VERVE Books is a dynamic independent publisher of page-turning, diverse and original writing, based in the UK and led by a team of imaginative booklovers. Launched in 2018, our aim is to publish a wide range of compelling literature with a fresh and vital feel.
FORTHCOMING PRINT RELEASES
Art, ambition and desire collide when a struggling academic becomes entangled in the marriage and creative life of her literary idol.
A gripping gothic mystery that deepens across decades, All Her Beautiful Deaths is an exploration of classism and ownership in the art world, while beautifully portraying expressions of grief and love. Perfect for fans of Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and The Burial Plot by Elizabeth Macneal with echoes of Daphne du Maurier.
The Turner House brings us a colourful, complicated brood full of love and pride, sacrifice and unlikely inheritances. It's a striking examination of the price we pay for our dreams and futures, and the ways in which our families bring us home.
Blending biting social critique with an uncanny claustrophobia and the feverish pressure of 'influencer culture', After Care interrogates what happens behind the scenes of what we see on our screens and what that reflects back at us, the audience. It asks, in a world full of harm, is there any point in caring about anybody but yourself?
FORTHCOMING PRINT RELEASES
Laurie PetrouArt, ambition and desire collide when a struggling academic becomes entangled in the marriage and creative life of her literary idol.
A. RushbyA gripping gothic mystery that deepens across decades, All Her Beautiful Deaths is an exploration of classism and ownership in the art world, while beautifully portraying expressions of grief and love. Perfect for fans of Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and The Burial Plot by Elizabeth Macneal with echoes of Daphne du Maurier.
Angela FlournoyThe Turner House brings us a colourful, complicated brood full of love and pride, sacrifice and unlikely inheritances. It's a striking examination of the price we pay for our dreams and futures, and the ways in which our families bring us home.
Divya ManiarBlending biting social critique with an uncanny claustrophobia and the feverish pressure of 'influencer culture', After Care interrogates what happens behind the scenes of what we see on our screens and what that reflects back at us, the audience. It asks, in a world full of harm, is there any point in caring about anybody but yourself?
NEW AND FORTHCOMING EBOOK RELEASES
CURRENT NEW RELEASES
Told in three distinct voices, Short War brings together a rapturous teenage love story set in Chile, the hunt for the author of an eye-opening literary detective story and a complex reckoning with American political intervention in South America.
From the highly acclaimed author of How Can I Help You comes a masterful domestic suspense novel that follows a 1960s housewife turned amateur photographer who begins to fear for her life when she notices the dark silhouette of a man in the background of her self-portraits.
The inaugural collection in the new VERVE Voices series, Queerphoria is a joyful and defiant queer-authored anthology proudly supporting Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ support line.
A creeping story of sapphic obsession with Gothic undertones and a delicious mid-century feel, from the acclaimed author of Sunburn.
CURRENT NEW RELEASES
Lily MeyerTold in three distinct voices, Short War brings together a rapturous teenage love story set in Chile, the hunt for the author of an eye-opening literary detective story and a complex reckoning with American political intervention in South America.
Laura SimsFrom the highly acclaimed author of How Can I Help You comes a masterful domestic suspense novel that follows a 1960s housewife turned amateur photographer who begins to fear for her life when she notices the dark silhouette of a man in the background of her self-portraits.
Jenna Gordon and Demi Echezona and Dylin Hardcastle and Seth Insua and Elle Nash and James Cahill and Chloe Michelle Howarth and William Rayfet Hunter and Joshua Jones and Joelle Taylor and Gerardo Sámano Córdova and Santanu BhattacharyaThe inaugural collection in the new VERVE Voices series, Queerphoria is a joyful and defiant queer-authored anthology proudly supporting Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ support line.
Chloe Michelle HowarthA creeping story of sapphic obsession with Gothic undertones and a delicious mid-century feel, from the acclaimed author of Sunburn.
FEATURED AUTHORS
BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS
A candid portrayal of first love and self-discovery, from the author of the 'instant queer classic', Isaac. Reminiscent of Édouard Louis and Douglas Stuart's writing, Orange examines how we reconcile our past selves with the people we become, those we bring with us and those we leave behind.
Two sisters. One fire. A secret that won't burn out. Steeped in intrigue and suspense, Sister of Mine is a powerhouse debut; a sharp, disquieting thriller written in stunning, elegant prose with a devastating twist.
The lines between love, envy and obsession blur in Laurie Petrou's utterly enthralling, unceasingly tense new novel. A darkly compelling coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Donna Tartt's The Secret History or Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies.
One of the Guardian's 'top ten books about cybercrime' and a razor-sharp exploration of female success, the power of Big Tech and the looming threat of foreign espionage.
BACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS
Curtis GarnerA candid portrayal of first love and self-discovery, from the author of the 'instant queer classic', Isaac. Reminiscent of Édouard Louis and Douglas Stuart's writing, Orange examines how we reconcile our past selves with the people we become, those we bring with us and those we leave behind.
Laurie PetrouTwo sisters. One fire. A secret that won't burn out. Steeped in intrigue and suspense, Sister of Mine is a powerhouse debut; a sharp, disquieting thriller written in stunning, elegant prose with a devastating twist.
Laurie PetrouThe lines between love, envy and obsession blur in Laurie Petrou's utterly enthralling, unceasingly tense new novel. A darkly compelling coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Donna Tartt's The Secret History or Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies.
Kathy WangOne of the Guardian's 'top ten books about cybercrime' and a razor-sharp exploration of female success, the power of Big Tech and the looming threat of foreign espionage.
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NEWS AND VIEWS
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND SHORT WAR BY LILY MEYER
Lily Meyer, author of SHORT WAR, talks inspiration behind her debut novel, US intervention and Latin American history.
Message from the editors of Queerphoria
Queerphoria is out in paperback and eBook, and we cannot stress enough how much of a pleasure it has been putting it together for you all. To see the incredible stories, essays, poems and reflections that have stemmed from such a broad brief all collated into one anthology has been so rewarding, creatively and personally.
Most anticipated queer reads of 2026
Happy Pride Month! From the team and some of our queer VERVE authors, we're bringing you our most anticipated LGBTQIA reads for 2026. Buckle up and find the next book to add to your TBR.
What to read based on your holiday vibes
The holidays are just around the corner, so the VERVE team and some of our incredible authors have put together a list of books to take with you on your travels. Be they staycation or a trip across the globe, these books will keep you entertained no matter where you are.NEWS AND VIEWS
THE INSPIRATION BEHIND SHORT WAR BY LILY MEYER
Lily Meyer, author of SHORT WAR, talks inspiration behind her debut novel, US intervention and Latin American history.
Message from the editors of Queerphoria
Queerphoria is out in paperback and eBook, and we cannot stress enough how much of a pleasure it has been putting it together for you all. To see the incredible stories, essays, poems and reflections that have stemmed from such a broad brief all collated into one anthology has been so rewarding, creatively and personally.
Most anticipated queer reads of 2026
Happy Pride Month! From the team and some of our queer VERVE authors, we're bringing you our most anticipated LGBTQIA reads for 2026. Buckle up and find the next book to add to your TBR.
What to read based on your holiday vibes
The holidays are just around the corner, so the VERVE team and some of our incredible authors have put together a list of books to take with you on your travels. Be they staycation or a trip across the globe, these books will keep you entertained no matter where you are.