About MDL
MDL (Macmillan Distribution Limited) is the distribution division of Pan Macmillan, one of the UK's leading book publishers. As an experienced distributor, MDL has built a strong reputation for high-quality, reliable logistics and distribution services across the publishing industry. The company handles an extensive range of publishers' products including Trade, Academic, Professional, and English as a Foreign Language materials, connecting bestselling books with retailers throughout the UK and beyond. Pan Macmillan's roster of authors distributed through MDL includes some of the world's most beloved writers. Danielle Steel, who has sold over one billion copies of her novels worldwide, is a cornerstone of the catalogue with Pan Macmillan currently publishing seven first-format titles annually from the prolific author. A landmark 20-book contract signed in 2023 ensures Steel's relationship with the publisher continues well into the future, with the first book from the new deal scheduled for late 2026. The children's book category features exceptional talent including Axel Scheffler, the illustrator behind The Gruffalo and countless other beloved picture books, whose works include Christmas Magic Painting and Who's Hiding at Halloween activity books. Julia Donaldson's classic stories are also distributed through MDL, including perennial favourites like What the Ladybird Heard and Charlie Cook's Favourite Book. Disney licensed titles featuring characters like Stitch and characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas expand the children's offering further. Adult fiction beyond Steel includes popular authors such as Rosie Goodwin with saga novels like The Rag Princess and Our Sweet Violet, and Karen Swan with her bestselling contemporary fiction including The Midnight Secret. Available through UK supermarkets including Tesco, MDL-distributed books represent exceptional value for readers seeking quality fiction and children's titles from established publishing house Pan Macmillan, combining trusted authors with competitive supermarket pricing.











