Truncheon Books is a publishing house consisting of 5 employees, including Jess. It is first mentioned when Jess Mariano turns up at Rory's grandparents' house to show her the short novel he wrote called The Subsect, which was published by Truncheon books. The owners/founders of Truncheon books (who are seen) are Chris and Matthew, Jess joins the company later, But you don't actually see Truncheon books until they host an open house and Jess invites Luke, April and Rory. He is surprised at Luke's appearance and even more so when he meets his cousin. Luke asks Jess to give him a tour.