Unsolicited Press Holiday 2025: A Season of Books, Bundles, and Small-Press Joy
As winter approaches and the year winds down, Unsolicited Press is celebrating the season with a month of thoughtful, cozy, and generous book-centered deals. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone you love, we hope this guide helps you find something meaningful, beautifully written, and crafted with care.
Below is our official 2025 holiday calendar—curated to bring warmth to your reading life and support to the authors who make our work possible.
🖤 Black Friday — November 28
This year, our Black Friday offerings are simple, intentional, and built for readers who want gifts with heart.
📚 Spend $40 → Get $10 off
Use code SMALLBUTCUTE10 at checkout.
📦 Holiday Surprise Book Bundle — $35
A trio of handpicked books perfect for gifting or building a winter reading ritual.
⚡ Unruly Lit Strategy Session — $50
Use code TALKTOMAMA
A 30-minute session with the publisher—for writers, creatives, and anyone needing guidance.
Full details at unsolicitedpress.com/black-friday-2025
🔥 Small Business Saturday — November 29
Small Business Saturday is the heart of our holiday weekend—an annual celebration of the readers who make small presses possible.
Here’s what’s happening:
Free Shipping on any order (use SHIPFORFREE)
Holiday Bundle for $35
$5 Off All Merch with GIVEMEFIVE
Continued support for womxn authors and independent literature
📦 Extended Free Shipping (Nov 29–Dec 2)
Enjoy free shipping on all orders during the long weekend with code SHIPFORFREE.
🎄 December Holiday Calendar
Throughout December, we’re highlighting different corners of our catalog—poetry, womxn-authored books, cozy backlist titles, and more.
❄️ Week 1: Poetry Week (Dec 1–7)
20% off all poetry — Code: HOLIDAYSTANZAS
Winter and poetry go hand in hand, and this discount is a perfect excuse to dive into something beautiful.
🎁 Week 2: The Year of Womxn (Dec 8–14)
30% off the Year of Womxn Bundle
Use code 30FORWOMXN
This curated set features three powerful titles written by womxn—an excellent gift for readers who love voice-driven, truth-heavy storytelling.
📚 Week 3: Backlist & Cozy Reads (Dec 15–21)
15% off all backlist titles (Dec 15–20)
Use BACKLIST15
Our backlist includes some of our most beloved and enduring books—quiet, thoughtful, and perfect for slower winter days.
🎁 Week 4: Last-Minute Digital Week (Dec 22–25)
All ebooks 50% off
No code required.
Digital books make perfect last-minute gifts—and they’re ideal for readers who want instant access to something new.
❤️ Thank You for Supporting Independent Publishing
Every purchase—no matter how small—helps sustain the authors we work with and keeps our press thriving. Thank you for being part of this community, for choosing indie literature, and for believing in the stories we bring into the world.
