Our Format

Books Still Similar in Size

Large print is to the right of the standard edition. Compared to large print from years past, these books are surprisingly lightweight.

Look at the Difference Inside

See the difference with this font comparison. Thorndike Press large print books are completely unabridged and printed on a high-opacity paper.

Benefits Aligned to Use Cases

Large print might be the most powerful yet most underutilized tool on your shelf. Sure, it’s a bigger font size—but it doesn’t stop there. Large print books help with decoding, fluency, tracking, and comprehension. Like people who have an affinity toward audiobooks and eBooks, there are many readers who love large print. It has been proven to be an effective literacy intervention tool, a much-needed escape from digital eye fatigue, and an easy-to-read format for anyone. 

What Makes Thorndike Press Different?

Expert Curation

Titles include bestselling authors, New York Times bestsellers, and picks from Reese’s Book Club, Oprah’s Book Club, Indie Next, and more.

100% Binding Guarantee

Hardcovers are library bound and made to last. Plus, shipping is free. Some titles feature modified cover art, while many look the same as the original.

Standing Order Plans

Competitive pricing and automatic shipments save time and money. And many include simultaneous publications over a wide age range.

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Thorndike Press offers bestsellers and bestselling authors—from fiction genres, like romance, mystery, thriller, and westerns, to nonfiction subgenres, such as biography, history, and lifestyle. Many are available in standing orders. Bring your collection front and center literally and figuratively for a wide range of patrons.

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2. Silver-Pacuilla, Heidi, “Get the Facts on Adult English Language Programs,” U.S. Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, June 20, 2013.
3. See note 2.                                                                                                                                                                                            
4. American Optometric Association. “Computer Vision Syndrome.” Accessed May 20, 2021.
5. Kaur, Tavleen, “Computer Vision Syndrome during COVID-19: Eye Fatigue and How to Counter It,” The Ubyssey, November 11, 2020.
6. See note 5.
7. Freund, Linda, “Reading Improves Memory and Helps Prevent Dementia,” Being Patient, May 13, 2019