Our Story

More Than
a Bookstore

We started with a single shelf and a big belief: the right book at the right moment can change everything. Today we connect readers with stories that matter.

Bookstore interior
Reading

15+

Years of reads

Who We Are

Born from a Love
of the Written Word

Bibliоcraft was founded in 2010 in a tiny Edinburgh flat by two book-obsessed friends who believed independent bookshops deserved a digital home as beautiful as the books they sold.

What began as 200 hand-picked titles has grown into a curated collection of over 12,000 books — each chosen by readers, for readers. We work directly with publishers and independent authors to bring you stories you won't find on algorithm-driven shelves.

12K+

Curated titles

98%

Happy readers

48h

Fast delivery

What Drives Us

Our Values

Curation First

Every title earns its place. Our team reads before we recommend — no algorithmic filler, just books worth your time.

Reader-Obsessed

We exist for readers, not retailers. Every decision — pricing, packaging, support — starts with "what's best for the reader?"

Sustainably Shipped

Carbon-neutral packaging, eco-certified partners, and tree-planting with every order. Stories shouldn't cost the planet.

Community Built

8,400+ newsletter subscribers, monthly book clubs, and live author Q&As. We are a community, not just a store.

Indie Authors

We reserve prime shelf space for independent voices. Discover tomorrow's bestsellers today — before the crowds arrive.

Trusted & Secure

SSL-encrypted checkout, 30-day returns, and a human support team who picks up within one business day — always.

The People Behind the Pages

Meet the Team

A small crew of passionate readers building the bookstore they always wished existed.

Sarah Mitchell

Co-Founder & CEO

Former librarian turned entrepreneur. Reads 3 books a week — minimum.

James Harlow

Co-Founder & CTO

Codes by day, reads sci-fi by night. Built our first site in a weekend.

Priya Nair

Head of Curation

MA in Literature. Has opinions about every book ever written — and shares them freely.

Omar Khalid

Customer Experience

Answers every support ticket personally. Believes good service is its own art form.

How We Got Here

Our Journey

2010

The Beginning

Two friends, 200 books, and a Shopify store. Bibliоcraft goes live from a spare bedroom.

2013

First 1,000 Orders

Hit our first thousand customers — all from word of mouth. The team grows to four people.

2017

Going Green

Launched our carbon-neutral packaging and planted 10,000 trees with our reforestation partner.

2022

10,000 Titles

Reached a milestone of 10,000 curated titles and launched our monthly Book Club subscription.

2026

Today & Beyond

12,000+ titles, 8,400 newsletter subscribers, 48-hour delivery, and still growing — one great book at a time.

Ready to Find Your Next Favourite?

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