The Cultural Review

Small Press

2 articles

A symbolic image of a small pile of books in a vast, empty warehouse, representing the collapse of small press distribution and its impact on diverse literary voices.
Books

Small Press Distribution Collapse: Impact on Diverse Voices

Forty-nine independent publishers, after submitting claims against the defunct Small Press Distribution, received only about 16% of what they were owed.

Claire Donovan·August 2, 2026
Cozy bookstore filled with diverse readers and unique small press books, bathed in spring sunlight.
Books

Top 5 Small Press Books for Spring 2026: Diverse Voices

In Spring 2026, a debut novel from a tiny Vermont press, print run 500, was shortlisted for a major literary award, bypassing publishing giants.

Claire Donovan·April 11, 2026