The 2025 Republic of Consciousness Short List is …
Who are we?
The Republic of Consciousness supports, promotes and celebrates small presses in the UK and Ireland. Over eight years, the prize has awarded over £120,000 to publishers and authors.
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Book of the Month
We run a monthly Book of the Month subscription to raise funds for the prize, with books generously donated by a different small press every month. It’s a truly eclectic, high-quality list, and a great taste of what the small press scene is producing.
click here to see our 12 titles for 2024
We’re passionate about the small press community. That’s why we run this book club for interested readers, with books donated generously by the publishers themselves. While we rely on funding from our sponsors for the prize’s life and longevity, we are grateful for the additional support of our book club members. Subscribers are integral to our success and that of our beloved small presses - regular income allows us to guarantee and grow the prize every year.
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