Our Year in Review
As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to look back at a year filled with stories, ideas, and voices that have shaped our publishing journey. At Luath Press, our mission remains to bring well-written books worth reading to readers everywhere, and this year was no exception. In 2025, we proudly published 42 new titles, spanning fiction, non-fiction, poetry and works in English, Scots and Gaelic.
It’s fascinating to see the scope of what we achieved this year:
Total pages published: 10,662
Average book length: 254 pages
Longest book: Burns and Black Lives by Clark McGinn, 464 pages, a compelling exploration of history, culture and identity.
Shortest book: If This Were Real by Gerda Stevenson, 96 pages, a striking and collection of poetry that stays with you long after reading.
Hours of reading: For anyone ambitious enough to tackle every 2025 title, you’d be looking at 330 hours of stories, knowledge and reflection
Formats: 37 paperbacks and 5 hardbacks, ensuring readers had options for their preferred reading experience
Genres and Languages
Our 2025 list balanced a wide variety of genres. Fiction made up 10 titles, inviting readers into imaginative worlds, contemporary tales, and stories steeped in history. Non-fiction dominated with 32 titles, from history and biography to nature writing, cultural commentary and guides that inform and inspire.
Language diversity continues to be a cornerstone of our publishing ethos. Of our 42 books:
37 were published in English
2 in Scots
2 in Gaelic
This mix demonstrates our commitment to celebrating and preserving Scotland’s linguistic and cultural heritage while reaching wider audiences.
Looking back, 2025 has been a year of ambition and discovery. From debut authors to established voices, our books explored contemporary life, historic events, folklore and the natural world. The variety of lengths, from concise works under 100 pages to deep, immersive reads over 450 pages, meant there was something for everyone, whether you were in search of a quick read or a long, thoughtful journey.
We also saw our books connecting with readers in different ways. Whether curled up by the fire with a paperback, exploring a hardback on a train journey or discovering Scottish culture through Gaelic and Scots-language works, our titles found their place in homes, libraries and hearts across the world.
None of this would be possible without our incredible authors, readers, collaborators and supporters. Every page published, every story shared and every new reader reached contributes to the rich tapestry of Scottish literature and culture.
As we look forward to 2026, we are excited to continue publishing books that challenge, inspire and entertain. Here’s to another year of stories that stay with us long after the final page is turned.
