Lakeside Book Company will soon provide sales and distribution services for three new publishers:
Navigator Books, which publishes books in the categories of history, biography, memoir, and historical fiction, with two titles in 2026, beginning in July, and six scheduled for 2027. Its mission is producing books that will endure by developing authors creatively and commercially through multi-book commitments. Navigator's list will be curated, edited, and published by founder Brendan Cahill, a 30-year veteran of trade book publishing. (Effective June 1.)
Read With You Publishing, a children's book publisher specializing in readers ages 0 to 12. Founded in 2010 by a multidisciplinary team with expertise in technology, education, and publishing, the Chicago company produces fiction and nonfiction titles that combine strong storytelling with learning value and solid retail performance. With nearly 100 new titles published annually, its catalog spans STEAM, early learning, and foundational literacy concepts, offering strong shelf appeal, series-driven formats, and sustained reader engagement. (Effective June 1.)
Dren Productions, a comic publisher co-founded by Michael Dolce and James Mascia that specializes in sci-fi, horror, and fantasy comics with a retro, grindhouse edge. Known for its storytelling and bold artwork, Dren continues to push the boundaries of indie comics while bringing exciting new projects to life. (Effective September 1.)