Since 1866, Deseret Book Company has been the market leader in the publishing, distribution and retailing of faith-based books, music, DVDs, religious art and home décor, and other lifestyle products serving, in particular, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Deseret Book’s purpose is to provide quality products that build faith, strengthen homes and families, ennoble personal virtues, and offer practical advice to religious and non-religious alike.

The company operates eight major business units:

• Deseret Book Publishing– directs the production of books, audio products, music, DVDs, home décor and religious art, operating under three distinct labels:
  • Deseret Book Publishing, which publishes under two imprints — Deseret Book, for LDS-focused product, and Shadow Mountain, for values-based, non-religious product;
  • Shadow Mountain Records, for music production, distribution, and marketing, including distribution of the world-famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, and
  • Zion’s Mercantile, for unique home décor and religious art products
• Excel Entertainment– for film and DVD distribution and marketing
• Deseret Book Retail– operates 38 full-service bookstores in the western United States, featuring Lion House pantries and Mormon Handicraft items, as well as home décor products
• Time Out Events– sponsors large, two-day women’s conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada, as well as other events
• Covenant Communications– directs the production of books, audio products, and selected home décor for the LDS market
• Seagull– operates 26 discount LDS bookstores throughout the western United States
• Deseret Book Direct– serves customers directly through catalogs, emails, and other direct-to-customer marketing
• LDS Living Magazine– publishes a print and online lifestyle magazine focused on members of the LDS church

Through its many and varied resources, Deseret Book strives to be a trusted source of products that meet the needs of its customers and reflect the values of its parent company, Deseret Management Corporation.