Best new books for Christmas gifts
Celebrate the joy of reading this Christmas with our guide to the best new books perfect for gifting. From gripping thrillers and heartwarming tales to insightful non-fiction and mesmerising stories, these fresh releases offer something for every book lover on your list.
Lacing his characteristic whimsy with dashes of darker humour, Bennett's exquisitely crafted novella centres on the residents of a council home for the elderly who begin to exploit the institutional breakdowns that Covid creates.
In this new memoir, cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy reveals the truth of his cancer diagnosis and how he is determined to find hope and happiness on the home straight. Sir Chris Hoy knows better than most how life can change in the blink of an eye.
A case shrouded in secrets. It’s just before Christmas, 1953. Grasby and Juggers are investigating a puzzling murder in the remote village of Uthley’s Bay. A fisherman has been found dead on the beach, with a stocking wound tight round his throat. A festive mystery for one and all.
How many eggs have been broken in the making of this programme? What is the worst thing Alex has eaten? Are you more likely to win Taskmaster if you wear a hat? Why is the Taskmaster always right? This hilarious compendium celebrates a decade of Taskmaster's hilarious chaos. Relive the most outrageous tasks, iconic meltdowns, and ingenious victories from your favourite contestants.
The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine. An iconic book, from one of our best-loved actors: this is Michael Caine at his very best.
Dust off your dancing shoes, Strictly is back! Featuring exclusive interviews with the celebs, judges, presenters and pro dancers, fun quizzes to test your ballroom knowledge and behind-the-scenes features to give you a glimpse into the glitz and glamour, this is your perfect partner for all things Strictly. Get the scoop on what goes on backstage with the It Takes Two presenters, hear from last year's winner and try your hand at the Strictly quiz and wordsearch.
Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld takes readers behind the scenes of the amazing partnership between Sir Terry Pratchett and artist Paul Kidby. It shows how the Discworld was brought to visual life - from the earliest sketches to the final magnificent masterpieces - and how Terry and Paul absorbed influences from art and pop culture, fusing them into the Discworld landscape.
Boasting striking red sprayed edges and exciting new series jackets, immerse yourself in Stephanie Garber's bestselling Caraval quartet in a stunning boxset for the first time. Rejacketed hardback boxed set edition of Caravel, Legendary, Finale and Spectacular.
A beautiful edition of a very special Paddington book: first class correspondence from everyone’s favourite bear – now a major movie star! Featuring adorable correspondence between Paddington and his beloved Aunt Lucy, this exquisitely produced hardback is the perfect gift for all fans of the bear from deepest, darkest Peru.
Telling the story of the world's most popular pop star, this vibrant addition to the Little People, Big Dreams series shows how Taylor Swift has stayed true to herself on every step of her musical journey.
It is Christmas Day and at Champton Rectory, Canon Daniel Clement and his mother Audrey are joined by the residents and guests of the big house to drink, eat and be merry. At the festive feast, peace and goodwill prevail. Until two meet under the mistletoe. One of them falls down dead. And Daniel suspects murder has returned to Champton... Can Daniel and Detective Sergeant Neil Vanloo solve the crime and catch the Christmas killer?
Exclusive Edition with exclusive endpapers, foiled boards and an extra Christmas short story from Lee. In the new book, Reacher finds himself the captive of a gang who have some very disturbing plans in this rollercoaster ride of a thriller from Lee and Andrew Child. At a special Waterstones price, while stocks last.
