About Latah Books

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Located in downtown Spokane, Washington, Latah Books is dedicated to the publication of meaningful, well-crafted books and to helping fill the interstitial spaces in our literary community. 

 

We are proud to collaborate with numerous award-winning and bestselling authors, and we especially enjoy supporting the careers of writers typically underrepresented and overlooked in today’s literary ecosystem: authors from rural and small-town America, authors from working-class and blue collar backgrounds, and authors of color.

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Why Latah?

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A Nez Perce word, Latah (pronounced LAY-tə) is the name of the creek along which most of our staff has lived, worked, recreated, meditated and fallen in love for many years. Latah Creek is a modest but vital stream flowing onward to greater waters. We can't imagine a more fitting name for the spirit of our enterprise, and for honoring the legacy of those who cultivated this land before us.

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​Did the world really need another book publisher?

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Apparently, it did! To our delight, Latah Books continues to flourish and find more opportunities to share our authors' vital and inspiring work. While we have tremendous respect for the major New York publishers, we ardently believe that a healthy literary ecosystem includes many thriving small presses and intrepid indie authors throughout America and abroad. Latah Books is proud to contribute to the decentralization and democratization of quality literature.

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What awards, national reviews, and major media recognition have Latah's titles received?

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• Spy Daughter, Queer Girl by Leslie Absher -- 2023 Judy Grahn Award Finalist for Best Lesbian Nonfiction in the nation and Northern California Book Award Nominee for Best Creative Nonfiction.

• Freaks of a Feather by Kacy Tellessen -- 2023 Eugene Sledge Award Winner for best Marine Corps memoir of the past three years.

• Twentymile by C. Matthew Smith -- 2022 Georgia Book Award Nominee for best Detective/Mystery, Foreword review, and feature in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

• The Boy Who Fell to Shore by Charles J. Doane -- Recommended by Library Journal.

• The Cascade Killer by Rob Phillips -- Over 2,500 positive reviews on Amazon and the bestselling book of all time at Inklings Bookshop in Yakima, WA.

• How to Walk with Steve by Robert Fromberg -- 2022 Next Generation Indie Award winner for best memoir and 5-star Foreword review.

• Deep Fire Rise by Jon Gosch -- 2019 Spur Award Finalist for Best Western Contemporary Novel.​

• The Stone Boys by Michael Gurian -- Recommended by School Library Journal.

• The Primal Method by Gregory Koufacos -- Appearance on the Art of Manliness Podcast, the largest independent digital men’s interest magazine.

• A Darkness Lit by Heroes by Doug Ammons -- 2018 High Plains Book Award Winner for Creative Nonfiction.

• Patrolling the Heart of the West by Steve Raabe -- Feature in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

• Cascade Kidnapping by Rob Phillips -- 2023 Northwest Outdoor Writers Association Book Award runner-up.

 

​​How do I submit my manuscript to Latah Books?

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If you've poured your heart and soul into your manuscript and feel that it's ready for publication, then please review our Submissions page and submit your work via Submittable. 

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Who should I contact if I'm an industry professional?

 

For inquiries related to publicity, distribution, events, reviews, permissions or bulk ordering, please email Jon Gosch at jon@latahbooks.com. 

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Anything else?

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Regardless of who you are and why you are here, we hope that you stay healthy and inspired during these unprecedented times. 

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