Muswell Press

Muswell Press is a proudly independent publisher of compelling books, publishing an eclectic mixture of excellent writing with the emphasis on contemporary fiction, crime, biography and travel. The Queer Classics list, curated by Matt Bates, republishes forgotten classics as well as new fiction.

Muswell Press has been Shortlisted IPG Best Newcomer 2019 & 2020 and Regional Finalist British Book Awards 2021 and 2022. Titles have been shortlisted for awards including the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Award 2018 & 2022 and the Polari Prize 2021 &2022.

Sarah and Kate Beal bought Muswell Press in 2017 and published their first list in 2018. With over 50 years’ experience between, at board level, in some of the UK’s largest publishing companies, including Bloomsbury, Faber, Harpercollins and Oneworld, they combine big company perspective, ambition and knowledge with small company versatility and focus.