Born out of a local independent bookshop founded in 1927 and perfecting an expertise in moving books in bulk since 1984, Porchlight Book Company has a deep knowledge of industry history and publishing trends. Our intimate and hard-earned talent for physically moving books around the globe on a specific deadline, our ability to customize those books for a specific audience or client, and our online championing of books are all in the service of helping authors, publishers, and businesses navigate book sales.
Porchlight Book Company exists to provide services that help support authors’ and publishers’ contribution to a vital and vigorous marketplace of ideas. We do so, first and foremost, by employing talented, creative individuals who know books and excel at getting the right ones into the hands of the right people at the right time. Whether it’s the latest trends in business and culture, the most pressing public issues of our times, or recipes for meals that provide both sustenance and a place to gather for our families, our aim is to spread books and ideas that support the betterment of individuals, families, organizations, and communities that turn to books for guidance.
Porchlight Book Company exists to provide services that help support authors’ and publishers’ contribution to a vital and vigorous marketplace of ideas. We do so, first and foremost, by employing talented, creative individuals who know books and excel at getting the right ones into the hands of the right people at the right time. Whether it’s the latest trends in business and culture, the most pressing public issues of our times, or recipes for meals that provide both sustenance and a place to gather for our families, our aim is to spread books and ideas that support the betterment of individuals, families, organizations, and communities that turn to books for guidance.
Location: United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Employees: 11-50
Phone: +1 800-236-7323
Founded date: 1984
Mentions in press and media 9
| Date | Title | Description |
| 11.07.2025 | The No. 1 red flag that someone is a bad boss, according to a workplace expert: ‘Sometimes you want a job so badly that you ignore it’ | Mita Mallick knows bad bosses. Through her previous roles in marketing and HR, Mallick experienced a wide range of toxic boss behavior, not limited to yelling, micromanaging, gossiping, taking credit for others’ work and napping through mee... |
| 24.05.2024 | Jim VandeHei commencement address: Don't be a loser! | figcaption>span]:font-sans"> Mike Allen writes in Axios Finish Line: Axios CEO Jim VandeHei delivered an entertaining, no-BS commencement address on May 18 at his alma mater, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. It was funny, inspiri... |
| 29.04.2024 | "Just the Good Stuff": Jim VandeHei's journey (and mine) | figcaption>span]:font-sans"> While constantly interviewing and covering others — and having the privilege of popping into your inbox 365 days a year — I've rarely exposed my own inner journey as I helped found three companies. Th... |
| 05.04.2024 | Axios Finish Line: Zotheka! | The amazing response to my Finish Line columns inspired me to write a new book — "Just the Good Stuff" — out later this month, Axios CEO Jim VandeHei writes. Why it matters: All net proceeds will go to the Zotheka Foundation, whic... |
| 23.01.2023 | Robert De Niro was almost my 50-50 partner in MoviePass — and he showed me the 'Raging Bull' boxing ring to try to seal the deal | Entrepreneur Stacy Spikes chronicles in an excerpt from his book "Black Founder" how he came up with the idea for MoviePass. A friend put Spikes in touch with De Niro, they nearly became 50-50 partners on the business. Spikes reca... |
| 23.01.2023 | Elon Musk Is Now A Fan Of Remote Work | Elon MuskGetty Images |
| 19.07.2022 | How Would Adam Smith Reimagine His “Economic Man” Today? | Portrait of Adam Smith (1723-1790), 1795. Artist: Anonymous (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage ... [+] Images/Getty Images) Heritage Images/Getty Images |
| 16.12.2020 | Sip On These New Boozy Books | A smorgasbord of food and drink covers a table in the photography-rich recipe guide Beautiful Booze.Beautiful Booze |
| 15.09.2020 | The Perfect Response To A Social Media Dig | When someone tweets about an error on your website or some other problem, do you reply and suggest they direct message you? Or tell them to call your toll-free number? Or, do you just fix it and let them know? All of those response are fine... |