Hodder & Stoughton, founded in 1868 by Matthew Henry Hodder and Thomas Wilberforce Stoughton in London, is a distinguished British publishing company and a key division of Hachette UK. Renowned for its diverse catalogue spanning fiction, non-fiction, religious, and educational works, the company has a rich legacy including pioneering the "Teach Yourself" series and publishing iconic authors such as Winston Churchill, John le Carré, and Enid Blyton. With a history of innovation-from early paperback series in the 1920s to literary prize winners like Thomas Keneally’s Schindler’s Ark-Hodder & Stoughton continues to deliver bestselling books across multiple formats, maintaining a reputation for quality, passion, and literary excellence.