Hawthorne Books is an independent literary press founded in Portland, Oregon, in 2001. Our focus has always been on literary fiction and nonfiction with innovative and varied approaches to the relationships between essay, memoir, and narrative. If we specialize in anything, it’s in finding superb writing and giving it the attention it deserves. Now a part of Catapult, Hawthorne's commitment to its authors continues with our careful, collaborative editing and a fierce commitment to the dignity of the book and its reader.

About Hawthorne Books

Hawthorne Books is an independent literary press based in Portland, Oregon. We publish good books, mostly in the American literary fiction and narrative non-fiction sections, though we're always looking for good international titles. If we specialize in anything, it's in finding superb writing which might be overlooked by larger houses, and giving it the attention it deserves. Since 2002, Hawthorne titles have been consistently shortlisted for respected literary awards. And we've won more than a few of them. More importantly, we have developed a loyal community of readers and writers.
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