Publishing built for a borderless bookshelf.
Glare Books is a publishing marketplace from the heart of Bahrain. We help authors and researchers get reviewed by real editors, published properly, and read by people everywhere — while they keep ownership and earn on every sale.
Our mission
Great writing deserves a fair shot
Too many good books and important pieces of research never reach readers — lost to gatekeeping, opaque contracts, or a lack of distribution. Glare Books exists to change that. We pair genuine editorial standards with a modern storefront so that a first-time author in Manama and a PhD researcher on the other side of the world can publish on the same trusted platform.
We are deliberately independent and deliberately transparent. Fees are shown up-front, commissions are spelled out before you commit, and you always keep the rights to your work. That is the whole idea: publish boldly, read widely.
What we do
One platform, three ways to reach readers
The Bookstore
Original books from independent authors, sold as soft copies, hard copies, or both — professionally reviewed and beautifully listed.
Digital + print worldwide
The Dissertation Store
BSc, MSc and PhD research made discoverable and citable, delivered digitally to readers the moment they buy.
Instant digital delivery
Author Studio
A home for every author: submissions, editorial collaboration, live fee breakdowns, sales, and payouts in one place.
Built for creators
What we stand for
The principles behind every page
Editorial review, always
Every title — book or dissertation — is read by real editors before it goes live. Quality is the promise we make to readers.
Authors paid properly
One transparent publishing fee, then a commission on every sale, tracked in your Author Studio and paid out on time.
Global from day one
Rooted in Bahrain, built for the world. Digital copies deliver in seconds and print ships across borders.
Readers come first
A calm, honest storefront with clear pricing, genuine reviews, and an in-app Library that keeps every purchase within reach.
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Where we are
Rooted in Bahrain, open to the world
Glare Books is based in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, and serves authors and readers globally. Our small team handles editorial review, author support, and the day-to-day of a growing catalogue. Want to talk to a human before you publish, or have a question about an order?
Reach us any time on the Contact page.
Ready to publish with us?
Submit your book or dissertation, get reviewed by real editors, and start earning on every sale — no obligation until you pay.
Start your submission