What is OXIB?
The National Independent Publishing Event
Established 2020
There are 2 OXiB events for 2026 and they’re both FREE to visitors.
- Summer Book Fair
Sunday 12th – July 11am-4pm
Magdalen College School OX4 1DZ - Autumn Book Fair
Sunday 22nd November – 11am-4.30pm
Oxford Exams Schools OX1 4BG
Both fairs bring together the book-buying public and the burgeoning independent creative community of small publishers & presses, established and un-agented authors, poets, writing groups, and self-published writers. A meeting place as much as a marketplace, OXIB offers a superb space for conversation, collaboration, and inspiration. Visitors can meet authors face-to-face, attend talks and readings, and hear the stories behind the stories – all FOR FREE.
OXIB offers a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where independent and alternative voices take centre stage.
Join us and discover your next favourite book.
Who will be there?
Exhibitors
Final tickets for the 2026 Autumn Book Fair will be live from Friday 11th September 2026 at approximately 5pm.
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Epic Tales
Author, Childrens' Books, Publisher, Artist
“Founded by award-winning storytellers, Epic is the UK’s only publisher training all its authors to deliver enthralling visits for schools and events. For producing books that hook resistant readers and successfully spark reading habits, Epic is a preferred supplier for the Department for Education.
Visit us for…
CHIP COLQUHOUN & KORKY PAUL’S ‘ALL THE BETTER TO READ YOU WITH’
Looks like a storybook. Feels like adventure. This series of illustrated short stories offers the perfect reading experience for new and enthusiastic young readers alike. The educators’ edition, endorsed by Prof Teresa Cremin, is (at the time of writing) shortlisted for the Teach Primary Awards due to its proven ability to stimulate recreational reading.
THE BESTEST STORY IN THE WORLD… EVER!
Noah has one week to save the world – but he really doesn’t want to. This mischievous tale is full of fun for book lovers, but also resonates with every reluctant reader – not least because it’s based on the true-life journey of one non-verbal literacy loather whose life was changed through storytelling…
BUNNY VS MONKEY: THE SCRAMBLING SCHOOL SCRAPE
That’s right: THE Bunny vs Monkey! Find out how Epic is helping legendary graphic novelist Jamie Smart reach schools around the UK.
…AND MORE!
Learn how our books could earn an author visit to the school of your choice, ask about our writing and storytelling courses, or peruse our full range of titles and comics… and maybe see how your title could become one of them?”
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Gabriel Farrell
Author, Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Gabriel is an up-and-coming fantasy author from Oxford. His debut novel ‘The Worth of Scars’ is an epic flintlock adventure with a twist, fusing extremely dark and thought-provoking themes with the classic fantasy quest.
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The Roaring Lion Newcastle
Publisher, Childrens' Books, Audio Books
The Roaring Lion Newcastle is a fiercely independent publishing house amplifying subversive, sharp, and necessary voices in contemporary literature and culture. We publish work that disrupts, questions, and refuses the quiet.
Our team is small, radical, and fuelled by care and craft.
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Julie de Vere Hunt
Author
The Grail Twins – A Cathar Legacy
More than a story – a mystery school initiation
A tale of dragons, an ancient bloodline, and the hidden wisdom of Sophia.
When Oxford doctor Annie Morgan turns to hypnotherapy to quiet her night terrors, she unlocks memories she cannot explain – glimpses of a Cathar girl fleeing Montségur, sacred relics entrusted to her care, and a treasure buried high above the monastery at Montserrat. As her visions lead her through Atlantis, Egypt, Druid Wales, Avalon, and Rosslyn Chapel, Annie pieces together the story of Anna and Dewi – twins born of Magdalene and Yeshua, protectors of Sophia’s flame, trained by Merlin and Taliesin, and guarded by dragons. In their Atlantean lifetime, their destiny is to restore balance after the Fall, healing the rift between light and shadow – a harmony that will one day awaken the true Grail. Now, as Annie walks the ancient stones and meets the man her soul has known for millennia, she learns what it truly means to be the Grail’s keeper in a world that has forgotten.
A story of love, remembrance, and the return of Sophia’s wisdom, The Grail Twins invites readers on a journey through history, myth, and the light within.
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The Mindsight Academy
Author
Maureen Chiana | Author & Founder of The Mindsight Academy
What if changing your life begins with changing the way you think?
Maureen Chiana is an author, neuroleadership facilitator and emotional intelligence specialist who brings together neuroscience, emotional intelligence and Scripture to help people renew their minds, overcome limiting beliefs and create lasting change. Her book, “Rewire Your Brain with Neuroscience and Scripture Every Day”, is a 366-day guide that explores the fascinating connection between the brain, our thoughts, emotions, behaviour and biblical principles for renewing the mind. Her newly released companion workbook takes readers from understanding to action. Through practical daily exercises and weekly reviews, readers learn to recognise unhelpful patterns, practise new responses, build healthier habits and track their progress. Designed to be used together, the books equip individuals, churches, book clubs and groups to pursue meaningful transformation through daily practice and shared accountability.
Meet Maureen at the Oxford Indie Book Fair, explore her books and discover how neuroscience and Scripture can transform the way you think, live and grow.
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Mediterranean Publishing
Audio Books, Childrens' Books, Editors, Fantasy & Sci-Fi, History, Horror & Paranormal, Printers, Publisher, Publisher Services, Romance
Mediterranean Publishing is the storyteller’s home. Since 2019, we’ve been the quiet force behind hundreds of authors—shaping raw manuscripts into polished works of courage, culture, and consequence. From a child’s first picture book to a scholar’s definitive thesis, we believe every story deserves the integrity of traditional craft and the reach of modern strategy.
What's happening on the day?
Event Schedule
Join us on Sunday November 22nd, to discover your next favourite book at the Oxford Examination Schools, OX1 4BG.
Throughout the day we have a packed schedule full of exciting and informative sessions for all attendees.
This event is to be opened by the Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Chewe Munkonge.
Where to find us
The Venue
Location
Oxford Examination Schools
75 – 81 High St, Oxford, OX1 4BG
Directions
By Car: The M40, M4 and A34 provide easy access to Oxford from London and the south. The M40 links Birmingham to Oxford from the north. The A420 and A40 approach Oxford from the west.
Parking: We are unable to offer parking for Festival events. Parking in Oxford city centre is limited. Visitors are advised to use one of the five Park & Ride systems, which are all clearly signposted from the Oxford Ring Road. The nearest car park is at St Clement’s Street, OX4 1AB.
By Bus: Oxford has an extensive network of local buses, making it easy to visit the town centre from every direction. The main Festival site is a short 5-10 minute walk from central bus stops. The closest bus stops are outside the Exam School. There are also fast and frequent bus services from central London that also stop at the venue.
By Train: Oxford has a centrally located train station with frequent and direct train services from London and Reading, as well as from Birmingham via Banbury and Coventry. Oxford Parkway station, north of the city, serves London Marylebone. The main Festival site is a 25-minute walk from the station.
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