, history, parenting, and wellbeing. Comparable as a domestic Irish publisher targeting similar authors and reader segments, including the wellness/personal-development space where Book Hub's Mental Health for Millennials series competes.
• Gallery Press: Ireland's leading poetry publisher, also publishing drama and literary prose. Comparable for its niche Irish-literary focus and curated author partnerships, mirroring Book Hub's poetry list and Irish-interest positioning.
• Troubador Publishing (Matador): UK-based hybrid publishing services publisher offering partnership, assisted, and self-publishing services to authors. Directly comparable as a similarly-sized hybrid publisher offering editorial, design, marketing, and distribution packages to emerging authors under a partnership model.
• Cló Iar-Chonnacht: Irish publisher specialising in Irish-language literature, poetry, and folklore, based in Connemara, Galway. Regionally and thematically comparable as a Galway-area independent publisher of Irish folklore and poetry content that overlaps with Book Hub's Irish-interest titles.
• Austin Macauley Publishers: Hybrid publisher with offices in the UK, US, and Asia offering partnership-based publishing across adult and children's fiction and non-fiction. Comparable as another hybrid publisher targeting emerging authors with multi-genre catalogues and author-services style partnerships.
• The Lilliput Press: Dublin-based independent publisher focused on Irish-interest literary fiction, memoir, and essays. Comparable as a small Irish indie publisher with curated, quality-led author partnerships and a similar independent ethos to Book Hub.
• Little Island Books: Irish independent children's book publisher producing picture books, middle grade, and YA titles. Directly comparable as another small Irish indie with a strong children's list and author-development focus overlapping Book Hub's Moany McMoan and Clipper series.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BookHubPublish
• Facebookfacebook.com/BookHubPublishing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/book-hub-publishing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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