Sourcebooks is an independent book publisher founded in 1987, started from an upstairs bedroom in suburban Chicago with $17,000 of the founder's retirement savings. Today it is one of the largest woman-owned independent book publishers in the United States, and has reached over 500 million readers across genres ranging from children's literature and romance to mysteries, gift books, and beauty guides.
On the technical side, Sourcebooks has pursued digital innovation throughout its history, including early eBook initiatives, app development for mobile and tablet platforms, and books with integrated CDs. The company applies data-driven insights to marketing and editorial decisions, blending analytics with creative publishing to connect authors with readers at scale.
Sourcebooks has been recognised as an innovation leader by Fast Company and ranked #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek. The company describes its mission as author-centric - nurturing writers' careers while serving libraries, bookstores, and diverse reader communities.
