Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Book Wholesale Partner in the UK
Bookspeed was founded in 1986 with a vision to simplify book retailing for businesses across the UK. Our founders, Annie Rhodes and Kingsley Dawson, identified a gap in the market for a reliable next-day wholesale book service and established Bookspeed to address this need. Over nearly four decades, we have maintained our core principles of inclusivity, respect, and environmental responsibility while evolving into a trusted partner for over 70 retailers nationwide. Our team of specialists curates thousands of titles from hundreds of publishers, focusing on popular themes like food and drink, wellness, children's literature, and lifestyle. We provide tailored book ranges that complement existing product offerings, supported by expert account management and efficient next-day delivery.As an independent business now led by Lewis Dawson, we continue to prioritise customer relationships and sustainable practices. Our Edinburgh-based operation serves museums, galleries, garden centres, and high-street brands, offering not just books but also games, jigsaws, and stationery. We combine industry expertise with seasonal trend insights to help retailers maximise sales potential. Our commitment to exceptional service remains unchanged since our founding, ensuring businesses can confidently expand their book offerings with minimal effort.
Services
Book Wholesale Supply
Curated Collections
Next-Day Delivery
Account Management
Seasonal Lookbooks
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer next-day delivery across the UK from our Edinburgh warehouse
- Our team curates 200+ specialist collections to match retail themes
- We provide dedicated account managers for personalised service
- Our environmental policy ensures sustainable business practices
- We have 35+ years' experience in book retail supply chain management
What people say
Wonderful company to work with
Super fast delivery
Excellent service
Great curated collection
Reliable supplier
Services
Book Wholesale Supply
We supply thousands of book titles from hundreds of publishers to UK retailers. Our wholesale service includes fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and specialist titles. Retailers benefit from competitive pricing and volume discounts on bulk orders.
Curated Collections
Our team creates 200+ expertly curated collections covering food, wellness, travel, and seasonal themes. These tailored selections help retailers match products to customer interests and current market trends.
Next-Day Delivery
We guarantee next-day delivery across the UK from our Edinburgh warehouse. Our efficient logistics network ensures timely order fulfillment with tracking and reliable dispatch times.
Account Management
Dedicated account managers provide personalised service including stock recommendations and sales analysis. Our team offers expert guidance on seasonal trends and product positioning strategies.
Seasonal Lookbooks
We produce seasonal lookbooks featuring new releases and trending titles. These visual guides help retailers quickly identify books matching current consumer demand and special occasions.
People
Annie Rhodes
Co-Founder
Annie co-founded Bookspeed in 1986 with a vision to make book retailing accessible to all businesses. Her progressive approach established the company's inclusive values and customer-focused ethos.
Kingsley Dawson
Co-Founder
Kingsley co-founded Bookspeed with Annie Rhodes, leveraging his book trade experience to create Scotland's first next-day book wholesaler. His commercial acumen shaped the company's early success.
Lewis Dawson
Managing Director
Lewis leads Bookspeed's 70+ staff team, continuing the family legacy since taking over from his parents. He has expanded the business while maintaining its founding principles of service and sustainability.
Questions
How can I start selling books through Bookspeed?
Contact our team or create a trade account online to access our wholesale pricing and 200+ curated book collections for retailers.
Do you offer next-day delivery across the UK?
Yes, we guarantee next-day delivery from our Edinburgh warehouse to all UK locations when orders are placed before our cutoff time.
What types of businesses do you work with?
We supply books to museums, galleries, garden centres, gift shops, and high-street brands of all sizes across the UK.
How do you help retailers choose book ranges?
Our account managers create tailored selections based on your customer demographics and seasonal trends, supported by our 200+ specialist collections.
What additional products do you offer?
Alongside books, we supply games, jigsaws, stationery, calendars, and diaries to complement retail product ranges.
