Calico GOLD Books is the reader-facing division of Calico GOLD Publishing — an independent publishing house bringing together works across history, geopolitics, personal development, Amish lifestyle, and fiction from a growing roster of authors.
If you found this site from the back of a book, you’re in the right place. Every title in the Calico GOLD Books catalog was written to do something most books don’t — leave the reader genuinely different from when they started. More informed. More prepared. More connected to something real.
We don’t publish books to fill shelf space. We publish books because the ideas inside them matter.
What Is Calico GOLD Books?
Calico GOLD Books is an independent publishing brand operating as a division of Calico GOLD Publishing. Where Calico GOLD Publishing handles the production, distribution, and business infrastructure of independent publishing, Calico GOLD Books is where readers come to discover, browse, and purchase the titles that come out of that process.
Think of it this way — Calico GOLD Publishing builds the books. Calico GOLD Books puts them in your hands.
Our catalog spans multiple genres and multiple authors. We are not a single-author website. We are not a vanity press. We are an independent publishing operation with a clear editorial standard: every book we publish must be worth the reader’s time.
That standard has guided every title in our catalog, and it will guide every title we add going forward.
Our Authors and Their Work
James C. Tanner
The backbone of the Calico GOLD Books catalog is the work of James C. Tanner — an author with more than 70 published titles and a reputation for writing books that don’t flinch from difficult questions.
Tanner’s work spans a wide range of subjects. His geopolitical and economic titles — including The Rise and Fall of America, The Collapse Indicators, While America Burns, and The War of 2026 — have built an audience that wants analysis they can trust, verifiable claims, and conclusions drawn from evidence rather than ideology.
His personal development and relationship titles — including Permission Granted to Say NO, Why HE Doesn’t Love You Anymore, Why SHE Doesn’t Love You Anymore, and You Were Chosen, Not Broken — have reached readers navigating some of the hardest chapters of their lives, offering frameworks for healing, boundary-setting, and self-worth that are direct, practical, and free of therapeutic jargon.
His fiction work — including the recently released Romeo, My Romeo — brings the same commitment to honest storytelling into narrative form. Romeo, My Romeo is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of conflict in Ukraine, built on real emotional terrain and told without sentiment for its own sake.
Across every genre, Tanner writes with one consistent goal: to give the reader something they can actually use — whether that’s a clearer picture of the world, a path through a difficult season of life, or a story that stays with them long after the last page.
Hannah Yoder
Calico GOLD Books is pleased to welcome Hannah Yoder as a recent addition to our publishing lineup.
Hannah Yoder brings a different but equally valuable voice to our catalog — one rooted in Amish tradition, natural living, and the practical wisdom that has guided simple communities for generations. Her debut title, Hannah Yoder’s Amish Remedies and Recipes, offers readers a window into a way of life that prioritizes the natural over the convenient, the proven over the trendy, and the homemade over the mass-produced.
In a world increasingly skeptical of synthetic solutions and industrial food systems, Hannah Yoder’s work arrives at exactly the right moment. Her writing is warm, accessible, and grounded in a tradition that has quietly endured while the world around it has changed dramatically.
We look forward to expanding Hannah Yoder’s presence in the Calico GOLD Books catalog in the months ahead.
Coming Soon
Calico GOLD Books continues to grow its roster of authors across multiple genres. Our publishing model is built for volume without sacrificing quality — which means new voices, new perspectives, and new titles are always in development.
The Calico GOLD logo is adapted from the official Tanner family shield — the coat of arms awarded by British royalty in the 1100s AD. The shield is one of the oldest documented in the English-speaking world, predating most of the institutions we consider ancient today. Calico GOLD Publishing carries that history forward — nearly a thousand years of the Tanner name behind every book we publish.
Genres Published By Calico Gold Books
The Calico GOLD Books catalog is deliberately broad. We believe that a reader who trusts us for one kind of book should be able to trust us across categories. Here is what you will currently find in our catalog — and what we continue to build:
Geopolitics and Economic History
Books that document what is happening in the world, why it was predictable, and what it means for ordinary people trying to protect their families and their futures. These titles are sourced, argued, and written without political allegiance.
