About Union Square & Co.

Mission Statement

Union Square & Co. publishes books and gift products with a point of view. What distinguishes us is our independent, entrepreneurial spirit. We collaborate with bestselling, award-winning, and debut authors and creatives to publish at the highest quality across categories. We strive to bring you entertainment, discovery, and fun through objects you can cherish.

Fiction

Union Square’s fiction list publishes compelling stories by dynamic and absorbing voices. Our bookseller origins inform our passion for fiction that can be read voraciously: we are proud to call our books “bingeworthy.” We believe our readers contain multitudes and delight in offering them their soon-to-be favorite books across every genre. Our award-winning and bestselling authors influence the cultural conversation and compel readers to keep turning to the next page.

Classics

Union Square & Co.’s Classics celebrate beloved stories that endure across genres and age ranges. We publish treasured keepsakes and showcase a more inclusive vision of the canon, introducing curious readers to a lively and imaginative perspective on what defines a classic.

Narrative Nonfiction

Union Square & Co.’s narrative nonfiction list showcases a diverse range of voices that share remarkable, immersive, influential stories that stay with our readers long after the last page is turned. 

Culinary/Lifestyle

These bestselling and award-winning books, as practical as they are beautiful, are written by tastemakers and innovators to help readers find inspiration and entertainment in every aspect of their kitchens, homes, and lifestyles.  

Illustrated Gift

Union Square & Co.’s illustrated gift books celebrate pop culture, memorialize meaningful moments, and provide pure playfulness. Combining quality with singularity, we publish a book for any occasion and for every recipient.

Union Square Gift: Gift & Specialty Group

Union Square Gift publishes innovative paper goods and gifts from bestselling authors, diverse creatives, and iconic brands across four imprints: Union Square Gift, Knock Knock, Knock Knock Kids, and Paper Union. Our gifts cultivate connection and self-expression, from igniting creativity to chronicling personal growth.