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Latah Books

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About the press

Latah Books is an independent literary press based in Spokane, Washington, founded in 2018 by writer and editor Jonathan Evison. The press emerged from a desire to champion narratives rooted in the American West and Pacific Northwest, with a particular emphasis on working-class perspectives, environmental themes, and stories that resist coastal publishing trends. Its catalog includes literary fiction, memoir, and essay collections that often explore place, labor, and resilience. Latah Books operates with a small, hands-on editorial team, prioritizing authorial voice and regional authenticity over market-driven formulas. The press seeks to foster a community of readers and writers who value literature as a means of understanding the complexities of contemporary life, especially in regions often overlooked by mainstream publishing.

Publishing focus

Latah Books is likeliest to accept full-length books with driving narrative force: literary and upmarket novels, as well as memoirs, travelogues, and other narrative nonfiction works in the realms of history, science, conservation, social justice, journalism, and outdoor adventure. In short, they’re seeking compelling books which elevate people’s understanding of the world through the awesome and immortal power of story. They are particularly interested in books concerning the American West, especially the Intermountain West.

FictionCreative NonfictionShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsNovelMemoir

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ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-22

Latah Books — Book-Length Submissions: Summer 2026 Reading Period

ClosedDeadline · 2026-09-22

Latah Books — Book-Length Submissions: Summer 2026 Reading Period

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Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeYes
Response timeLess than 3 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Latah Books accepts submissions via email during designated reading periods, typically announced on its website and social media. Writers should send a query letter, a synopsis, and the first 10-15 pages of their manuscript as a single PDF or Word document. The press is particularly interested in literary fiction, memoir, and essays that engage with the American West, working-class experiences, and environmental themes. Simultaneous submissions are accepted, but please notify promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere. Response times can range from 2-4 months due to a small staff. Before submitting, familiarize yourself with the press's catalog to ensure your work aligns with its aesthetic and mission. Latah Books values clear, unpretentious prose and narratives that feel urgent and necessary.

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