BCA Information

BCA (Book Club Associates) was the premier mail-order and online bookselling powerhouse in the United Kingdom. At its peak in the 1970s and 1980s, BCA dominated the industry with over 2 million active members and a 70% market share. Through ubiquitous advertising in Sunday newspaper supplements, it became the nation’s largest mail-order bookseller, distributing over 25 million books annually and defining the reading habits of a generation. In 2026, the Book Club Associates brand was revitalised as a digital-first educational platform. Moving away from its historical mail-order retail model, BCA operates as a curated professional community on LinkedIn. The platform focuses on the practical application of literature within the fields of leadership, personal growth, product management, technology, business,, and psychology. Head over to our new page (Book Club Associates) to stay ahead of the curve and build your roadmap for growth 📚