Personal Development and Emotional Healing
Books for people navigating narcissistic relationships, divorce, people-pleasing, caregiver burnout, and self-worth. These titles are direct, practical, and written for readers who are done with vague advice and ready for real frameworks.
Amish Lifestyle and Natural Living
Books rooted in traditional wisdom — remedies, recipes, and ways of living that have proven their value across generations. These titles offer an alternative to the complexity and chemical dependency of modern life.
Fiction and Romance
Stories worth telling, told without apology. Our fiction titles bring the same commitment to emotional honesty that defines our nonfiction catalog.
Why Calico GOLD Books?
Millions of books are available online. Most aren’t worth your time. A smaller number are genuinely useful, genuinely honest, and genuinely worth the hours you will spend reading them.
Calico GOLD Books makes it easier to find that smaller number.
Every title in our catalog has been through the same question: does this book do something for the reader that they could not easily get elsewhere? If the answer is yes, it earns its place. If the answer is no, it does not get published under the Calico GOLD Books name.
That is not a marketing claim. It is an editorial standard that shows up in the reviews our books receive, the messages our authors get from readers, and the repeat purchases that tell us people are coming back because the first book delivered.
We also believe in making our books accessible. Most of our titles are available as ebooks at prices that reflect the value of the content rather than the conventions of traditional publishing. Paperback versions are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major retailers for readers who prefer a physical copy.
And because we believe in rewarding readers who buy directly from us, many of our titles purchased through the Calico GOLD Books catalog come with a free bonus ebook — a second title delivered automatically at no additional charge.
Two ebooks for the price of one. Only here.
Latest Releases
The Calico GOLD Books catalog grows consistently. Here are the most recent titles added to our lineup:
The War of 2026 — James C. Tanner
The definitive account of the trade war between Canada and the United States that began in August 2026. Documented without political bias. Every claim sourced. Includes a free bonus copy of The Rise and Fall of America.
Hannah Yoder’s Amish Remedies and Recipes — Hannah Yoder
Generations of Amish healing wisdom and home cooking brought together in one beautifully simple book. Includes a free bonus copy of Permission Granted to Say NO.
Romeo, My Romeo — James C. Tanner
A sweeping love story set against the backdrop of conflict in Ukraine. A modern retelling of the world’s most enduring love story — told for readers who know that real love is rarely simple.
Browse the full catalog in our Book Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calico GOLD Books?
Calico GOLD Books is the reader-facing division of Calico GOLD Publishing — an independent publishing house featuring works across multiple genres from a growing roster of authors.
Who are the authors published by Calico GOLD Books?
Our current roster includes James C. Tanner, author of more than 70 titles across geopolitics, personal development, and fiction, and Hannah Yoder, whose work focuses on Amish lifestyle and natural living. We are adding additional authors to our catalog.
How do I purchase a book from Calico GOLD Books?
You can browse and purchase ebooks directly through our Book Store. Most titles include a free bonus ebook with purchase. Paperback versions are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major retailers.
What formats are your books available in?
Our ebooks are delivered as PDF or epub downloads immediately after purchase. Paperback versions are available through major retailers.
Do you offer bundle deals?
Yes. Many of our titles include a free bonus ebook with purchase—two books for the price of one —available exclusively through the Calico GOLD Books store.
Are there more books coming?
Yes. Calico GOLD Books publishes consistently across multiple genres. New titles are added regularly. The best way to stay current is to subscribe to our mailing list or check back often.
I’m an author. Can I submit a manuscript?
We are open to conversations with writers whose work aligns with our editorial standards. Reach out through our contact page to start that conversation.
Start Browsing
Calico GOLD Books exists for one kind of reader — the kind who takes books seriously.
If that’s you, you’re in the right place.
Browse our full catalog in the Book Store, discover our authors, and find your next read. Every title ships as an instant download. Most come with a free bonus book. All of them were published because someone believed the ideas inside were worth your time.
That belief is the only standard that matters at Calico GOLD Books.
Calico GOLD Books is a division of Calico GOLD Publishing. All titles available as instant ebook downloads. Paperback versions available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and major retailers.