Books

Because Some Things Are Still Better on Paper

The original independent product

Long before anyone used the word "artisan" unironically, someone was writing something down and finding a way to get it into the hands of the people who needed to read it. Books are, when you think about it, the original independent product — made by individuals with something to say, shaped by editors who cared, and given covers that someone spent way too long perfecting. Our books collection brings together titles from independent publishers and makers worldwide: children's books, coffee table editions, craft and activity guides, wellness reads, and things that simply resist easy categorisation. Browse our full range of purpose-led brands or discover arts, crafts and handmade makers alongside them. Welcome to Sostter.

Something for every kind of reader

Whether you're looking for a picture book that will survive seventeen re-reads without losing its charm, a beautifully photographed volume that earns its place on a coffee table, or a guide to something you've been meaning to learn for years — it's here. Independent publishers bring a point of view that larger houses tend to sand off. The books in this collection exist because someone believed in them enough to make them happen, which is generally a very good reason to read them. Explore our Baby & Kids collection for children's titles, or find the perfect book-lover's gift in our Gifts for Her and Gifts for Him edits.

The gift that never really goes wrong

A good book, well chosen, is one of the few gifts that works across almost every occasion, age, and personality. It takes up exactly the right amount of space, requires no batteries, and says something about the person who gave it. Browse our personalised options for editions that can be signed, dedicated, or customised, and check our new arrivals for the latest additions to the shelf.