Frequently Asked Questions

Supercritical Books is an independent publisher of serious nonfiction for readers who return to books, sit with ideas, and read beyond the summary. We publish books that reward careful attention, works on AI, personal finance, philosophy, technology, and the texture of everyday thinking.

In physics, a supercritical state occurs when a substance transforms under pressure into something entirely new. We chose this name because the best nonfiction changes how you think, not just what you think about.

It is our promise about the kind of work we publish. These are books that repay attention and lose something important when reduced to a summary.

Our books are available through major retailers and can be ordered through most bookstores. Bookstores can source our titles through Ingram.

All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, including Kindle and Apple Books.

We are exploring audio editions. Subscribe to our newsletter to be notified when audiobooks become available.

Most retailers we sell through ship internationally, and availability varies by country. Your preferred retailer or local bookstore can confirm options for your location.

Yes. We offer discounts for orders of 10 or more copies. Contact us with the title and quantity for pricing.

Yes. Book clubs can order through any retailer, or contact us for bulk pricing on larger orders. For selected titles, we can also provide discussion materials.

Yes. We support team reads with bulk orders and, when possible, discussion materials or author participation. Contact us with details about your group and timeline.

For selected titles, we offer discussion guides for book clubs and group reads. Contact us to request what is available.

In some cases, we can arrange a virtual author Q and A. Contact us with your group size, preferred dates, and the book you are reading.

Media professionals and reviewers can request review copies through our contact page. Please include your outlet, audience, and publication timeline.

We welcome media inquiries for author interviews. Contact us with your outlet, format, and proposed topic.

We selectively consider proposals from authors whose work aligns with our philosophy. See our submission guidelines for details.

No. We accept unagented submissions. Agents are welcome to submit on an author's behalf.

Dispatches is our home for short essays and ideas from Supercritical Books. New pieces appear when we have something worth publishing, across finances, technology, thinking, and everyday observation.

You can browse Dispatches on the site. If you would like to receive new pieces by email, subscribe on our newsletter page.

Use the form on our contact page.

We appreciate error reports. Contact us with the book title, page number, and a brief description of the issue. We will correct it in future printings.

Read the books. Recommend the ones you finish. Reviews help, and so does sharing Dispatches with the right kind of reader.