Babylon Books nears 100th title as it marks 15 years

Babylon Books is marking 15 years in publishing and closing in on its 100th title, a milestone that underscores the Oklahoma City publisher’s growth from a fiction-focused startup into a catalog with national and international reach. The forthcoming release of David L. Robbins’ "Jack & Nikita" is set to become the company’s 100th book.

Why it matters: - Babylon Books is nearing a symbolic business milestone: its 100th title. - The company’s growth shows how a boutique publisher can build a larger footprint through long-term author relationships, genre expansion, and national as well as international sales. - The milestone also signals continued momentum for founder William Bernhardt’s author-focused publishing model.

What happened: - Babylon Books is celebrating 15 years in publishing. - The publisher is approaching the release of its 100th title. - William Bernhardt founded Babylon Books and built the company around fiction before expanding into nonfiction. - The company is based in Oklahoma City. - Babylon Books’ catalog includes bestselling and award-winning authors whose books have reached readers across the United States and around the world.

The details: - Babylon Books launched with established fantasy writers including Tamara Grantham and Cary Herwig. - Betsey Kulakowski’s "Veritas Codex" series became one of the company’s major successes. - The first book in "Veritas Codex" reached No. 1 on the Amazon bestseller list. - Babylon Books will soon publish the ninth book in the series. - The company now has nearly 100 titles published or forthcoming. - Babylon Books’ roster includes Bram Stoker Award-nominee John Wooley, Hannibal B. Johnson, Barry Friedman, Marty Ludlum, Susy Smith, and New York Times bestselling author David L. Robbins. - John Wooley’s "Twentieth-Century Honky-Tonk," a book about Tulsa’s historic Cain’s Ballroom, drew orders from across the U.S. and internationally, including strong sales in Australia. - Hannibal B. Johnson’s "10 Ways We Can Advance Social Justice" also became a strong title, boosted by word-of-mouth and Johnson’s profile as a public speaker. - The company’s nonfiction titles have demonstrated that specialized books can find national and international audiences. - Babylon Books will publish "Jack & Nikita" by No. 1 New York Times bestselling author David L. Robbins as its 100th title. - "Jack & Nikita" is a Cold War historical novel.

Between the lines: - Babylon Books’ business model appears to rely on pairing editorial selectivity with recurring author relationships rather than chasing volume alone. - The success of both fiction series and niche nonfiction suggests the publisher is using audience specificity as a path to broader reach. - Bernhardt’s comments frame the company’s catalog as a long-term investment in writers and discoverability, not just a tally of releases. - The company’s connection to WriterCon reinforces Babylon Books’ role in a wider ecosystem of writers, editors, and agents.

What’s next: - Babylon Books plans to keep acquiring distinctive work and developing its roster of authors. - The publisher intends to expand established series and continue publishing across fiction and nonfiction. - WriterCon will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Labor Day weekend in 2027 at the Hilton Skrivin Hotel in Oklahoma City. - WriterCon held its 19th annual gathering in Oklahoma City in September 2026. - More information is available at BabylonBooks.net.