Signed Non-Fiction Club
A signed first edition of a superb piece of non-fiction writing, carefully selected and delivered to you each month
Our booksellers are always on the look-out for examples of the best non-fiction writing published today, and our Signed Non-Fiction subscription is carefully curated by said booksellers to make sure that we only send out the cream of the crop!
Over the years many authors have visited and have become friends of the bookshop. We’re therefore able to secure highly collectable signed first editions of the best literary non-fiction published today. As a member of the Signed Non-Fiction Club, each month you’ll receive a carefully selected signed first edition directly from the bookshop.
In 2024, our Signed Non-Fiction Club received twelve months of exemplary non-fiction, including the luminous and Baillie Gifford Prizewinning Question 7 by Richard Flanagan. History, Biography, Politics... our choices are wide-ranging but united in their literary calibre.
Director
Topping & Company Booksellers of Edinburgh
Subscribe to the Signed Non-Fiction Club
A monthly subscription to signed literary non-fiction, chosen by our booksellers to represent the best of non-fiction writing available today.
Membership is £22.99 monthly and includes UK delivery. Sorry, we’re currently unable to deliver subscriptions internationally.
Or give a subscription as a gift
A subscription to the Signed Non-Fiction Club is the perfect present for any bibliophile. They’ll receive a book monthly. We’ll send you a email to pass on to the recipient when you're ready to give them the present, so they can activate their subscription without spoiling the surprise!
How the Signed Non-Fiction Club works
Choose your subscription
Subscribe monthly with no minimum commitment. We also offer three, six, and twelve month gift subscriptions - a brilliant present for any bilbiophile. UK delivery is included with all subscriptions.
We select the perfect book
A monthly subscription to signed literary non-fiction, chosen by our booksellers to represent the best of non-fiction writing available today.
Delivered to your door
A new book will arrive monthly, sent directly from the bookshop and accompanied by a letter from Hugh, our Director in Edinburgh.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I receive?
We scour the reviews and new release lists to find the most exciting, collectable literary non-fiction published each month. Then we work to obtain Signed First Editions for members.
What kinds of books are chosen?
Generally they will be biographies and histories written to the highest standards.
When do you take payment?
Your card will be charged monthly, a couple of days before the book is posted out. If you're buying a gift subscription your card will be charged for the total value of the subscription up front.
Can I give a subscription as a gift?
Yes! We offer gift subscriptions for three, six or twelve months. Please select the duration of your gift when you add it to your basket.
Is there a minimum subscription period?
You can cancel your subscription at any time. Your confirmation email contains a link to manage your subscription. You can modify your subscription by following the link in the email and logging in to your account. Alternatively please do email subscriptions@toppingbooks.co.uk and we can make the change on your behalf.
What happens if I already have a copy of the book?
Usually the books that we select have been published very recently, so the chances of already having a copy are quite low. Often if you do have another copy of a book, it makes a great present for a friend. But if you’d like to exchange a book for another title, just let us know and we can arrange a swap.